Parking & Transportation
The NCRC is serviced by U-M Parking & Transportation Services.
For general parking and transportation issues, see the Parking & Transportation Services website.
Please refer to the NCRC visitor map for more information on NCRC entrances and parking. You may also find the following maps helpful:
Bus Options
The NCRC is serviced by a number of different bus routes. To learn more about each route, see the information below. To download and print bus route guides, click on the links below.
- NCRC to North Campus (PDF)
- NCRC to the Medical Campus (PDF)
- NCRC to Central Campus (PDF)
- NCRC to South Campus (PDF)
UMHS Intercampus Bus
The UMHS Intercampus bus service services Domino Farms, NCRC, North Campus, the medical campus and East Ann Arbor medical campus. To catch the inbound Intercampus bus to the medical campus, bus stops are located on the east side of Huron Parkway in front of Building 100, in front of Building 18 and on the west side of Huron Parkway, near the entrance to the 2800 Plymouth Road facility. Coming back from the Medical Campus, get off at either of the NCRC stops (in front of Building 18 or on the west side of Huron Parkway, near the entrance to the 2800 Plymouth Road facility).
Monday-Friday, 6:20 a.m.-7:20 p.m., every 20 minutes
Research Link Bus
U-M bus service is available to the NCRC and the medical campus via the Research Link bus service. To catch the Research Link bus to the medical campus, a bus stop is located on the west side of Huron Parkway across from Building 100, as well as directly in front of Building 18.
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour from the NCRC; every 30 minutes at quarter past and quarter to the hour from MSRB-2
Commuter Bus
The U-M Commuter bus picks up/drops off passengers at the Hubbard/Hayward intersection at the south end of NCRC. It also serves the medical and central campuses.
Commuter Bus – Northbound
Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m., every 10 minutes
Monday-Friday, 7:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., every 15 minutes
Commuter Bus – Southbound
Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., every 10 minutes
Monday-Friday, 7:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., every 15 minutes
Northwood Bus
The U-M Northwood bus also picks up/drops off passengers at the Hubbard/Hayward intersection at the south end of NCRC. It also serves the medical and central campuses.
Monday-Friday, 6:50 a.m.-7:15 p.m., every 10 minutes
Monday-Friday, 7:15 p.m.-12:15 a.m., every 20 minutes
Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA)
AATA also serves U-M, including the NCRC. U-M badge holders ride AATA buses for free. Route 1 goes directly to North Campus from the NCRC bus stop on Huron Parkway. Route 2 services the Green Road Park and Ride lot, Medical School and U-M campus locations. See the AATA website for routes and schedules.
Medical School Transportation
A plan to provide a transportation solution for faculty, staff, students and other occupants traveling between the NCRC and the Medical School is being developed. More details will follow.
Parking Options
Parking Fees
All levels of U-M parking are available, including paid visitor parking.
Information and forms about your parking permit options will be distributed to you before your move, through your department head or administrative lead. This will eliminate the need for employees to individually go to the parking permit office. About 450 yellow permit spaces will be available, but there are also blue and gold permit spaces as well as service and business vehicle parking permits.
If you are interested in saving a bit of money, there are two orange permit lots (NC90 and NC91) at the south end of the NCRC property. Enter the lot from Huron Parkway, and then it's just a short walk to the buildings. See the Parking & Transportation website for fees and information.
Park & Ride Lot
The closest free Park & Ride lot is on Green Road, south of the Plymouth Road intersection. This is approximately one mile from the NCRC site. You can take the U-M Intercampus bus from there to the NCRC. Bus stops are located on Huron Parkway.
Bike Racks
Bike racks are located around the NCRC site, generally close to building entrances. Covered bike parking is located at Buildings 200, 520, 16, 28 and in the parking structure.
Disability Services
U-M is accessible to all people. Parking & Transportation Services offers programs specifically for individuals with disabilities.