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How to Use the Bike Rack on Mason Shuttles

Spring Semester Schedule
Monday – Thursday (Every 60 minutes)
Sandy Creek: 7:15 am-10:25 pm*
Hazel Hall: 7:15 am-11:05 pm*

Friday (Every 60 minutes)
Sandy Creek: 7:15 am-7:35 pm*
Hazel Hall: 7:15 am-8:25 pm*

*last departure time

No Weekend Service

Last Day of Spring Service
Friday, May 19

Summer Semester Schedule
Service Begins on Monday, May 22
Monday – Friday
(Every 60 minutes)
Sandy Creek: 7:15 am-7:45 pm*
Hazel Hall: 7:15 am-8:25 pm*

*last departure time

No Weekend Service

Out of Service
Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day)
Monday, June 19 (Juneteenth)
Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day)

Shuttle Route

The Fairfax/Mason Square shuttle operates between Sandy Creek Transit Center (Fairfax Campus) and Van Metre Hall (Mason Square) with stops at Rappahannock River Lane on the Fairfax Campus and at Fairfax Circle (intersection of Lee Highway and Circle Woods Drive). All shuttles are free for Mason students and employees with valid Mason IDs presented when boarding.

Pickup Location Update: Due to construction near Van Metre Hall, the Mason Square shuttle stop has moved next to the Capital Bikeshare station in front of Hazel Hall.

Note: Van Metre pick up location (PDF) is located in front of the Plaza between the two gray dots next to Fairfax Drive.

WiFi Available
ADA Accommodations
Bike Racks Available
Mason ID Required

Spring Semester Schedule
Monday – Thursday (Every 60 minutes)
Sandy Creek: 7:15 am-10:25 pm*
Hazel Hall: 7:15 am-11:05 pm*

Friday (Every 60 minutes)
Sandy Creek: 7:15 am-7:35 pm*
Hazel Hall: 7:15 am-8:25 pm*

*last departure time

No Weekend Service

Last Day of Spring Service
May 19

Summer Semester Schedule
Service Begins on Monday, May 22
Monday – Friday
(Every 60 minutes)
Sandy Creek: 7:15 am-7:45 pm*
Hazel Hall: 7:15 am-8:25 pm*

*last departure time

No Weekend Service

Out of Service
Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day)
Monday, June 19 (Juneteenth)
Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day)

Shuttle Route

The Fairfax/Mason Square shuttle operates between Sandy Creek Transit Center (Fairfax Campus) and Van Metre Hall (Mason Square) with stops at Rappahannock River Lane on the Fairfax Campus and at Fairfax Circle (intersection of Lee Highway and Circle Woods Drive). All shuttles are free for Mason students and employees with valid Mason IDs presented when boarding. All shuttles are free for Mason students and employees with valid Mason IDs presented when boarding.

Pickup Location Update: Due to construction near Van Metre Hall, the Mason Square shuttle stop has moved next to the Capital Bikeshare station in front of Hazel Hall.

Note: Van Metre pick up location (PDF) is located in front of the Plaza between the two gray dots next to Fairfax Drive.

WiFi Available
ADA Accommodations
Bike Racks Available
Mason ID Required

Spring Semester Schedule
Monday-Thursday (Every 40 minutes)
Sandy Creek: 6:00 am-10:15 pm*
Colgan Hall: 6:00 am-11:35 pm*

Friday (Every 80 minutes)
Sandy Creek: 6:00 am-10:30 pm*
Colgan Hall: 6:00 am-10:30 pm*

Saturday-Sunday (Every 2 hours)
Sandy Creek: 10:00 am-4:00 pm*
Colgan Hall: 11:00 am-5:00 pm*

*last departure time

Last Day of Spring Service
Sunday, May 21

Summer Semester Schedule
Service Begins on May 22
Monday-Friday
(Every 70 minutes)
Sandy Creek: 7:00 am-7:50 pm*
Colgan Hall: 7:00 am-9:00 pm*

*last departure time

No Weekend Service

Out of Service
Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day)
Monday, June 19 (Juneteenth)
Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day)

Shuttle Route

Connect with Mason’s SciTech Campus by riding on the HOV lanes, while accessing our WiFi-enabled shuttles. The shuttle will stop by Manassa Mall on the way. From Manassas Mall, riders can access the PTRC Bus System for transportation to surrounding areas. All shuttles are free for Mason students and employees with valid Mason IDs presented when boarding.

