Fall Permits Available Beginning on July 28, 2025
Fall permits will be available for purchase online beginning on July 28. The purchase schedule is as follows: Monday, July 28 (Faculty & Staff/Graduate Students/Seniors), Tuesday, July 29 (Juniors & Sophomores), and Wednesday, July 30 (Freshmen).
Summer Permits Now Available Online
Summer permits are available for purchase online. Student permits will expire on August 15, and faculty and staff permits will expire on August 31. Check the announcement for permit options and rates.
Parking & Transportation Quiz Now Available Online
Introducing the online quiz tool to provide recommendations on your parking permit options and the easiest ways to get around George Mason University.
Capital Bikeshare Stations Now Available on Fairfax Campus
Biking around campus and the City of Fairfax is easier than ever. Ride and park your ebike at one of 700+ stations across Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Membership discounts are available for Mason students.
Check Out the City of Fairfax CUE Bus
The CUE Bus is available to take you to many locations in the City of Fairfax and the Vienna Metro station. Free for the public. Just board and go!
Transportation Guide
Find out the latest updates on transportation services, Mason shuttles, and parking information for the new semester.
Track Your Shuttle
Or download the Transloc app to track public shuttles nearby in real-time.
Parking & Transportation Quiz
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Fairfax/ Mason Square
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Fairfax/ SciTech (Prince William)
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Gunston Mason Go-Bus
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Sandy Creek/ Vienna Metro
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West Campus Shuttle
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On-Demand Shuttle
Shuttle Tracker
Or download the Transloc app to track public shuttles nearby in real-time.
Summer Schedule
First Day of Service
Monday, May 19
Monday – 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
No Service Dates
Monday, May 26
Thursday, June 19
Friday, July 4
Spring 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 Schedule
Friday, May 16
Winter Break Schedule
Monday – 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 Winter Service
Friday, January 17, 2025
Spring Break Schedule
March 10-14
Monday – Friday (Every 2 hours)
Sandy Creek: 7:15 am-7:35 pm*
Hazel Hall: 8:15 am-8:25 pm*
*last departure time
No Weekend Service
Regular Service
Monday, March 17
Shuttle Route
The Fairfax/Mason Square shuttle operates between Sandy Creek Transit Center (Fairfax Campus) and Hazel 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 George Mason students and employees with valid Mason IDs presented when boarding.
New Stop: Commerce Building on University Drive stop added
Pickup Location: 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.
Shuttle Tracker
Or download the Transloc app to track public shuttles nearby in real-time.
Summer Schedule
First Day of Service
Monday, May 19
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
No Service Dates
Monday, May 26
Thursday, June 19
Friday, July 4
Spring Schedule
Monday-Thursday (Every 30/40 minutes)
Sandy Creek: 6:00 am-10:20 pm*
Colgan Hall: 6:00 am-11:30 pm*
Friday (Every 70 minutes)
Sandy Creek: 6:00 am-10:15 pm*
Colgan Hall: 6:00 am-11:25 pm*
Saturday-Sunday (Every 2 hours)
Sandy Creek: 9:00 am-5:00 pm*
Colgan Hall: 10:00 am-6:00 pm*
*last departure time
Last Day of Spring Schedule
Sunday, May 18
Spring Break Schedule
March 10-14
Monday-Friday (Every 70 minutes)
Sandy Creek: 6:00 am-7:30 pm*
Colgan Hall: 6:00 am-8:40 pm*
*last departure time
No Service Dates
Sunday, March 9
Saturday, March 15
Regular Service
Saturday, March 8
Sunday, March 16
Winter Break Schedule
Monday-Friday (Every 80 minutes)
Sandy Creek: 6:00 am-7:50 pm*
Colgan Hall: 6:00 am-9:10 pm*
*last departure time
No Weekend Service
Last Day of Winter Service
Friday, January 17, 2025
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 Manassas Mall on the way. From Manassas Mall, riders can access the OmniRide Bus System for transportation to surrounding areas. All shuttles are free for George 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).
Shuttle Tracker
Or download the Transloc app to track public shuttles nearby in real-time.
