George Mason Shuttle summer service begins on Monday, May 18. The end dates for the spring shuttle service are as follows: On-Demand (May 10), Fairfax/Mason Square and West Campus (May 15), and all other routes (May 17). Summer service overview and full shuttle schedules are available online.
Fairfax, SciTech, and Mason Square campuses are recognized for their accessibility and flexibility in providing commuting options and benefits for the campus community.
Traffic on and around the Fairfax Campus greatly increases during the first few weeks of the semester. Shuttles, shared transportation, and alternative rides are available. See the announcement for more details.
Introducing the online quiz tool to provide recommendations on your parking permit options and the easiest ways to get around George Mason University.
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.
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!
Find out the latest updates on transportation services, Mason shuttles, and parking information for the new semester.
Or download the Transloc app to track public shuttles nearby in real-time.
Or download the Transloc app to track public shuttles nearby in real-time.
Winter Break Schedule
First Day of Service
January 5, 2026
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 16, 2026
Spring Schedule
Last Day of Spring Service
Friday, May 15
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
Summer Schedule
First Day of Service
Monday, May 18
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 25
Friday, June 19
Friday, July 3
Spring Break Schedule
Regular Service
Monday, March 16
March 9-13
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
Thanksgiving Break
November 26-30
No Service
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.
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Winter Break Schedule
First Day of Service
January 5, 2026
Monday-Friday (Every 70 minutes)
Sandy Creek: 6:00 am-10:15 pm*
Colgan Hall: 6:00 am-11:25 pm*
*last departure time
No Weekend Service
Last Day of Winter Service
Friday, January 16, 2026
Spring Schedule
Last Day of Spring Service
Sunday, May 17
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
Summer Schedule
First Day of Service
Monday, May 18
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 25
Friday, June 19
Friday, July 3
Spring Break Schedule
No Service Dates
Sunday, March 8
Saturday, March 14
Modified Service
March 9-13
Regular Service
Saturday, March 7
Sunday, March 15
March 9-13
Monday-Friday (Every 70 minutes)
Sandy Creek: 6:00 am-7:30 pm*
Colgan Hall: 6:00 am-8:40 pm*
*last departure time
Thanksgiving Break
November 26 -29
No Service
Sunday, November 30 (Every 2 hours)
Sandy Creek: 9:00 am-5:00 pm*
Colgan Hall: 10:00 am-6:00 pm*
* last departure time
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).
Or download the Transloc app to track public shuttles nearby in real-time.
Spring Schedule
Last Day of Spring Services
Sunday, May 17
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
Summer Schedule
First Day of Service
Monday, May 18
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 25
Friday, June 19
Friday, July 3
Spring Break Schedule
No Service
Saturdays, March 7 & 14
Sundays, March 8 & 15
Regular Service
Monday, March 16
March 9-13
Monday – Friday (Every 75 minutes)
Fair Lakes: 7:15 am-6:55 pm*
Sandy Creek: 8:05 am-6:30 pm*
*last departure time
Thanksgiving Break
November 26-29
No Service
Sunday, November 30 (Every 75 minutes)
Fair Lakes: 12:15 pm-7:45 pm*
Sandy Creek: 1:05 am-7:20 pm*
*last departure time
Winter Break Schedule
First Day of Service
January 5, 2026
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 16, 2026
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.
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Spring Schedule
Last Day of Spring Service
Sunday, May 17
Monday – Friday (Every 30 minutes)1
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*
1 Service every 30 minutes Monday-Friday between 7:00 am-4:00 pm; service 20 minutes after 4:00 pm.
*last departure time
Summer Schedule
First Day of Service
Monday, May 18
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 25
Friday, June 19
Friday, July 3
Spring Break Schedule
No Service
Saturdays, March 7 & 14
Sundays, March 8 & 15
Regular Service
Monday, March 16
March 9-13
Monday – Friday (Every 30 minutes)
Sandy Creek: 7:00 am-7:00 pm*
Vienna Metro: 7:00 am-7:30 pm*
*last departure time
Thanksgiving Break
November 26-29
No Service
Sunday, November 30 (Every 60 minutes)
Sandy Creek: 10:00 am-11:00 pm*
Vienna Metro: 10:30 am-11:30 pm*
*last departure time
Winter Break Schedule
First Day of Service
January 5, 2026
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 16, 2026
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.
Or download the Transloc app to track public shuttles nearby in real-time.
Winter Break
December 18- January 19, 2026
No service
Spring Schedule
May 4-15
Monday-Friday (Every 40 minutes)
West Campus: 7:00 am-10:20 pm*
Presidents Park: 7:20 am-10:40 pm*
Monday-Friday¹ (Every 20 minutes²)
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
No Summer Service
The fall schedule will be available in early August.
Spring Break Schedule
No Service
Saturday, March 7 – Sunday, March 15
Regular Service
Monday, March 16
Thanksgiving Break
November 26-30
No service
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:
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Spring Schedule
Saturday & Sunday
Noon-11:00 pm*
Last Day of Spring Service
Sunday, May 10
No Summer Service
The fall schedule will be available in early August.
No Winter Service
December 15 – January 16, 2026
*Rides must be requested by 10:00 pm for pickups between 10:00 pm-11:00 pm
Thanksgiving Break
November 26-29
No Service
Sunday, November 30
Noon-11:00 pm*
Spring Break
March 7-13
No Service
March 14 & 15
Noon-11:00 pm*
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:
In and Around Fairfax Campus Stops
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.
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.
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.