Note: Please remember we are guests at the Manassas Mall. Park in the designated area. For details, please see the new mall map (JPG).

WiFi Available
ADA Accommodations
Bike Racks Available
Mason ID Required

Spring Semester Schedule
Monday-Thursday (Every 40 minutes)
Sandy Creek: 6:00 am-10:15 pm*
Colgan Hall: 6:00 am-11:35 pm*

Friday (Every 80 minutes)
Sandy Creek: 6:00 am-10:30 pm*
Colgan Hall: 6:00 am-10:30 pm*

Saturday-Sunday (Every 2 hours)
Sandy Creek: 10:00 am-4:00 pm*
Colgan Hall: 11:00 am-5:00 pm*

*last departure time

Last Day of Spring Service
Sunday, May 21

Summer Semester Schedule
Service Begins on May 22
Monday-Friday
(Every 70 minutes)
Sandy Creek: 7:00 am-7:50 pm*
Colgan Hall: 7:00 am-9:00 pm*

*last departure time

No Weekend Service

Out of Service
Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day)
Monday, June 19 (Juneteenth)
Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day)

Shuttle Route

Connect with Mason’s SciTech Campus by riding on the HOV lanes, while accessing our WiFi-enabled shuttles. The shuttle will stop by Manassa Mall on the way. From Manassas Mall, riders can access the PTRC Bus System for transportation to surrounding areas. All shuttles are free for Mason students and employees with valid Mason IDs presented when boarding.

Note: Please remember we are guests at the Manassas Mall. Park in the designated area. For details, please see the new mall map (JPG).

WiFi Available
ADA Accommodations
Bike Racks Available
Mason ID Required

Spring Semester Schedule
Monday – Friday (Every 75 minutes)
Fair Lakes: 7:15 am-10:40 pm*
Sandy Creek: 8:05 am-10:15 pm*

Saturday – Sunday (Every 75 minutes)
Fair Lakes: 12:15 pm-7:45 pm*
Sandy Creek: 1:05 am-7:20 pm*

*last departure time

Last Day of Spring Service
Sunday, May 21

Summer Semester Schedule
Service Begins on Monday, May 22
Monday – Friday
(Every 75 minutes)
Fair Lakes: 7:15 am-9:45 am*
Sandy Creek: 8:05 am-10:35 am*

Break in Service

Fair Lakes: 2:45 pm-6:55 pm*
Sandy Creek: 3:35 pm-7:45 pm*

*last departure time

No Weekend Service

Out of Service
Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day)
Monday, June 19 (Juneteenth)
Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day)

Shuttle Route

Gunston Mason is a single shuttle bus that runs a continuous loop to all the stops during scheduled hours. The shuttle operates between the Fairfax Campus and area shopping centers with a stop on Ridge Top Road. All shuttles are free for Mason students and employees with valid Mason IDs presented when boarding.

