Visit TheBus website for maps, fares and schedules. The number 17 bus goes to UMCP, Langley Park and IKEA, and there are many other bus lines to transport you throughout the community. TheBus is the name of the bus system in Prince George's County, and operates in cooperation with WMATA. You can take the Shuttle-UM, a taxi, or walk about 15 minutes to the campus.

The University of Maryland is located on the green line, College Park/UM metro stop. Enter your beginning and end points and the time you wish to arrive or leave and they will give you directions. You can call (202) 637-7000 for ride information, but you will probably be put on hold for some time.

Rides start at $1.35 for Metrorail and increase in price the farther you go and during rush hour. You are not allowed to eat or drink on the bus or metro or in the stations, and the law is strictly enforced. The Metrobus and the Metrorail (the subway) extend well into Montgomery and Prince George's counties. The Washington, DC metro area has an extensive bus and subway system run by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Please contact the University of Maryland Department of Transportation for more information. Spouses and visiting scholars or faculty may be able to ride the shuttle for a small fee with special Department of Transportation permission. The University of Maryland, College Park operates a free commuter shuttle service for students, faculty and staff of the campus. Also, check out Off Campus-Housing's website for directions to the MVA.

To get a Maryland driver's license, go to the exchanging an out-of-country license for a Maryland Driver's License page. If you need to register your car in Maryland, visit the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration's website. If you do own a car, or plan to own a car, or might be helpful for driving directions. Refer to the UM campus map for help in navigating your way around campus. The UM campus is large and it can take a while to become familiar with different parts of campus. Take a look at Off Campus Housing's website for area transportation. There is a good public transportation system covering the area, including buses, subway, and trains. It is not necessary to own a car in the Washington, DC metropolitan area to get around.

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