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Summer 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

No Service Dates
Monday, May 27
Wednesday, June 19
Thursday, July 4

Fall 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 Fall Service
Friday, December 20

No Service
December 21-January 5, 2025

Winter Break Schedule

Service Begins
Monday, January 6, 2025

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

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.

New Stop: Commerce Building on University Drive stop added

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
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Summer Schedule
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 27
Wednesday, June 19
Thursday, July 4

Fall Semester 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 Fall Service
Friday, December 20

No Service
December 21-January 5, 2025

Winter Break Schedule

Service Begins
Monday, January 6, 2025

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 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
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Fall Schedule

Monday – Friday (Every 35/40 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*

†Service every 35/40 minutes Monday-Friday between 8:45 am-6:45 pm; service 75 minutes otherwise.

*last departure time

Last Day of Fall Service
Friday, December 20

No Service
December 21 – January 5, 2025

Winter Break Schedule

Service Begins
Monday, January 6, 2025

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

Summer Schedule
Monday – Friday
(Every 75 minutes)
Fair Lakes: 7:15 am-6:55 pm*
Sandy Creek: 8:05 am-7:45 pm*

*last departure time

No Weekend Service

No Service Dates
Monday, May 27
Wednesday, June 19
Thursday, July 4

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
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Summer 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

No Service Dates
Monday, May 27
Wednesday, June 19
Thursday, July 4

Please use the CUE Bus (free for all riders) for additional departures to campus (Rappahannock River Lane) and Vienna Metro.

Fall 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 Fall Service
Friday, December 20

No Service
December 21 – January 5, 2025

Winter Break Schedule

Service Begins
Monday, January 6, 2025

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

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.

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.
  • Global to Metro is not operating until further notice.
WiFi Available
ADA Accommodations
Bike Racks Available
Mason ID Required
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Fall Schedule

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

Service Change: December 9-18
Monday-Friday (Every 40 minutes)
West Campus: 7:00 am-7:40 pm*
Presidents Park: 7:20 am-7:20 pm*

*last departure time

No Weekend Service

Last Day of Fall Service
Wednesday, December 18

No Service
December 19 – January 20, 2025

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). For details, please visit Visitor Parking.
WiFi Available
ADA Accommodations
Bike Racks Available
Mason ID Required
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Fall 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 Fall Service
Sunday, December 15

No Service
December 16-January 17, 2025

Spring Service Begins
Saturday, January 18, 2025

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)
  • 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

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.

Share the Campus Together

Whether you walk, bike, or scoot, we're all part of the 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.