Local Shuttle Transportation

Fall 2024 Local Shuttle Changes

Thanksgving and Winter Break Shuttles

Public Safety will remain open 24/7 over the Thanksgiving and Winter breaks.

Students can call Public Safety Dispatch at (540) 458-8999 for assistance and to request local transportation (e.g. Walmart, Kroger, the bus stop, medical appointments, safe rides, critical appointments etc.)

Thanksgiving Break:
Tuesday, November 26th: 12 pm - 8 pm - Regular Shuttle
Wednesday, November 27th: No University Shuttles Available
Friday, November 29th :        No University Shuttles Available.

Winter Break:
Dec 19 12-8 pm Regular Shuttles
Dec 21 12-6 pm Shuttles by Request
Dec 22 12-6 pm Shuttles by Request
Dec 28 12-6 pm Shuttles by Request
Dec 29 12-6 pm Shuttles by Request
Jan 2    12-6 pm Shuttles by Request
Jan 4    12-6 pm Shuttles by Request
Jan 5    12-6 pm Shuttles by Request
Jan 7    12-6 pm Shuttles by Request
Jan 9    12-8 pm Regular Shuttles Resume

W&L has partnered with Maury River Express to provide transportation to all W&L student for free when they present their Student ID. To view their routes, visit their website here.


As of fall 2024 the W&L local shuttle route will change from a call-in/request format to a fixed route.

Shuttles will run Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12 pm (noon) to 8 pm.

  • Last final round will start at 7:30 pm and only pick up at locations and return to campus.
  • Student's must present their physical Student ID for swipe or recording by the driver.
  • Emergency and essential appointments are still available on an as needed basis.
  • Shuttle timings allow for a pick-up at each stop every 15-30 minutes with a 45-60 minute round trip.

Shuttles will be available to all students who present an ID and will be available to ride to any stop along the route. The number of times a student can ride is not limited along the route within the shuttle time periods.

There are 2 shuttle routes detailed below:

Shuttle 1
QR Code for shuttle route 1

  • University Chapel Lot
  • Washington St (Quad)
  • Woods Creek
  • Law School
  • Village Apartments
  • Sororities
  • Washington St (Quad)
  • Global Service House
  • Davidson Park
  • Kroger/CVS
  • Food Lion/Va Breeze
  • Goodwill
  • Walmart (Rockbridge Area Health Center on request)

Map of Shuttle 2 Route

Shuttle 2
QR Code for shuttle route 2

  • University Chapel Lot
  • Davidson Park (Hospital on Request)
  • Global Service House
  • Washington St (Quad)
  • Sororities
  • Village Apartments
  • Law School
  • Woods Creek
  • Washington St (Quad)
  • Walmart (Rockbridge Area Health Center on request)
  • Goodwill
  • Food Lion/Va Breeze
  • Kroger/CVS

Authorized Shuttle stops BY REQUEST ONLY:
QR code for approved shuttle stops on demand

  • Rockbridge Area Heath Center
  • Augusta Health
  • Blue Ridge Physical Therapy
  • Rockbridge Health
  • VA Eye One Center
  • 2 South Main
  • Lylburn Downing Middle School
  • Wadell Elementary
  • Hospital/Urgent Care
  • Food Lion - for Virginia Breeze bus pickup or departure only

Please note: Local shuttle transportation is NOT provided for off-campus to off-campus transports.  For example, a request to pick-up from Rockbridge Regional Hospital going to the Pole Houses will not be honored.  All requested shuttles must either be picked up or dropped off on central campus.

Alternative Transportation Options