Parking & Transportation Update
Whether you plan to travel afar or stay locally, check out information on various ridesharing options, Mason shuttles, and parking information.
Choose your winter break plan
Travel Information
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 train and regional bus services. Students can take the Mason Shuttle or CUE Bus to Vienna Station (orange line) and transfer to the red line at the Metro Center to reach Union Station.
Holiday schedules vary. Please check in advance.
Stay Local
Mason shuttles and parking on campus will have temporary changes during winter break. Plan ahead on your trips to grocery stores, restaurants, and beyond.
Mason Shuttles
If you plan to stay on campus or in the area, Mason shuttles offer limited ride services with modified schedules.
CUE Bus
The CUE Bus is an alternative and departs from Rappahannock River Lane. All routes end at Vienna Metro. Free for the public. Visit CUE Bus for a map and schedules.
Parking Update
Check out the latest parking information and spring permit sales information.
Parking Updates
Spring Permits
Permit Options:
- Resident Students
- Off-Campus Students
- Faculty/Staff
- Mason Square
- SciTech Campus
- Motorcycle/Mopeds
- Park+Dine Bundle
- Short-Term/Visitor Parking
Permit Sale Dates:
- Seniors/Graduate Students/Faculty/Staff – Wednesday, January 3, 8 am EST
- Juniors/Sophomores – Thursday, January 4, 8 am EST
- Freshmen and Others – Friday, January 5, 8 am EST
All Permit Holders
To leave your vehicle on campus over winter break, please park on permit levels 1-2 in Rappahannock Parking Deck in case of inclement weather.
West Campus, General Resident Lite, and Lot M/P permit holders must move their vehicles back to designated parking spaces at 7 am on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
West Campus, General Resident Lite, Lot M/P Permits
Starting Thursday, November 30, the following permits are valid in student general parking areas on the east/main campus, including Rappahannock Parking Deck (Permit Levels 1-2), lots A, C, L, and K:
- General Resident Lite and Lot M/P permits (effective at 5 pm)
- West Campus permit (effective at 8 pm)
Valid until 7 am, Tuesday, January 16, 2024