Everything you need to know about getting around campus and Nashville
Vanderbilt University community members have many options for getting around campus and Nashville, from walking to Centennial Park, taking free WeGo public transit rides to Taste of Nashville restaurants, biking to Hillsboro Village and more. The Office of Transportation and Mobility can help with your daily travel decisions and maybe reduce your carbon footprint in the process. Check out the following resources to help you get where you need to go.
WALKING
Walking is a fantastic way to navigate campus and the surrounding areas, and it offers numerous health and wellness benefits. While walking may not always be feasible because of weather conditions or other circumstances, every time you choose to commute to campus on foot, you’re making a positive impact. When you have time, consider exploring nearby attractions such as Centennial Park, Taste of Nashville restaurants, Hillsboro Village and more—all within walking distance.
To learn more about pedestrian safety improvements, walking resources and further guidance, click here.
BIKING
Biking offers the most convenient and eco-friendly mode of transportation on campus, promoting personal health and well-being while reducing environmental impact. Individuals with personal bicycles are encouraged to register their bikes with Vanderbilt University Public Safety. For those who don’t have their own bike, Vanderbilt has partnered with Spin to provide an on-campus e-bike sharing option for on- and off-campus use. Additionally, Nashville’s docked e-bikeshare system, BCycle, has two stations next to campus. Bicyclists must follow the circulation patterns on campus; yield to pedestrians to maintain physical distance; walk their bikes in dismount zones noted on campus, such as the 21st Avenue pedestrian bridges, Rand wall and Medical Center Plaza; and park responsibly at bike racks.
Click here to learn more about biking etiquette and safety, view a map of bike rack locations and read about what makes Vanderbilt a bike-friendly university.
VANDYRIDE
VandyRide is a nighttime shuttle service for Vanderbilt students running from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Real-time information about shuttles in operation is accessible on the VandySafe app. Once logged into the app, click on “Maps & VandyRide,” then “VandyRide.” VandyRide routes and stops may have changed from last year. You can view the new map on the Parking & Transportation website, on VandySafe or on Passio GO.
WEGO PUBLIC TRANSIT
WeGo Public Transit is Nashville’s provider of local and regional bus and commuter rail service. Vanderbilt University provides all full-time and part-time Vanderbilt University students with free access to WeGo local buses, regional buses, local paratransit services and the WeGo Star commuter train through the “QuickTicket by WeGo” app. This service is available for any place and time, not just when commuting to and from campus.
QuickTicket is new this year, replacing the previous method of using physical Commodore Cards for WeGo access. To learn more about QuickTicket, including how to register, click here. If you need a new QuickTicket registration code, please email MoveVU@vanderbilt.edu.
RIDEHAIL
Ridehail services like Uber and Lyft can be used on campus, with easy pickup and drop-off at eight designated ridehail locations. The locations are marked with signs and are available to select in the Uber and Lyft mobile apps. The areas include E. Bronson Ingram Circle, Sarratt Student Center/Rand Hall, Kensington Place outside of the Kensington Garage, the Engineering and Science Building, Lot 24 near the Lewis House, Blakemore House, Crawford House and Hank Ingram House.
Learn more and view locations on our map.
COMMUTE CONCIERGE
Want personalized help navigating the options above? The Office of Transportation and Mobility offers a free commute concierge service to the entire Vanderbilt community.