Discover transportation resources through the Office of International Student Resources and Engagement (OISRE) at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU).
Getting Around Your New Home
Case Western Reserve is a very walkable campus, with many exciting destinations within University Circle. There also are many transportation options available to you through CWRU or around the city so you can get wherever you’d like to go.
Public Transportation
By bus or by train, there are a number of ways you can get around campus and across Cleveland. On-Campus Options:
In addition, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority offers rail and bus service to almost any destination you need to get to in the Cleveland area.
All undergraduate students are issued an RTA pass automatically at the start of each semester valid for all rail and bus service.
Full-time graduate students may purchase an RTA pass at the start of each semester from Access Services for a nominal fee.
Scooters are available across campus as well.
Driving and Owning a Vehicle in Ohio
Planning to bring or acquire a vehicle while attending CWRU? Consider these facts.
Any individual who resides in the state of Ohio for more than 30 days and intends to drive (whether it’s your car or someone else’s that you’ll be driving a few times or on a regular basis) is required to secure an Ohio driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance that meets state minimum requirements. New rules were implemented on June 30, 2025, for limited term Non-Renewable/Non-Transferable driver's license applicants. Please visit the Ohio Traffic Safety Office for important driver training requirements, download the BMV5791 Fifty-Hour Affidavit, and bring the completed form to your Driving Test appointments.
The Office of International Student Resources and Engagement can assist if you have questions about this process. For a copy of the Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws brochure, download one online to educate yourself about driving regulations. Here is a link to driving schools recommended by the Ohio Department of Motor Vehicles. Search for schools in Cuyahoga County.
Once you’ve gotten your license, you’re ready to purchase a car! DMV.org has some helpful basic information about what to take into consideration when buying a new or used vehicle in the state of Ohio.
And don’t forget about purchasing a CWRU parking pass if you plan to drive to and park on campus!
NOTE: If you’re not planning to become a licensed driver in Ohio, you still likely will want to obtain a State Identification Card as an additional form of identification. It’s easy to carry in your wallet and to replace, unlike a passport. State Identification Cards are issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and information about the application requirements are available on the bureau's website.
Other Transportation Services
Rideshare
There’s always Uber or Taxi Fare Finder to help get you around town.
Bicycles
You can also bring your bike to campus. Learn more about bike registration and lock processes on campus.
Travel to other cities
Looking to travel outside of the city? Plane, rail and bus service information can be found at: