Whether you plan to travel afar or stay locally, check out information on various ridesharing options, George Mason shuttles, and parking information.
If you plan to be away from George Mason, check out the transportation options below. Public transit is accessible via the George Mason Shuttle Sandy Creek/Vienna Metro route or the CUE Bus.
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Area airports are accessible via public transportation, Super Shuttle, Uber/Lyft, or taxi. Follow the link below for details on how to get to and from the airports in the area.
Looking for a ride home for the holiday? Commute together and share the driving and the costs! Propose a trip or request rides on Mason Commutes, the go-to place for George Mason ridesharing.
Union Station is a hub for train and regional bus services. Students can take the George Mason Shuttle or CUE Bus to Vienna Station (orange line) and transfer to the red line at the Metro Center to reach Union Station.
Holiday schedules vary. Please check in advance.
Area airports are accessible via public transportation, Super Shuttle, Uber/Lyft, or taxi. Follow the link below for details on how to get to and from the airports in the area.
Looking for a ride home for the holiday? Commute together and share the driving and the costs! Propose a trip or request rides on Mason Commutes, the go-to place for George Mason ridesharing.
Union Station is a hub for train and regional bus services. Students can take the George Mason Shuttle or CUE Bus to Vienna Station (orange line) and transfer to the red line at the Metro Center to reach Union Station.
Holiday schedules vary. Please check in advance.
George Mason shuttles and parking on campus will have temporary changes during the break. Plan ahead on your trips to grocery stores, restaurants, and beyond.
If you plan to stay on campus or in the area, George Mason shuttles offer limited ride services with modified schedules.
The CUE Bus is an alternative and departs from Rappahannock River Lane. All routes end at Vienna Metro. Free for the public. Visit CUE Bus for a map and schedules.
Holiday schedules vary. Please check in advance.
Check out the latest parking information and spring permit sales information.
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Starting Thursday, December 4, at 8 pm, overnight parking restrictions will be temporarily lifted in Rappahannock Parking Deck levels 1 & 2, except the segregated visitor area/paid parking.
To leave your vehicle on campus over winter break, please park on permit levels 1-2 in the Rappahannock Parking Deck in case of inclement weather.
West Campus, General Resident Lite, and Lot M/P permit holders must move their vehicles back to designated parking spaces at 7 am on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Starting Thursday, March 5, 2026, the following permits are valid in student general parking areas on the east/main campus, including Rappahannock Parking Deck (Permit Levels 1-2), lots A, C, L, and K:
Valid until 7 am, Monday, March 16, 2026
Permit Sale Dates:
Spring 2026 Permits Now Available Online
Permit Sale Dates:
No West Campus Shuttle: Please be advised that there will be no West Campus Shuttle Service between Thursday, January 29 and Friday, January 30. All other routes will be operating on their regular schedules.
If you have a West Campus Parking Permit you may park in the General Lots of Fairfax Campus until 7am Monday, February 2.
Parking Services Office Closure: The office will be closed due to a pipe burst from Wednesday, January 28, through Friday, January 30. For assistance during this time, please call the Transportation Office at 703-993-2828 or visit the Nottaway Annex for in-person support. The office will reopen and resume normal operations on Monday, February 2.