The Spring Valley shuttle stop is now on the corner of 48th Str., near the Spring Valley Building. The shuttle will no longer wait behind the Spring Valley Building.
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.
Wearing Face Masks on the Shuttle
- Face masks/coverings are recommendedfor all passengers
- The face mask/covering should cover your nose and mouth
- Please put your mask on before boarding the shuttle
Blue Route
Main Campus - WCL - Tenley Metro Track Blue Route on GPS
Hours of Operation Summer 2022
- Mon - Fri
- 6:10 a.m. - 12:15 a.m. (15 min. past midnight)
- Sat - Sun
- 8 a.m. - 12:15 a.m. (15 min. past midnight)
- 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)
- 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 Map
Blue route (Mon – Fri)
Service Hours: 6:10 a.m. – 12:15 a.m. (15 min. 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.
Blue route (Sat - Sun)
Service Hours: 8 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. (half hour 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.
Red Express Route
Metro - Main Campus - Spring Valley Building Track Red Express Route on GPS
Hours of Operation Summer 2022
Mon - Fri
- 7 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
- Every 15 minutes
- 10:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
- OnDemand service only
- 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- Every 15 minutes
Sat - Sun
No service
First shuttle leaves Metro (mornings):
7 a.m.
First shuttle leaves Metro (evenings):
4 p.m.
Note
The Red Express leaves the metro across the street from the Blue stop(Fort Dr. and Albermarle St. NW). Click image to enlarge map of shuttle route:
Red Express Map
- 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)
- 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)
Green Route
East Campus - Main Campus - Spring Valley
(Does not go to Metro)Track Green Route on GPS
Hours of Operation Summer 2022
There is no Green line during summer.
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
Click image to enlarge shuttle map:
Green Route Map
Shuttle Holiday and Closure Schedule
| Holiday | Date | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Juneteenth | June 20 | Weekend schedule |
| Independence Day weekend | July 1 - 4 | Weekend schedule |