Bear Bus
The Bear Bus is a free shuttle service offered to all Oakland University students, faculty and staff who possess an OU ID. Now, those without transportation will have safe, reliable access to the community that surrounds the OU campus. Weekend routes include stops for grocery shopping, new clothes, a visit to downtown Rochester and more, errands, and entertainment. Weekday routes provide transportation around campus.

Where does the Bear Bus go?

On-Campus Route 

Off-Campus Route 

 Hamlin, USA, Lot 11, O'Dowd, Pawley,     
Elliott, Dodge, Lot 35, and Lot 1
 

Hamlin, USA, Busch's Market, Parisians, Whole Foods,  
Buffalo Wild Wings, and Downtown Rochester 



When is the Bear Bus in operation?

On-Campus Route 

Off-Campus Route 

Monday and Wednesday: 9:30a.m. -  4p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: 8:30a.m. - 4p.m.  
Friday: None.

Friday: 6p.m. - 2:30a.m.
  Saturday: 11a.m. - 2:30a.m.
Sunday: 9a.m. - 12a.m.
 



When and where do I get on?

On-Campus Route 

Off-Campus Route 

About every 20 minutes
 Pick-up at any one of the on-campus stops   

About every 35 minutes
  Departs from Hamlin Circle and USA Building 4000 


On-Campus Route Map                Off-Campus Route Map
 

What if I get lost, or can't find the shuttle stop?
Call the shuttle service at either (248) 867-2234 or (248) 867-2145.


For more information, contact:
University Housing
448 Hamlin Hall
housing@oakland.edu 
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