Campus Map and Transportation

Public transportation is a simple and affordable way of getting around the city of Paris and beyond.

If you are under the age of 26 we encourage you to get the Imagine R travel pass. If you are older than 26 or you don’t need an Imagine R travel pass, please speak with metro station attendants directly or use the guichets (ticket machines) where you can purchase alternative tickets such as a monthly pass, weekly pass, daily pass, single-usage tickets, etc.

Paris has become an extremely bikeable city (although don't forget there are some hills around that will require a little workout). If you don't invest in a personal bike, see some of the bike providers available in the city listed below. These providers have apps you can download and some have locations near the bike stations where you can pay by credit/debit card. The principal service operated by the city is Velib. Download the Velib app to discover city bikes as an alternative transportation tool!

• Velib: operated by the city of Paris
• Dott: privately operated
• Lime: privately operated

You are encouraged to download the following map apps for getting around Paris. 

• CityMapper: Similar to google maps, it provides itineraries for the public transportation system (metro, RER, bus) as well as for walking and bikes. It also gives an estimated time and cost for using a taxi/rideshare service. 
• RATP: The app for the official system that operates the public transportation in Paris. This app provides itineraries for the public transportation system (metro, RER, bus, commuter trains).

The most common rideshare services in Paris are: 

• Uber
• Bolt
• G7 (Parisian taxi company that also has an app) 

To hail a cab in Paris, look for the taxi symbol on top of the vehicle. If the sign is green the taxi is in service. If it is red the taxi is not accepting rides. Most taxis accept credit/debit cards. If in doubt, ask the driver if they only accept cash before jumping in!