AU Shuttle Services
FAQ
- When does the next AU shuttle arrive?
- What's the difference between the Red Express and Blue Route? What's the Green Route?
- What measures are in place to alleviate overcrowding of the shuttle bus?
- What are the hours of operation for the AU shuttles?
Running on Biodiesel
AU's shuttle buses and other diesel-powered equipment are fueled using a B20 biodiesel blend (20 percent biofuel, 80 percent diesel). Biodiesel helps the university reduce emissions, and saves money and time spent refueling as the biodiesel tank is right on campus.
Blue Route
Main Campus - WCL - Tenley Metro
Hours of Operation Fall 2024
- Mon - Fri
- 6 a.m. - 12:15 a.m. (past midnight)
- Sat
- 7 a.m. - 12:15 a.m. (past midnight)
- Sun
- 8 a.m. - 12:15 a.m. (past midnight)
Stops from Campus
- Letts/Anderson Halls (South Campus)
- Kogod
- Nebraska Hall (Metrobus stop across from Nebraska Hall)
- Van Ness (Nebraska Ave. and Van Ness St. NW, by request only)
- Washington College of Law Tenley Campus (Metrobus stop on Nebraska Ave. across from WCL Tenley Campus)
- Tenleytown Metro Station (Albemarle and 40th Sts. NW)
Stops from Metro
- Tenleytown Metro Station (40th and Albemarle Sts. NW)
- Washington College of Law Tenley Campus (Nebraska Ave. NW at second driveway to WCL Tenley Campus)
- Van Ness (Metrobus stop on Nebraska Ave. NW after crossing Van Ness St., by request only)
- Nebraska Hall (Metrobus stop on Nebraska Ave. before Ward Circle)
- Kerwin Hall (Metrobus stop on Nebraska Ave. outside building)
- Letts/Anderson Halls (South Campus)
Blue Route (Mon – Fri)
Service Hours: 6:10 a.m. – 12:15 a.m. (past midnight)
First shuttle leaves:
- Main Campus at 6:10 a.m.
- Metro at 6:25 a.m.
Last shuttle leaves:
- Main Campus at 12 a.m. (midnight)
- Metro at 12:15 a.m. (past midnight)
Blue Route (Sat)
Service Hours: 7 a.m. – 12:15 a.m. (past midnight)
First shuttle leaves:
- Main Campus at 7 a.m.
- Metro at 7:15 a.m.
Last shuttle leaves:
- Main Campus at 12 a.m. (midnight)
- Metro at 12:15 a.m. (past midnight)
Blue Route (Sun)
Service Hours: 8 a.m. – 12:15 a.m. (past midnight)
First shuttle leaves:
- Main Campus at 8 a.m.
- Metro at 8:15 a.m.
Last shuttle leaves:
- Main Campus at 12 a.m. (midnight)
- Metro at 12:15 a.m. (past midnight)
Red Express Route
Tenley Metro - WCL - Main Campus - Spring Valley Building
Hours of Operation Fall 2024
Mon - Fri
- 7 a.m. - 6:35 p.m.
- Every 12-15 min.
- 7 p.m. - 11:05 p.m.
- Will operate according to class schedule held at Spring Valley Building
Sat - Sun
No service
Stops from Metro
- Tenleytown Metro Station (Albemarle St. and Fort Dr. NW)
- Washington College of Law
- Van Ness (by request)
- Nebraska Hall
- Katzen Arts Center
- Spring Valley Building (bus stop near SVB, on 48th St. Pick up and drop off at same stop, on SVB side. Bus will continue along Mass. Ave. and loop around Westmoreland circle, and then head back to campus)
Stops from SVB
- Spring Valley Building (bus stop near SVB, on 48th St. Pick up and drop off at same stop, on SVB side. Bus will continue along Mass. Ave. and loop around Westmoreland circle, and then head back to campus)
- Massachusetts Avenue (Near Kogod, opposite Katzen)
- Nebraska Hall to Metro (opposite Nebraska Hall, by Homeland Security)
- Tenleytown Metro Station (Albemarle and 40th Sts. NW)
Red Express Route (Mon – Fri)
Service Hours:
7 a.m. – 6:35 p.m. (every 12 - 15 min.)
7 p.m. - 11:05 p.m. (according to class schedule held at SVB)
First shuttle leaves:
- Metro at 7 a.m.
- SVB between 7:08 - 7:12 a.m.
Last shuttle leaves:
- SVB between 6:23 and 6:28 p.m.
- Metro at 6:15 p.m.
Red Express Route (Sat - Sun)
No service.
Class start times | Metro | Katzen | SVB |
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Classes starting 8:20 p.m. | 8 p.m. | 8:07 p.m. | 8:15 p.m. |
Classes starting 9:45 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | 9:37 p.m. | 9:45 p.m. |
Class end times | SVB | Katzen | Metro |
---|---|---|---|
Classes ending at 8:10 p.m. | 8:15 p.m. | 8:20 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
Classes ending at 9:35 p.m. | 9:45 p.m. | 9:50 p.m. | 10 p.m. |
Classes ending at 10:50 and 11 p.m. | 11:05 p.m. | 11:10 p.m. | 11:15 p.m. |
No Green Route in Summer
East Campus - Main Campus - Spring Valley
(Does not go to Metro)
Hours of Operation Fall 2024
SVB Class Start Time | South Campus | Katzen | SVB Arrival |
---|---|---|---|
8:10 a.m. | 7:55 a.m. | 8:00 a.m. | 8:05 a.m. |
9:45 a.m. | 9:32 a.m. | 9:35 a.m. | 9:40 a.m. |
11:20 a.m. | 11:07 a.m. | 11:10 a.m. | 11:15 a.m. |
12:55 a.m. | 12:42 p.m. | 12:45 p.m. | 12:50 p.m. |
2:30 p.m. | 2:17 p.m. | 2:20 p.m. | 2:25 p.m. |
4:05 p.m. | 3:52 p.m. | 3:55 p.m. | 4 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. | 5:17 p.m. | 5:20 p.m. | 5:25 p.m. |
6:55 p.m. | 6:42 p.m. | 6:45 p.m. | 6:50 p.m. |
8:20 p.m. | 8:07 p.m. | 8:10 p.m. | 8:15 p.m. |
9:45 p.m. | 9:32 p.m. | 9:35 p.m. | 9:40 p.m. |
Green Route Stops
- Letts/Anderson Halls (South Campus)
- Katzen
- Spring Valley Building (bus stop near SVB, on 48th St. Pick up and drop off at same stop, on SVB side. Bus will continue along Mass. Ave. and loop around Westmoreland circle, and then head back to campus)
- Massachusetts Ave. (opposite Katzen Arts Center), by request
- Kerwin Hall (Metrobus stop on Nebraska Ave. NW outside building), by request
Shuttle Holiday and Closure Schedule
Holiday | Date | Service |
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