Note: the Red Shuttle route has been changed due to current construction detours and the shuttle will not be able to adhere to a 12-minute loop. Anticipate 20 minutes between loops.
UNC Asheville operates two campus shuttle routes during the academic year, the red, and blue, taking students around campus and to nearby locations. After hours, the University offers an evening shuttle to off-campus locations for students, including nearby grocery and drug stores. Shuttles on a designated route are identifiable by a colored block affixed to the front or side of the vehicle.
Regular campus shuttle routes operate Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. until 5:15 p.m. Evening On-Demand shuttle service runs from 5:30/5:40 p.m. until 9:30/9:40 p.m Monday-Thursday. Contact Campus Police (828) 232-5000 to schedule a ride.
Note: Short service delays are possible from 12:00 p.m. through 12:15 p.m. on weekdays during driver shift changes.
Blue Route
Blue Route begins service at The Verge at 7:36 a.m. Monday-Friday and departs from the following stops every twelve minutes:
| Shuttle Stop |
|---|
| 1. The Verge Apartments (:00, :12, :24, :36, :48) |
| 2. Bulldog Statue (Kimmel) |
| 3. Governor’s Hall Bus Stop |
| 4. Zeis Hall Bus Stop |
*Short service delays are possible from 12:00 p.m. through 12:15 p.m. on weekdays during driver shift changes.
**Please allow several extra minutes for shuttle times in case of unexpected delays.
When OLLI is in session, the Blue Route will take passengers to the upper lot of the Reuter Center upon request.
Please note, those looking for transport to Steam Studios will need to board the Blue Shuttle at the Bulldog stop (Kimmel) and request the driver take you to the STEAM Studio.
Red Route
The Red route begins service at Hawthorne Northside at 7:36 a.m. Monday-Friday and departs from the following stops every twelve minutes:
| Shuttle Stop |
|---|
| 1. Hawthorne Northside Apartments (:00, :12, :24, :36, :48) |
| 2. Bulldog Statue (bus stop side) |
| 3. Governors Village |
| 4. 118 W.T. Weaver (Health & Counseling Center) |
While not listed in the timetable, Red Shuttle will also make stops at lot P-34, Owen Hall, Highsmith Union, and Zeis Hall on request.
Note that the Red Shuttle route has been changed to accommodate current construction detours and the shuttle will not be able to adhere to a 12-minute loop. Anticipate 20 minutes between loops.
Evening Shuttle Extended Routes
Evening Shuttle Service begins at 5:40 p.m. and runs until 9:30 p.m.
| Evening Shuttle Stops |
|---|
| Governors Hall |
| WT Weaver/Health Ctr |
| The Verge Apts. |
| Ingles Market |
| Hawthorne Northside Apartments/CVS |
| Harris Teeter Market |
Due to Safety Risks, we cannot pick up or unload passengers along Merrimon Ave, W.T. Weaver, or Broadway. If you have a destination on Merrimon, please use the ART Bus (N1 or N2 when available).
The evening shuttle is an “on demand” service. To schedule a ride between 5:00 pm and 9:30 pm, call Campus Police at (828) 232-5000.
Breaks and Holidays: Shuttles operate when classes are in session during the Fall and Spring semesters. This includes exam week and reading days. However, when there are no regularly scheduled classes taking place, holidays, or other breaks between semesters, there is no shuttle service. UNC Asheville’s partnership with the City of Asheville’s Passport program is available when classes are not in session. There is no shuttle service during the Summer I and Summer II session.
*Short service delays are possible from 12:00 p.m. through 12:15 p.m. on weekdays during driver shift changes. The shuttles will detour to 838 Riverside Drive for the shift change.
**Please allow a few extra minutes for shuttle times in case of unexpected delays.
***Any prolonged delays will be posted on Twitter & Instagram -whenever possible.