Transportation & Parking

Resources to make your campus travel simple – As a commuter or resident. Check out these ways to explore Buffalo and the surrounding West Side Community.

The campus is steps away from restaurants, parks, and vibrant neighborhoods to explore. For the safety and convenience of our students we have parking lots on campus and a free shuttle service, the Red Bus, that provides transport from off-campus lots to various campus buildings.  

Transportation Options

The Red Bus

D'Youville's free shuttle service, the Red Bus, currently operates weekdays from 7 AM -7 PM and helps students commute to and from off-site parking throughout our compact campus, utilizing 8 different stops. Your D'Youville ID is all you will need to catch a lift on the Red Bus.

Learn more on My D'Youville.

Download the Red Bus App

Other Transportation Services

Downtown Buffalo is minutes away with ride sharing apps or the Buffalo NFTA Metro Bus and Rail System.

Mass Transit

Parking on Campus

Current Faculty, Staff, and Students

D'Youville offers students, faculty, and staff free and paid parking options. Paid parking options are available through an online payment system and full details are available on My D'Youville. Students living on-campus in one of our residence halls, may register for parking in the lot dedicated to their building.

Permit purchasing instructions, lot designations, and other resources for current students, faculty, and staff are available on My D'Youville.

Visitor Parking

Interested Students, Parents, and Families

Most tours and admissions events begin at the Koessler Administration building. Just inside the front doors, you'll find our front door experience coordinator — ready to answer your questions and show you our campus. Out front of the Koessler Administration Building, there are parking spots dedicated parking spots for visitors Off the Fargo Avenue Circle, you'll find Lot A. This location has dedicated parking spots for visitor parking. Please do not park in any space that is marked reserved. If Lot A is full, please use Lot C.

View the Campus Map

Special Events

Parking for special events on campus often requires unique parking situations. If you're attending a special event on campus, the parking details should be listed and communicated be the organizer. 

View the Events Calendar

Kavinoky Theatre Events

Security-monitored parking is available in Lot A behind The Kavinoky Theatre, off of the Fargo Avenue Circle, and available to theater patrons during shows. An elevator is available for easier access.

Directions to Kavinoky Theatre