UNC Asheville operates two campus shuttle routes during the academic year, the Red and Blue routes, taking students around campus and to nearby residential 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 shuttle service is on demand & runs from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m Monday-Thursday. Call Campus Police (828) 232-5000 for pickup.
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 |
| 2. Bulldog Statue (Kimmel) |
| 3. Governors Village |
| 4. Zeis Hall Bus Stop |
| 5. Owen Hall/Hyannis House |
*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.
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.
The Blue shuttle stops at all campus locations and also provides transport to OLLI -when in session.
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 0:00, 0:12, 0:24. 0:36, 0:48 |
| 2. Owen Hall |
| 3. Bulldog Statue (Bus Stop Side) |
| 4. Governors Village |
| 5. Zeis Hall Bus Stop |
| 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, and Hyannis House, on request.
Evening Shuttle Extended Routes
Evening Routes begins service at 5:30 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).
Breaks and Holidays: Red and Blue 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.
**Please allow a few extra minutes for shuttle times in case of unexpected delays.
***Any prolonged delays will be posted on Facebook & Instagram -whenever possible.