RTS Bus Service
The Regional Transit System bus service (RTS) is owned and operated by the City of Gainesville. UF contracts annually with RTS to provide fare-free transportation for current students, faculty and staff.
Get where you need to go quickly, avoid parking hassles, and save money – all by using RTS!
Transit Changes For Spring 2026 – New Route Added!
As part of planned RTS changes for the Spring 2026 semester, a new Route 21 will be added on the west side of campus serving SW 20th Avenue, SW 43rd Street and SW 38th Terrace. Route 21 will operate with two buses Monday-Thursday from 7:30am-6:00pm (no service on Fridays).
For more info on this and other RTS/Campus Connector Spring changes, please visit TAPS’ Spring Transit Changes Info page.
Use RTS’ Free “GNV RideRTS” App To Track Your Bus, Find Routes and More!
The GNV RideRTS app offers live bus tracking on all routes, accurate schedule information, tools for route finding and ride planning, and a user-friendly customer experience. GNV RideRTS is free and available for download in the Apple and Android app stores. Desktop users may utilize GNV RideRTS by navigating to www.rideRTS.app.
For more information and tutorial videos on how to use the app, please visit RTS’ Apps and Videos info page.
For the latest news and updates on RTS service, please download the free GNV RideRTS app, visit the online version at www.riderts.app, or visit RTS’ website at www.go-rts.com.