Summer Schedule
First Day of Service
Monday, May 19
Monday – Friday (Every 75 minutes)
Fair Lakes: 7:15 am-6:55 pm*
Sandy Creek: 8:05 am-6:30 pm*
*last departure time
No Weekend Service
No Service Dates
Monday, May 26
Thursday, June 19
Friday, July 4
Spring Schedule
Monday – Friday (Every 35/40 minutes)¹
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*
¹Service every 35/40 minutes Monday-Friday between 8:45 am-6:45 pm; service 75 minutes otherwise.
*last departure time
Last Day of Spring Schedule
Sunday, May 18
Spring Break Schedule
March 10-14
Monday – Friday (Every 75 minutes)
Fair Lakes: 7:15 am-6:55 pm*
Sandy Creek: 8:05 am-6:30 pm*
*last departure time
No Service
Saturdays, March 8 & 15
Sundays, March 9 & 16
Regular Service
Monday, March 17
Winter Break Schedule
Monday – Friday (Every 75 minutes)
Fair Lakes: 7:15 am-5:40 pm*
Sandy Creek: 8:05 am-5:15 pm*
*last departure time
No Weekend Service
Last Day of Winter Service
Friday, January 17, 2025
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 George 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.
Shuttle Tracker
Or download the Transloc app to track public shuttles nearby in real-time.
Summer Schedule
First Day of Service
Monday, May 19
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
No Service Dates
Monday, May 26
Thursday, June 19
Friday, July 4
Spring Schedule
Monday – Friday (Every 30 minutes)†
Sandy Creek: 7:00 am-10:40 pm*
Vienna Metro: 7:00 am-11:10 pm*
Saturday – Sunday (Every 60 minutes)
Sandy Creek: 10:00 am-11:00 pm*
Vienna Metro: 10:30 am-11:30 pm*
†Service every 30 minutes Monday-Friday between 7:00 am-4:00 pm; service 20 minutes after 4:00 pm.
*last departure time
Last Day of Spring Schedule
Sunday, May 18
Winter Break Schedule
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
Last Day of Winter Service
Friday, January 17, 2025
Spring Break Schedule
March 10-14
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 Service
Saturdays, March 8 & 15
Sundays, March 9 & 16
Regular Service
Monday, March 17
Shuttle Route
The Sandy Creek -Vienna Metro shuttle operates to the Vienna Metro station (Bay C-Northside) 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. 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.
Use the CUE Bus as an Alternative
The CUE Bus is an alternative and departs from Rappahannock River Lane. All routes end at the Vienna Metro. Visit CUE Bus for a map and schedules. Free for the public.
Shuttle Tracker
Or download the Transloc app to track public shuttles nearby in real-time.
No Summer Service
The fall schedule will be available in early August.
Spring Schedule
Monday-Friday¹ (Every 20 minutes²)
West Campus: 7:00 am-10:20 pm*
Presidents Park: 7:20 am-10:40 pm*
May 5-16
Monday-Friday (Every 40 minutes)
West Campus: 7:00 am-10:20 pm*
Presidents Park: 7:20 am-10:40 pm*
*last departure time
¹ Friday: service every 40 minutes.
² Monday-Thursday: service every 20 minutes from 8 am to 8 pm, every 40 minutes otherwise.
No Weekend Service
Last Day of Spring Service
Friday, May 16
Spring Break Schedule
No Service
Saturday, March 8 – Sunday, March 16
Regular Service
Monday, March 17
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 George Mason students and employees with valid Mason IDs presented when boarding.
Notes:
- West Campus Shuttle does not operate in the summer.
- All George Mason parking permits are valid in the West Campus parking lot. Visitor parking is available using ParkMobile (Zone 4906). For details, please visit Visitor Parking.
Shuttle Tracker
Or download the Transloc app to track public shuttles nearby in real-time.
Spring Schedule
Saturday & Sunday
Noon-11:00 pm*
*Rides must be requested by 10:00 pm for pickups between 10:00 pm-11:00 pm
Last Day of Service
Sunday, May 11
No Summer Service
The fall schedule will be available in early August.
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)
- 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)
- West Campus
How to Request A Ride
- 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 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.
Share the Campus Together
Whether you walk, bike, or scoot, we're all part of the George Mason Community! Please be mindful and share the road for all types of riders. See below for tips and resources for keeping our campus safe and inclusive.