Notes:

  • The shuttle originates at Fair Lakes Center. After the shuttle departs Sandy Creek, its first stop is Fair Lakes Center.
WiFi Available
ADA Accommodations
Bike Racks Available
Mason ID Required

Spring Semester Schedule
Monday – Friday (Every 75 minutes)
Fair Lakes: 7:15 am-10:40 pm*
Sandy Creek: 8:05 am-10:15 pm*

Saturday – Sunday (Every 75 minutes)
Fair Lakes: 12:15 pm-7:45 pm*
Sandy Creek: 1:05 am-7:20 pm*

*last departure time

Last Day of Spring Service
Sunday, May 21

Summer Semester Schedule
Service Begins on Monday, May 22
Monday – Friday
(Every 75 minutes)
Fair Lakes: 7:15 am-9:15 am*
Sandy Creek: 8:05 am-10:35 am*

Break in Service

Fair Lakes: 2:45 pm-6:55 pm*
Sandy Creek: 3:35 pm-7:45 pm*

*last departure time

No Weekend Service

Out of Service
Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day)
Monday, June 19 (Juneteenth)
Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day)

Shuttle Route

Gunston Mason is a single shuttle bus that runs a continuous loop to all the stops during scheduled hours. The shuttle operates between the Fairfax Campus and area shopping centers with a stop on Ridge Top Road. All shuttles are free for Mason students and employees with valid Mason IDs presented when boarding.

Notes:

  • The shuttle originates at Fair Lakes Center. After the shuttle departs Sandy Creek, its first stop is Fair Lakes Center.
WiFi Available
ADA Accommodations
Bike Racks Available
Mason ID Required

Spring Semester Schedule
Monday – Friday (Every 30 minutes)†
Sandy Creek: 7:00 am-10:40 pm*
Vienna Metro: 7:00 am-11:10 pm*

*last departure time

†Service every 30 minutes Monday-Friday between 7:00 am-4:00 pm; service 20 minutes after 4:00 pm.

No Weekend Service

Last Day of Spring Service
Friday, May 19

Summer Semester Schedule
Service Begins on Monday, May 22
Monday – Friday
(Every 30 minutes)
Sandy Creek: 7:00 am-7:00 pm*
Vienna Metro: 7:00 am-7:30 pm*

*last departure time

No Weekend Service

Out of Service
Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day)
Monday, June 19 (Juneteenth)
Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day)

Shuttle Route

The Sandy Creek -Vienna Metro shuttle operates to the Vienna Metro station with multiple stops on the Fairfax Campus as well as stops off-campus at the Student Townhouses, the Commerce Building, and Fairfax Circle enroute to and from Vienna Metro. Service is every 30 minutes from both directions. All shuttles are free for Mason students and employees with valid Mason IDs presented when boarding. Note: Situations can change with Metro service. To stay up-to-date, sign up for Metro alerts.

Notes

  • The CUE Bus is an alternative and departs from Rappahannock River Lane. All routes end at Vienna Metro. Visit CUE Bus for a map and schedules. Free with Mason ID.
  • Orange Line closure June 3-July 16.
  • Global to Metro is not operating until further notice.
WiFi Available
ADA Accommodations
Bike Racks Available
Mason ID Required

Spring Semester Schedule
Monday – Friday (Every 30 minutes)†
Sandy Creek: 7:00 am-10:40 pm*
Vienna Metro: 7:00 am-11:10 pm*

*last departure time

†Service every 30 minutes Monday-Friday between 7:00 am-4:00 pm; service 20 minutes after 4:00 pm.

No Weekend Service

Last Day of Spring Service
Friday, May 19

Summer Semester Schedule
Service Begins on Monday, May 22
Monday – Friday
(Every 30 minutes)
Sandy Creek: 7:00 am-7:00 pm*
Vienna Metro: 7:00 am-7:30 pm*

*last departure time

No Weekend Service

Out of Service
Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day)
Monday, June 19 (Juneteenth)
Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day)

Shuttle Route

The Sandy Creek -Vienna Metro shuttle operates to the Vienna Metro station with multiple stops on the Fairfax Campus as well as stops off-campus at the Student Townhouses, the Commerce Building, and Fairfax Circle enroute to and from Vienna Metro. Service is every 30 minutes from both directions. All shuttles are free for Mason students and employees with valid Mason IDs presented when boarding. Note: Situations can change with Metro service. To stay up-to-date, sign up for Metro alerts.

