Shuttle Services

Shuttle Services

UNC Asheville operates two campus shuttle routes during the academic year (August-May), taking students around campus and to nearby locations. The University also offers an evening shuttle to off-campus locations, including nearby grocery and drug stores.

  • Regular Shuttle routes operate Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Please see the route details below for more information.
  • The Evening Shuttle route operates Monday-Friday, 5 – 10 p.m. and services all Red and Blue stops as well as the CVS & Harris Teeter plaza on Merrimon Ave. The Evening Shuttle route is no longer on demand.  Service will be reduced to one shuttle to cover the extended route. You may track shuttle locations via the Safezone App.
  • The Saturday Shuttle route operates from 12 – 4pm. Please see the route details below for more information.

Shuttles operate when classes are in session during the fall and spring semesters. This includes exam week and reading days.

Adjusted Hours of Operation

  • When there are no regularly scheduled classes taking place, during holidays, or other breaks between semesters, there is no shuttle service.
  • There is no shuttle service during the Summer I and Summer II sessions.
  • Short service delays are possible 12 – 12:15 p.m. on weekdays during driver shift changes.

Shuttles on a designated route are identifiable by a colored block affixed to the front or side of the vehicle.

Blue Route

Blue Route begins service at The Verge at 7:30 a.m. Monday–Friday. View the Route Map Here.

Shuttle Stops
1The Verge Apartments
2Campus Drive @ Lot P1
3University Heights @ Campus Drive, Bulldog Statue (Kimmel)
4Governor’s Hall Bus Stop
5Highsmith Student Union
6Zeis Hall Bus Stop
7P28 ART Bus Stop
8University Hgts @ Owen Hall
9STEAM Studios

Red Route

The Red Route begins service at Hawthorne Northside at 7:30 a.m. Monday–Friday. View the Route Map Here.

Shuttle Stops
1Hawthorne Northside Apartments
2Edgewood Rd @ Lot P34
3University Hgts @ Owen Hall
4University Hgts @ Campus Drive, Bulldog Statue (Kimmel)
5Governor’s Hall Bus Stop
6Highsmith Student Union
7118 W.T. Weaver Health & Counseling Center
8P28 ART Bus Stop

Saturday Route

The Saturday Route begins service at Highsmith Student Union at 12:00 pm and delivers riders to Harris Teeter on Merrimon Ave. Service concludes at 4:00pm

Shuttle Stops
1Highsmith Student Union 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, & 4:00pm
2Harris Teeter, 136 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 12:30, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, & 3:30pm

Shuttle Rentals

Transportation and Parking Services offers campus shuttles for special events and trips off-campus. To request a shuttle for your event, please fill out a Request a Motor Pool Form. All motor pool policies apply to shuttle rentals. If you are an outside organization, please contact us at transportation@unca.edu or 828.258.7693.
Please provide at least two weeks’ advance notice when requesting a driver to ensure scheduling.
There are two types of shuttle rates available:

Shuttle Type

 Capacity Cost
UNC Asheville Dept. Use 8-14 passengers $70/hr (minimum 4hrs)
Outside Organization Use 8-14 passengers $100/hr (minimum 4 hrs)
Shuttle Rental Cancellations

A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required for all client-initiated cancellations. Otherwise, the rental will be charged at the agreed rate. All shuttle events scheduled during normal campus shuttle operating hours are subject to cancellation without notice.