General Updates

Fall 2024: Updated Shuttle Schedule

Parking and Transportation would like to inform the campus community about important updates to our shuttle services that will take effect Monday, August 26, 2024. These changes are intended to streamline our transportation options and improve overall efficiency and come after careful review of ridership data and operations. We are confident that the following adjustments will continue to serve our community well.  

Delmar DivINe Route

The Delmar DivINe route will see a change to the frequency in the route while maintaining current service hours of 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The route will no longer provide service on the weekends. To explore options and get step-by-step instructions for traveling from Delmar DivINe to either the Danforth or Medical Campus, please use the Metro Links Metro Trip Planner here.  

Campus Circulator

The Campus Circulator will see adjustments in its operating hours. It will now run from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and from 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Bear Patrol is an available resource provided through Washington University Police Department (WUPD). The patrol provides a walking and golf cart escorts from 8:00 pm to 2:00 am on the Danforth Campus. Students can request an escort by calling 314-935-5555.   The Campus Circulator will provide extended service hours during Reading Days and finals, operating until 2:00 am. 

West Campus Route

The West Campus route will continue to operate from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The West Campus shuttle will arrive approximately every 10 minutes during the morning peak times from 7:00 am to 10:00 am. Starting at 10:00 am, shuttles will arrive approximately every 20 minutes until 11:00 pm, Monday through Friday. On weekends, the west campus route will be incorporated into the South Campus route, operating from 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm.  

*Note: The South Campus route will see extended wait times on the weekends with the incorporation of the West Campus route.  

Additional Information

All other routes will maintain their current schedules. Please note that the University provides complimentary parking in visitor and yellow designated spaces after 5:00 pm on weekdays and free weekend parking, except in red or reserved spaces.

WashU Shuttles enhance access to transportation, and all employees and students are provided a free Metro U-PASS, with stops near Danforth Campus. For more information on using your Metro U-PASS, visit here on our website.. If you don’t have a Metro U-PASS, register for your free one here. View real-time shuttle information by downloading the TripShot App here

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we implement these changes. Our goal is to provide a more efficient and convenient transportation system for everyone on campus.