Notes

  • The CUE Bus is an alternative and departs from Rappahannock River Lane. All routes end at Vienna Metro. Visit CUE Bus for a map and schedules. Free with Mason ID.
  • Orange Line closure June 3-July 16.
  • Global to Metro is not operating until further notice.
WiFi Available
Bike Racks Available
ADA Accommodations
Mason ID Required

Spring Semester Schedule
Monday-Thursday (Every 20 minutes)†
West Campus: 7:00 am-11:00 pm*
Presidents Park: 7:20 am-10:40 pm*

Friday (Every 40 minutes)
West Campus: 7:00 am-11:00 pm*
Presidents Park: 7:20 am-10:40 pm*

*last departure time

†Service every 20 minutes Monday-Thursday between 8:00 am-8:00 pm; service 40 minutes otherwise.

No Weekend Service

Last Day of Regular Service
Friday, May 5

Out of Service
Service resumes in the fall

Shuttle Route

The West Campus Shuttle connects the east and west campuses with timed stops at West Campus and Presidents Park, multiple untimed stops around Patriot Circle, and stops on Campus Drive and Rapidan River Lane. All shuttles are free for Mason students and employees with valid Mason IDs presented when boarding.

Notes: 

  • West Campus Shuttle does not operate in the summer.
  • All Mason parking permits are valid in the West Campus parking lot.  Visitor parking is available using ParkMobile (Zone 4906) or printable permits. For details, please visit Visitor Parking.
  • West Campus permit holders may park on East Campus beginning at 8:00 pm on Thursday, May 4. They may park on East Campus throughout the summer.

WiFi Available
ADA Accommodations
Bike Racks Available
Mason ID Required

Spring Semester Schedule
Monday-Thursday (Every 20 minutes)†
West Campus: 7:00 am-11:00 pm*
Presidents Park: 7:20 am-10:40 pm*

Friday (Every 40 minutes)
West Campus: 7:00 am-11:00 pm*
Presidents Park: 7:20 am-10:40 pm*

*last departure time

†Service every 20 minutes Monday-Thursday between 8:00 am-8:00 pm; service 40 minutes otherwise.

No Weekend Service

Last Day of Regular Service
Friday, May 5

Out of Service
Service resumes in the fall

Shuttle Route

The West Campus Shuttle connects the east and west campuses with timed stops at West Campus and Presidents Park, multiple untimed stops around Patriot Circle, and stops on Campus Drive and Rapidan River Lane. All shuttles are free for Mason students and employees with valid Mason IDs presented when boarding.

Notes: 

  • West Campus Shuttle does not operate in the summer.
  • All Mason parking permits are valid in the West Campus parking lot.  Visitor parking is available using ParkMobile (Zone 4906) or printable permits. For details, please visit Visitor Parking.
  • West Campus permit holders may park on East Campus beginning at 8:00 pm on Thursday, May 4. They may park on East Campus throughout the summer.
WIFI Available
ADA Accommodations Available
Mason ID Required

Spring Semester Schedule
Saturday – Sunday
3:00 pm-11:00 pm

Rides must be requested by 10:00 pm for pickups between 10:00 pm-11:00 pm

Last Day of Spring Service
Sunday, May 21
Service will resume in the fall.

Out of Service
Service resumes in the fall

WiFi Available
ADA Accommodations
Bike Racks Available
Mason ID Required

Shuttle Route

Mason on-demand shuttle is a shared-ride service with designated pick-up and drop-off locations on the Fairfax Campus and at nearby locations off-campus. The shuttle is free for Mason students and employees with valid Mason IDs presented when boarding.

Note:

  • Stops are subject to change; please always check the TransLoc app for the most up-to-date information. The On-Demand shuttle cannot be scheduled in advance.
  • The shuttle does not serve the Arlington or Science & Technology campuses.
  • On-Demand Shuttle does not operate in the summer.

