SHUTTLE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Summer shuttle services will start Tuesday, May 26th.
Due to ongoing construction, the Church Street shuttle stop will not be serviced until construction is complete.
Please use the Wayne Hall stop as an alternate pickup and drop-off location until the street reopens.
Shuttle Transportation on Campus
WCU Shuttle Buses are free for WCU students, faculty, and staff and provide convenient transportation throughout campus, West Chester Borough, West Goshen, and to the Exton Train Station.
An accessible shuttle equipped with a wheelchair lift is available by request for students and employees with temporary or permanent mobility needs. Learn more about Accessible Transportation.
Shuttle Routes and Schedules
The University provides shuttle service during the fall and spring semesters, with limited service available during the winter and summer sessions. To support campus events and student engagement, extended shuttle service may be offered during major University events such as Homecoming.
On Campus Shuttle Service
The University provides shuttle service between North and South Campus during the fall and spring semesters as well as limited service during the winter and summer sessions. The Gold Route runs daily from 7:15 a.m. - 2:15 a.m. on weekdays and from 10:00 a.m. - 2:15 a.m. on weekends (during fall and spring semesters).
On Campus Routes
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Off Campus Shuttle Service
All riders will be required to present their Ram Card ID when boarding any off-campus shuttles. No food or drink is permitted on the shuttles.
Off Campus Routes
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For real-time bus and shuttle locations and GPS tracking :
Shuttle Bus Service Calendars
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SEPTA or Chesco buses stop on campus?
Yes! Explore more about public transit including SEPTA, Amtrak and ChescoBus on the Transportation website:
Can I get from North to South Campus between classes?
Students should plan class schedules carefully when traveling between North and South Campus. Due to traffic and shuttle demand, transportation between campuses cannot reliably be completed during the standard 10-minute class break. Whenever possible, students are encouraged to allow additional travel time between classes.
How do I request a shuttle at R-Lot?
The R-Lot is located on South Campus, adjacent to Q-Lot and Farrell Stadium. While Q-Lot is a main South Campus shuttle stop (about .2 mile walk from R-Lot to the Q-Lot Shuttle stop), you may request a specific stop at R-Lot:
After parking in R-Lot, head to the bus shelter in the corner of the lot, by the Stadium,
and push the designated R-Lot light button. This light signals that someone is waiting
for the shuttle.
Please note the light will stop flashing after 5 minutes. If this happens and you
are still waiting, push the button again to make sure a driver will see it. Track
the shuttle using the TransLoc App.
Service Frequency
- Weekday Peak Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 8 :00 p.m., Service Frequency 5-7 min.
- Weekday Evening Hours: 8:00 p.m. - 2:15 a.m., Service Frequency 14 min
- Weekends Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:15 a.m.,Service Frequency 22-25 min
During fall and spring semesters, when do shuttles run?
During the academic year, shuttle service includes multiple campus routes with daytime, evening and weekend transportation.
For example, The Gold Route runs daily from 7:15am - 2:15am on weekdays and from 10:00am - 2:15am on weekends (during fall and spring semesters).
Expanded fall and spring semester routes and hours will be posted before the start of the semester.
Where do I find information on bus changes due to inclement weather?
- The WCU Homepage has WCU weather related information.
- The WCU Shuttle app has an announcements. Alerts are posted as soon as they are available.
Do you have Accessible Transportation?
Yes. WCU has a wheelchair accessible bus to transport students and employees with permanent or temporary mobility issues to and from on-campus locations.
Students can get qualified at the Student Health Center or the Office of Educational Accessibility, then make a reservation request from our Accessible Transportation page. Employees can get qualified by reaching out to the ADA Coordinator. Requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
Do you provide shuttles during Final Exams?
Service is provided on a modified schedule using the GOLD ROUTE & BLUE ROUTE.
December Exams
- Tuesday – Thursday
- 7:15 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Gold Route (4); Blue Route (1)
- 8:00 p.m. – 2:15 a.m. | Gold Route (2)
- Friday
- 7:15 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Gold Route (4); Blue Route (1)
- 8:00 p.m. – 2:15 a.m. | Gold Route (1)
- Saturday
- 7:15 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Gold Route (1)
May Exams
- Monday – Wednesday
- 7:15 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Gold Route (4); Blue Route (1)
- 8:00 p.m. – 2:15 a.m. | Gold Route (2)
- Thursday
- 7:15 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Gold Route (4); Blue Route (1)
- 8:00 p.m. – 2:15 a.m. | Gold Route (1)
- Friday
- 7:15 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Gold Route (1)
Are there shuttles during holidays and breaks?
- Modified service is provided every 22-25 minutes on weekdays when the University is closed (Labor Day, Fall Break, etc.).
- Service is not provided during Spring Break.
- Each Friday before Fall Break & Spring Break, service will end at an earlier time. Please check the TransLoc app and website for notifications. Service will resume the day before classes.