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College & University Programs

College & University Programs

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Student Programs

Riding The Rapid is an easy, affordable, and sustainable to get to and from your college or university campus. See below for more detailed information about area campuses.

Aquinas College

Calvin University

Ferris State University

  • In partnership with FSU, The Rapid operates a shuttle service, primarily for students, faculty, and staff, between Central Station in Grand Rapids and the FSU campus in Big Rapids.
  • FSU students can purchase a semester pass at Ferris that is good on this route only. This service is open to the general public for a fare of $5 per one-way trip.
  • You can find the Route 100 schedule here.
  • There is no summer service on Route 100.

Grand Rapids Community College

  • GRCC students have access to transportation on Route 60 (GRCC Sneden Shuttle) free of charge with a valid GRCC student ID.
  • The Silver Line, routes 6 and 13 have stops located near the GRCC campus.
  • There is no summer service on Route 60.
  • GRCC and The Rapid have partnered to provide an all-access transit pass for active students and employees at GRCC, beginning August 26, 2024. The one-year pilot program allows GRCC students who are enrolled and attending class in a given semester, as well as all employees, to ride The Rapid at no cost to the individual. Read more about the program here.

Grand Valley State University