Thanksgiving Break
Regional Shuttles
Going somewhere during the break? Book a one-way or round trip to and from Fairfax Campus at a special price, exclusively for Mason Patriots!
Mason Student ID Required When Boarding
Shuttle Route 1
Richmond, VA
Shops at Willow Lawn (parking lot behind Panera Bread in front of Starbucks and Staples) 1601 Willow Lawn Drive, Richmond, VA
Newport News, VA
Patrick Henry Mall (JC Penney) at 12300 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA
Hampton, VA
Peninsula Town Center (Target) at 5001 Holt Avenue, Hampton, VA
Norfolk, VA
Target - 1245 North Military Highway, Norfolk, VA
Virginia Beach, VA
Target (Pembroke Mall – side facing Jeanne Street/Constitution Drive) at 4554 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Suite 550, Virginia Beach, VA
Questions? Please call Reston Limousine at 703-478-0500 for immediate assistance or email transpo@gmu.edu
Departing from Campus
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
11:00 am
Finley Lot, Fairfax Campus
Cost: $35
All regional city buses will depart from Finley Lot, Fairfax Campus beginning at 11:00 am with staggered departure times. Return bus sold separately. See below for details.
Return to Campus
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Various Locations
Cost: $35
Pickup times and locations vary. Bus drop off at Finley Lot on Fairfax Campus. The departing bus is sold separately. See details above.
Shuttle Route 2
White Marsh, MD (Baltimore)
White Marsh Park & Ride Lot – I-95/Exit 67 MD-43
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Mills (AMC Theater) at 1149 Franklin Mills Circle, Philadelphia, PA
Woodbridge, NJ
Woodbridge Center Mall (parking lot near Red Robin and old Sears) at 150 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge Township, NJ
New York City, NY
NEW LOCATION: 34th Street between 9th Avenue & Dyer Avenue, across from the Skylight Diner
Questions? Please call Reston Limousine at 703-478-0500 for immediate assistance or email transpo@gmu.edu
Departing from Campus
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
11:15 am
Finley Lot, Fairfax Campus
Cost: $35-$40
All regional city buses will depart from Finley Lot, Fairfax Campus beginning at 11:00 am with staggered departure times. Return bus sold separately. See below for details.
Return to Campus
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Various Locations
Cost: $35-$40
Pickup times and locations vary. Bus drop off at Finley Lot on Fairfax Campus. The departing bus is sold separately. See details above.
Other Transportation Options
If you plan to be away from Mason, check out the transportation options below. Public transit is accessible via the Mason shuttle Sandy Creek/Vienna Metro route or the CUE Bus.
Area Airports
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.
Mason Commutes
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 Mason ridesharing.
Public Transit
Union Station is a hub for Amtrak and some regional bus services. Students can take the Mason Shuttle or CUE Bus to Vienna Station (orange line) and transfer to the red line at Metro Center to reach Union Station.