Being successful in college presents challenges for everyone, whether it's not having a vehicle or money for gas. Below are resources on and off campus that can help with transportation.
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By simply dialing 2-1-1, callers can receive information about community and social services, such as food pantries, emergency shelter, rent assistance, utility bill assistance, child care, and senior services to name a few.
MSU has partnered with the Wichita Falls bus system to provide transportation for MSU students during the weekdays and weekends. Students must have valid Mustangs ID with them.
- Mustangs Shuttle provides transportation along the Taft Blvd/Maplewood Ave. corridor and Southwest Parkway to Professional Dr./Greenbriar Rd. to students living near campus.
- MESA Bus Route takes MSU Mustangs where they need to go on weekend evenings.
Track the Mustangs Shuttle location, including the expected arrival time at your bus stop using the TransLoc app. Download TransLoc from the App Store or GooglePlay for free and select the City of Wichita Falls.
Find more information on the routes here.
Wichita Falls Bus
If you're looking for transportation off campus that is not provided by the Mustangs Shuttle or MESA, you can also use the Wichita Falls transit system or Falls Ride.
Hours of service is 5:30am – 7:30pm (Monday to Friday), 10:30am – 5:30pm (Saturday).
Plan your route here!
Download TransLoc from the App Store or GooglePlay for free and select the City of Wichita Falls.
What to Know
- Buses pick up passengers only at designated stops that can be identified by bus stop signs. Arrive at your pick up point at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
- You can purchase a bus pass at the Downtown Travel Center located at 306 Scott Street. Find more information
- Route Deviation/Demand Response system for passengers who may not be able to get to a regular bus stop. Under this system, buses will deviate for a distance of up to 3/4 mile from the regular route to pick up and drop off passengers. Reservations must be made, at a minimum, the day before the service is required. Service is available Monday thru Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To make a reservation or for more information, please call 940-761-RIDE(7433) or email transitdispatch@gmail.com and speak with a dispatcher.
Additional resources
- Rolling Plains Management Corporation provides transportation, utility and rental assistance, weatherization and home rehabilitation, Head Start, Early Head Start, childcare services and case management. Focuses on outside of Wichita County. Archer, Baylor, Clay, Cottle, Foard, Hardeman, Jack, Montague, Shackelford, Stephens, Taylor (excluding the City of Abilene), Wilbarger, Wichita (excluding the City of Wichita Falls), or Young County.