In and Around Fairfax Campus Stops

  • Buchanan Parking Lot
  • Burke Target
  • Burke VRE Train Station
  • Commerce Building (Side closest to Commerce building)
  • Fairfax Circle (intersection of Lee Highway/Route 29 and Circle Woods Drive at the bus shelter) (Effective from January 21)
  • Field House (Campus Drive side)
  • Finley Shuttle Stop
  • Global Center
  • Hampton Roads
  • Mason Townhouses
  • Masonvale (Patriot Circle across from Eastern Shore)
  • Presidents Park Shuttle Stop
  • Recreation & Athletic Complex
  • Rapidan River Road at Campus Drive
  • Sandy Creek Transit Center
  • University Mall (at Giant)
  • Vienna Metro
  • West Campus

Spring Semester Schedule
Saturday – Sunday
3:00 pm-11:00 pm

Rides must be requested by 10:00 pm for pickups between 10:00 pm-11:00 pm

Last Day of Spring Service
Sunday, May 21
Service will resume in the fall.

Out of Service
Service resumes in the fall

WiFi Available
ADA Accommodations
Bike Racks Available
Mason ID Required

Shuttle Route

Mason on-demand shuttle is a shared-ride service with designated pick-up and drop-off locations on the Fairfax Campus and at nearby locations off-campus. The shuttle is free for Mason students and employees with valid Mason IDs presented when boarding.

Note:

  • Stops are subject to change; please always check the TransLoc app for the most up-to-date information. The On-Demand shuttle cannot be scheduled in advance.
  • The shuttle does not serve the Arlington or Science & Technology campuses.
  • On-Demand Shuttle does not operate in the summer.

In and Around Fairfax Campus Stops

  • Buchanan Parking Lot
  • Burke Target
  • Burke VRE Train Station
  • Commerce Building (Side closest to Commerce building)
  • Fairfax Circle (intersection of Lee Highway/Route 29 and Circle Woods Drive at the bus shelter) (Effective from January 21)
  • Field House (Campus Drive side)
  • Finley Shuttle Stop
  • Global Center
  • Hampton Roads
  • Mason Townhouses
  • Masonvale (Patriot Circle across from Eastern Shore)
  • Presidents Park Shuttle Stop
  • Recreation & Athletic Complex
  • Rapidan River Road at Campus Drive
  • Sandy Creek Transit Center
  • University Mall (at Giant)
  • Vienna Metro
  • West Campus

How to Request A Ride

Step 1: Download the Transloc app. Click on View On-Demand Services and choose Mason Shuttles on Demand

  • Create your account using your Mason email address.
  • Enter a phone number that can receive texts; it’s how the app will contact you if needed.

 

Step 2: Click on Booking Available at the bottom of the screen.

 

Step 3: Select from a range of pick-up and drop-off locations to request your ride.

Note: Mason Shuttles On-Demand only serves the locations in the drop-down menu.

Step 4: Your estimated pick-up time will show up at the bottom of your screen once your ride is scheduled. The app will provide an estimated pick-up time and it will adjust the time if conditions change.

  • When you request the shuttle, you will be put into a queue to be picked up; the length of the wait for your pick-up is dependent on the demand for the shuttle at the time.
  • You may experience a delay in receiving a pick-up notification during high volume times as the TransLoc app algorithm assesses which vehicle can pick you up.
  • It is recommended that you not cancel the shuttle and then immediately rebook it; this just puts you further down the list for pick-up.

 

Step 5: Arrive at the pick-up location in advance. When you see the On-Demand Shuttle, be sure to signal to the driver that you are being picked up.

  • You must be at the stop when the shuttle arrives; they can’t wait for you.
  • There may be a short delay in service during driver shift changes.
  • If you’re using other Mason Shuttles, you can track it on the Transloc app, searching for George Mason under the Routes section.