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Students pose in commuter t-shirts in a photo shoot for Off Campus Student Life in and around the Anderson Student Center on November 5, 2019, in St. Paul.

Commuting Resources

The Office of Off-Campus Student Life is a resource and a hangout on campus for commuter students and those who live in the neighborhood. Our lounge in Anderson Student Center, room 218, provides a comfortable place to meet or make friends, eat lunch or study in peace. Amenities include computers, two full-size refrigerators to store food students bring from home, and staff to welcome you and answer questions.

More Mass Transit Information

Below is a list of Metro Transit buses that connect directly to both St. Thomas campuses:

St. Paul campus

21, 63, 134, 87

Minneapolis campus

4, 6, 9, 12, 643, 762

C-Pass - Undergraduate and Graduate students registered for credits and who do not purchase a parking permit are eligible to purchase the Metro Transit C-Pass. The pass is available for fall and spring semesters and summer session. The C-Pass allows unlimited rides on Metro Transit buses and the light rail system. Information can be found at Parking & Transportation Services.

Metro Transit Interactive Tools:

Summer view of a student riding her bike on University of St Thomas, south campus. A road sign displaying direction of a bike trail. A student rides his bike away from a rack full of bikes outside O'Shaughnessy Stadium.

Biking

Riding your bicycle is an excellent way to get to and from campus. It is inexpensive, and environmentally friendly; plus, a great form of exercise. No matter where you live off-campus, getting to St. Thomas and around the Twin Cities is very easy when riding a bicycle.

Bike Routes

Minnesota has miles of paved bicycle trails. No matter which direction you are coming from, you will be sure to find a bike route to use. Use the resources below to plan your bicycle commute.

Smart Trips Bike Route Maps:

Bike Racks

There are a number of bicycle racks on campus available for student use. Many are near the entrances and exits to buildings and convenient for where you want to go on campus. Be sure to only lock your bike to a bike rack.

Indoor Bike Parking on Campus

A secure bike storage locker is available the Anderson Parking Facility, and is available to all students, faculty and staff. Bike storage lockers are available on a first come, first served basis, and are accessible using a St. Thomas ID card. There is no charge to store bicycles; users will need to supply their own locks.

Unfortunately, bicycle thieves do target college campuses. We recommend the U-lock bicycle lock to secure your bike.

Also, be sure to only lock your bike to a bike rack. Bikes are not allowed to be secured to trees, signs, railings or any other object other than a bike rack. Bikes not secured to bike racks may be subject to removal by Public Safety.

Walking Information

  • Walking
  • Escorts
  • Trails and Paths
  • Safety
  • Walking

    Many of our students, faculty, and staff live in the neighborhoods around our St. Paul campus and find walking to our campus the easiest way to get around. Here are a couple of resources for folks whose primary mode of commuting will be their own two feet.

    Walking Escorts

    St. Thomas Public Safety offers a walking escort program. Call them up at (651) 962-5100 to have a public safety escort come to where you are and walk with you anywhere on campus or within a six-block radius of our St. Paul campus. Their response time is ten minutes or less, and sometimes they bring a St. Thomas vehicle and can give you a ride.

    Trails and Paths

    St. Paul and Ramsey County have a number of pedestrian walking paths and trails.

    Also, feel free to check out as an online resource for planning your walking commute.

    Safety

    Overall, walking is one of the safest modes of commuting, but a little extra preparation and awareness never hurts. Here are some pedestrian safety tips from the Highway Safety Research Center:

    • Be predictable. Stay off freeways and restricted zones. Use sidewalks where provided. Cross or enter streets where it is legal to do so.
    • Where no sidewalks are provided, it is usually safer to walk facing road traffic.
    • Make it easy for drivers to see you - dress in light colors and wear retro-reflective material. It might be wise to carry a flashlight in very dark areas.
    • Be wary. Most drivers are nice people, but don't count on them paying attention. Watch out - make eye contact to be sure they see you!
    • Alcohol and drugs can impair your ability to walk safely, just like they do a person's ability to drive.
    • Use extra caution when crossing multiple-lane, higher speed streets.

    Also, Minnesota law gives pedestrians the right of way at marked cross-walks or intersections without a crosswalk marked, but before entering, the pedestrian has to ensure that the road is clear and any road users have the ability to stop. Even with the right-of-way, use caution and common sense when crossing roads. More information about Minnesota's crosswalk law can be found on .

    Walking

    Walking

    Many of our students, faculty, and staff live in the neighborhoods around our St. Paul campus and find walking to our campus the easiest way to get around. Here are a couple of resources for folks whose primary mode of commuting will be their own two feet.

    Escorts

    Walking Escorts

    St. Thomas Public Safety offers a walking escort program. Call them up at (651) 962-5100 to have a public safety escort come to where you are and walk with you anywhere on campus or within a six-block radius of our St. Paul campus. Their response time is ten minutes or less, and sometimes they bring a St. Thomas vehicle and can give you a ride.

    Trails and Paths

    Trails and Paths

    St. Paul and Ramsey County have a number of pedestrian walking paths and trails.

    Also, feel free to check out as an online resource for planning your walking commute.

    Safety

    Safety

    Overall, walking is one of the safest modes of commuting, but a little extra preparation and awareness never hurts. Here are some pedestrian safety tips from the Highway Safety Research Center:

    • Be predictable. Stay off freeways and restricted zones. Use sidewalks where provided. Cross or enter streets where it is legal to do so.
    • Where no sidewalks are provided, it is usually safer to walk facing road traffic.
    • Make it easy for drivers to see you - dress in light colors and wear retro-reflective material. It might be wise to carry a flashlight in very dark areas.
    • Be wary. Most drivers are nice people, but don't count on them paying attention. Watch out - make eye contact to be sure they see you!
    • Alcohol and drugs can impair your ability to walk safely, just like they do a person's ability to drive.
    • Use extra caution when crossing multiple-lane, higher speed streets.

    Also, Minnesota law gives pedestrians the right of way at marked cross-walks or intersections without a crosswalk marked, but before entering, the pedestrian has to ensure that the road is clear and any road users have the ability to stop. Even with the right-of-way, use caution and common sense when crossing roads. More information about Minnesota's crosswalk law can be found on .