To, From, & Around Campus

Getting To, From, & Around Campus

While commuting to UNT, there are a variety of different ways to get to campus. Below are various resources students use to make their commute easier! See below for information about UNT resources and also off-campus resources available to you!

UNT Commuter Resources

DCTA operates 12 UNT routes. All buses are equipped with bike racks and are ADA compliant allowing us to provide access for our entire community. The route map shows you the route the bus takes, the stops along the way and an estimate of the times they will be at the stop. To track your bus during your commute, download the Transit app on your phone! This app tracks all DCTA buses in real-time, letting you see where your bus is along your route. To learn more about this app, visit UNT's Transportation site here.

There are many benefits to walking to campus like saving on gas and parking costs and overall health and wellbeing. And if you are a commuter coming to campus by car, it is likely you will have to walk a fair amount to get to classes. We highly recommend bringing essentials with you to prep for the unexpected Texas climate and weather conditions. Please make sure you are wearing comfortbale footwear, drink plenty of water and keep an umbrella and sunscreen in your backpack. Pro-tip: cut through buildings on your way to across campus to beat the heat! Don't forget to check out Denton's Bike and Pedestrian Safety information.

UNT offers several resources to support their bikers! The Mobile Bike Shop is sponsored by Transportation Services and We Mean Green Fund. Through a partnership with the We Mean Green Fund their department offers free U-locks to students who allow them to engrave their bicycles with their state or other ID number. This initiative helps deter theft of bikes by providing a sturdy bicycle lock. It also allows their department to get a stolen bike back to the proper owner if it is recovered because we can track the owner through the engraved ID on the bike. You can also join the UNT Cycling Club! Also make sure to browse what resources are available for cyclists by the City of Denton.

UNT offers a FREE Park and Ride in cooperation with the Denton County Transportation Authority. Staff and students may park at the Denton Med Park Station and ride the Colorado Express route into campus. Check schedule for times, as it may take 20 minutes or more to get to campus.

If you’re on campus between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. and need to get back to your residence hall or vehicle without walking, UNT offers free Lyft rides through our late-night safety program. Use the semester ride code to redeem your free rides anytime during the fall term. To access the free ride code and learn more, visit UNT Transportation's site here.

The UNT Transportation Services Motorist Assistance Program provides basic roadside assistance to help get you back on the road safely while you're on campus.

Our team can assist with:

Inflating flat tires (tire changes are not provided)
Jump-starting a vehicle with a dead battery
Providing a ride to a nearby gas station if your vehicle has run out of fuel (you are responsible for purchasing your own gas)

To learn more about their services and how to contact them, visit UNT Transportation's site here.

Night Flight is now a continuous fixed-route shuttle around UNT’s main campus.

Hours: It runs during fall/spring semesters (no holidays/summer):
Mon–Fri 11 p.m.–2 a.m., Sat–Sun 9 p.m.–2 a.m., every ~10 minutes.

To learn more about this service, visit UNT Transportation's website here.

UNT offers classes at two locations in the City of Frisco. UNT offers a guide for parking and transit information for those campuses.
Frisco Landing is located at 12995 Preston Road, Frisco, TX 75033.
Inspire Park is located at 6170 Research Road, Frisco, TX 75033.

Additional Commuter Resources

Students, faculty, and staff of the University of North Texas (UNT) may ride UNT Campus Shuttle and Connect Bus services in Denton by presenting a valid UNT identification card. The UNT Campus Shuttle system offers a robust schedule of 15 bus routes which serve the entire UNT campus as well as many of the most widely used off-campus housing areas, local businesses, and attractions. The UNT Campus Shuttle bus service is also available to the general public with normal fares. Additionally, DCTA provides a comprehensive University Pass Program that offers a discounted pass for students, faculty and staff looking to incorporate the A-train in their travels on a regular basis. To learn more about bus routes and more, click the link here. To track your bus during your commute, download the Transit app on your phone! This app tracks all DCTA buses in real-time, letting you see where your bus is along your route. To learn more about this app, visit UNT's Transportation site here.

FlixBus: Convenient, Affordable Travel for UNT Students

Need a ride home for winter or spring break? FlixBus offers an easy, low-cost way for students without cars to travel across Texas and beyond. Departing directly from the bus station in Lot 20, FlixBus provides service to major cities like Dallas, Waco, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio—and even connects to destinations in 11 different states.

Tickets are budget-friendly and can be purchased through the FlixBus website or app, and every ride includes free Wi-Fi. For those interested in eco-friendly travel, FlixBus also offers optional CO₂ Compensation tickets that support Cleaner Cook Stoves in Rwanda, a UN-accredited Gold Standard climate project.

To explore routes or book your trip, visit FlixBus online or download the FlixBus app on the Apple Store or Google Play.

GoZone is an on-demand rideshare service, powered by Via, that riders utilize for trips within, and sometimes between, designated zones in Denton County. The on-demand service uses a mobile app where passengers book their trips in real-time.

A fleet of dedicated branded vans is used to pick up and drop off riders at virtual stops within the zones.

Commute or run errands in Denton, Lewisville and Highland Village. GoZone operates seven days a week and costs $1.50 per passenger. In Denton only, for any trips over four miles, an additional charge of $0.50 per mile may apply, up to a cap of $5.00.

There's no cost with any GoZone-eligible DCTA pass. Reduced Fare passes are available to qualified GoZone riders. For information about how to obtain a GoZone Eligible DCTA Pass, click below.

To learn more, visit the DCTA website here.

The 19-mile A-train Rail Trail runs alongside the A-train and was designed to complement its surroundings and adjacent facilities. The rail trail is part of our ongoing efforts to provide safe, customer-focused and efficient mobility solutions to Denton County. It connects existing transit facilities with key destinations within Denton, Highland Village, Lewisville and surrounding areas.

For Visitors

UNT requires parking permits 24 hours a day to park on campus – this includes days when school may not be in session and during the summer. If you don’t use a parking permit, you are subject to a citation. Daily visitor permits are available in specified lots. Hourly parking and garage parking is also available. Parking permit, hourly parking, garage parking and rates information can be found here. If you are attending an event on campus, please check with the event organizer for guidance on where to park. If there is none, then you will need a UNT or visitor parking permit, or use the hourly parking lots.

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