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CATA will offer special-event shuttle service on Michigan State University’s campus for the 2025 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals taking place May 21-24.

Three free routes will run every 10 to 20 minutes, starting at 7 a.m. and ending as late as 1:15 a.m., depending on the event schedule. Shuttles will serve all major venues on campus for participants, families and spectators.

Bus Service (May 20-25):

• Route 30 - South and East Neighborhoods

  • ​Thursday – Friday 7 a.m. - 10:31 p.m.

  • Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday 7 a.m. - 1:16 a.m.

  • Sunday 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Route 31 - Brody and East Neighborhoods

  • Thursday – Friday 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

  • Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday 7 a.m. - 1:15 a.m.

  • Sunday 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Route 32 - Commuter Lot And Clinical Center

  • Tuesday – Saturday 7 a.m. - 7:25 p.m.

  • Sunday 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Schedule Information: To help you plan your journey effectively, a detailed schedule may be downloaded. The schedule includes the route map and bus departure times, allowing you to plan your travel and make the most of your time at the event. Alternatively, you may use our digital trip-planning tool, available at the trip planner webpage to access the schedule and familiarize yourself with bus service details.

Fares and Passes: Rides on dedicated Odyssey of the Mind Routes 30-32 are free. Standard CATA fares and passes apply on all other routes. Please have your fare ready when boarding to help keep buses on schedule. 

Contact Us: For questions or help with Odyssey of the Mind bus service, contact CATA’s Customer Experience team at 517-394-1000 or use the live chat feature at cata.org.

Event Information: Information about the 2025 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals can be found on the Odyssey of the Mind website.