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AU Shuttle Services

FAQ

  • When does the next AU shuttle arrive?
  • What's the difference between theÌýRed 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?

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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 Spring 2024

Mon - Fri
6Ìýa.m. - 12:15 a.m. (past midnight)
Sat
7 a.m. - 12:15 a.m.
Sun
8 a.m. - 12:15 a.m.
Stops from Campus
  1. Letts/Anderson Halls (South Campus)
  2. Kogod
  3. Nebraska Hall (Metrobus stop across from Nebraska Hall)
  4. Van Ness (Nebraska Ave. and Van Ness St. NW, by request only)
  5. Washington College of Law Tenley Campus (Metrobus stop on Nebraska Ave. across from WCL Tenley Campus)
  6. Tenleytown Metro Station (Albemarle and 40th Sts. NW)
Stops from Metro
  1. Tenleytown Metro Station (40th and Albemarle Sts. NW)
  2. Washington College of Law Tenley Campus (Nebraska Ave. NW at second driveway to WCL Tenley Campus)
  3. Van Ness (Metrobus stop on Nebraska Ave. NW after crossing Van Ness St., by request only)
  4. Nebraska Hall (Metrobus stop on Nebraska Ave. before Ward Circle)
  5. Kerwin Hall (Metrobus stop on Nebraska Ave. outside building)
  6. Letts/Anderson Halls (South Campus)

Blue Route Map

Blue Route Shuttle map

Blue Route (MonÌý– Fri)

Service Hours: 6:10 a.m. – 12:15 a.m.

First shuttle leaves:

  • Main Campus at 6:10 a.m.
  • Metro at 6:25Ìýa.m.

Last shuttle leaves:

  • Main Campus at 12 a.m.
  • Metro at 12:15 a.m.

Blue Route (Sat)

Service Hours: Ìý7Ìýa.m. – 12:15 a.m.

First shuttle leaves:

  • Main Campus at 7Ìýa.m.
  • Metro at 7:15Ìýa.m.

Last shuttle leaves:

  • Main Campus at 12 a.m.
  • Metro at 12:15 a.m.

Blue Route (Sun)

Service Hours: Ìý8Ìýa.m. – 12:15 a.m.

First shuttle leaves:

  • Main Campus at 8Ìýa.m.
  • Metro at 8:15Ìýa.m.

Last shuttle leaves:

  • Main Campus at 12 a.m.
  • Metro at 12:15 a.m.

Red Express Route

Tenley Metro - WCL - Main CampusÌý- Spring Valley Building

Hours of Operation Spring 2024

Mon - Fri

7 a.m. - 6:35 p.m.
Every 12 - 15Ìýminutes
7 p.m. - 11:05 p.m.
Operates according to evening class shedule at SVB (see table)

Sat - Sun

No service

Note
The Red ExpressÌýleaves the metro across the street from the Blue stop(Fort Dr. and Albermarle St. NW).ÌýClick image to enlarge map of shuttle route:Ìý

SVB stop at 48th & Mass Ave. is only for drop off & pick up. Bus cannot stop & wait.Ìý

Red Express Map

Red Express Shuttle map
Red Express Stops from Metro
  1. Tenleytown Metro Station (Albemarle St. and Fort Dr. NW)
  2. Washington College of Law
  3. Van NessÌý(by request)
  4. Nebraska Hall
  5. Katzen Arts Center
  6. Spring Valley Building (bus stop near SVB, on 48th St. Pick up and drop off at same stop, on SVBÌýside. Bus will continue along Mass. Ave. and loop around Westmoreland circle, and then head back to campus)
Red Express Stops from SVB
  1. Spring Valley Building (bus stop near SVB, on 48th St. Pick up and drop off at same stop, on SVBÌýside. Bus will continue along Mass. Ave. and loop around Westmoreland circle, and then head back to campus)
  2. Massachusetts Avenue (Near Kogod, opposite Katzen)
  3. Nebraska Hall to Metro (opposite Nebraska Hall, by Homeland Security)
  4. Tenleytown Metro Station (Albemarle and 40th Sts. NW)

Red Express Route (MonÌý– Fri)

Service Hours:Ìý
7 a.m. – 6:35 p.m. (every 12 - 15 min.)
7 p.m. - 11:05Ìýp.m. (according to class schedule held at SVB)

First shuttle leaves:

  • Metro at 7Ìýa.m.
  • SVB betweenÌý7:08 - 7:12Ìýa.m.

Last shuttle leaves:

  • SVB betweenÌý6:23 and 6:28Ìýp.m.
  • Metro at 6:15Ìýp.m.

Red Express Route (Sat - Sun)

No service.

Evening Red Express Route schedule (Metro to SVB)
Class start times Metro Katzen SVB
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.
Evening Red Express Route schedule (SVB to Metro)
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.

Green Route

East Campus - Main Campus - Spring Valley
(Does not go to Metro)

Hours of Operation Spring 2024

Green Route Schedule, According to SVB class start times
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

  1. Letts/Anderson Halls (South Campus)
  2. Katzen
  3. Spring Valley Building (bus stop near SVB, on 48th St. Pick up and drop off at same stop, on SVBÌýside. Bus will continue along Mass. Ave. and loop around Westmoreland circle, and then head back to campus)
  4. Massachusetts Ave. (opposite Katzen Arts Center), by request
  5. Kerwin Hall (Metrobus stop on Nebraska Ave. NW outside building), by request

Click image to enlarge shuttle map:Ìý

Green Route Map

Shuttle Green Route

Shuttle Holiday and Closure Schedule

Shuttle Holidays and Closures
Holiday Date Service
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