Transportation & Shuttle Schedules
Shuttle Service
Shuttle Locations
See the locations on and off campus where you can hop on board.
Main Gate Shuttle Shelter
Main Gate Shuttle Shelter is located across from the Admissions House Parking Lot 1. All shuttles depart from the Main Gate Shuttle Shelter for all Off- Campus transportation (including public transportation terminals when university is closing).
Almeida & High Street (formerly Bristol)
- CVS
- Almeida Complex
- Bayview at Wood
- High Street (all stop signs)
- Main Shuttle Shelter
Wood Street & Almeida (new route)
- Wood Street (all stop signs)
- Almeida Complex
- Main Shuttle Shelter
Inner Campus & Almeida Shuttle
- A lot Parking Garage Shelter
- Bayside Stop Sign
- Dining Commons
- Gabelli School of Business
- Student Development/Cedar Hall
- Stonewall/Willow Shuttle Shelter
- Main Shuttle Shelter
- Almeida
- Main Shuttle Shelter
- North Campus Residence Hall Cross Walk
- A lot Parking Garage Shelter
Saturday/Sunday/Holiday
- High St (all stop signs)
- Almeida
- CVS
- Stop & Shop
- Bristol Golf
- Main Shuttle Shelter
Safety issues
- Roger William Shuttle services will follow current CDC recommendations
- Waiting for a shuttle at a stop please stay approximately three (3’) feet from the curb until the shuttle comes to a complete stop.
- Wait for the shuttle to come to a complete stop before getting out of your seat.
- Immediately sit down when you get on the shuttle, the shuttle does not move until everyone is seated.
- Please do not open any windows on the shuttles.
- Do not attempt to chase a shuttle once it is moving to get the driver to stop.
- Shuttles will only stop at designated stops.
- Only cross in front of the shuttle at the designated stops on campus.
Shuttle Schedules
See the complete shuttle schedule and schedules for holidays and school breaks.
2024-2025 Academic Year Shuttle Schedule
Please arrive at the shuttle stop at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Please keep in mind that the shuttle times are approximate and are subject to traffic and weather conditions. Inner campus passengers, please do wave the shuttle down.
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Current posted schedules are subject to change and start Monday August 28t.
- Almeida/High St
- Wood St/Almeida
- Inner/Almeida
- Merchant Run
- Saturday, Sunday & Holiday Schedule
- Intersession (Runs August 12 - 23) Summer shuttle will be on call 7:00 a.m. -11:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. No shuttles run Saturdays, Sundays or Holiday's during Intersession. Shuttles will only pick up and drop off at designated stops. Please contact Public Safety dispatch at 401-254-3611. Regular schedule resumes Saturday August 24th.
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Monday - Friday Bristol
Bristol 7 A.M. - 10:30 P.M. last shuttle leaves main campus
Saturday and Sunday
8A - 11:10 P.M. last shuttle leaves main campus
Please arrive at the shuttle stop at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled stop. Please keep in mind that shuttle times are approximate and are subject to traffic and weather conditions.
To obtain Transportation information email: shuttleservice@rwu.edu.
Saturday, Sunday, Holiday Schedule
- Saturday: 8 A.M. - 11:10 P.M. last shuttle leaves main campus
- Sunday; 8 A.M. - 11:10 P.M. last shuttle leaves main campus
Emergency School Cancellations Hours
Transportation service will operate on the weekend schedule and the operation will stop as posted..
Intersession Schedule
Intersession Schedule is run during Winter Break, Spring Break and from the Monday after Commencement till 1st day of Fall Semester. Intersession schedule is run from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. There is no shuttle on Saturday, Sunday or university holidays during the intersession. Summer Intersession Schedule begins May 20th. Shuttle will be on call beginning at 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Students and Staff needing transportation during the on call hours, should contact Public Safety dispatch (401-254-3611) and request the shuttle for pick up. We will only pick up and drop off at designated stops.
Winter service advisory
Service could be suspended due to inclement weather or when a State of Emergency is Declared.
For up to date information for shuttle operation and parking restrictions call 401-254-3611
MG Shuttle Stop | CVS | Almeida | Bayview @ Wood | Bayview @ High | High @ Franklin | High @ Bradford | High @ State | High @ Church | High @ Constitution | High @ Union |
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7:00 AM | 7:05 AM | 7:10 AM | 7:12 AM | 7:13 AM | 7:14 AM | 7:15 AM | 7:16 AM | 7:17 AM | 7:18 AM | 7:20 AM |
7:30 AM | 7:35 AM | 7:40 AM | 7:42 AM | 7:43 AM | 7:44 AM | 7:45 AM | 7:46 AM | 7:47 AM | 7:48 AM | 7:50 AM |
8:00 AM | 8:05 AM | 8:10 AM | 8:12 AM | 8:13 AM | 8:14 AM | 8:15 AM | 8:16 AM | 8:17 AM | 8:18 AM | 8:20 AM |
8:30 AM | 8:35 AM | 8:40 AM | 8:42 AM | 8:43 AM | 8:44 AM | 8:45 AM | 8:46 AM | 8:47 AM | 8:48 AM | 8:50 AM |
9:30 AM | 9:35 AM | 9:40 AM | 9:42 AM | 9:43 AM | 9:44 AM | 9:45 AM | 9:46 AM | 9:47 AM | 9:48 AM | 9:50 AM |
10:00 AM | 10:05 AM | 10:10 AM | 10:12 AM | 10:13 AM | 10:14 AM | 10:15 AM | 10:16 AM | 10:17 AM | 10:18 AM | 10:20 AM |
10:30 AM | 10:35 AM | 10:40 AM | 10:42 AM | 10:43 AM | 10:44 AM | 10:45 AM | 10:46 AM | 10:47 AM | 10:48 AM | 10:50 AM |
11:00 AM | 11:05 AM | 11:10 AM | 11:12 AM | 11:13 AM | 11:14 AM | 11:15 AM | 11:16 AM | 11:17 AM | 11:18 AM | 11:20 AM |
12:00 PM | 12:05 PM | 12:10 PM | 12:12 PM | 12:13 PM | 12:14 PM | 12:15 PM | 12:16 PM | 12:17 PM | 12:18 PM | 12:20 PM |
12:30 PM | 12:35 PM | 12:40 PM | 12:42 PM | 12:43 PM | 12:44 PM | 12:45 PM | 12:46 PM | 12:47 PM | 12:48 PM | 12:50 PM |
1:00 PM | 1:05 PM | 1:10 PM | 1:12 PM | 1:13 PM | 1:14 PM | 1:15 PM | 1:16 PM | 1:17 PM | 1:18 PM | 1:20 PM |
1:30 PM | 1:35 PM | 1:40 PM | 1:42 PM | 1:43 PM | 1:44 PM | 1:45 PM | 1:46 PM | 1:47 PM | 1:48 PM | 1:50 PM |
2:00 PM | 2:05 PM | 2:10 PM | 2:12 PM | 2:13 PM | 2:14 PM | 2:15 PM | 2:16 PM | 2:17 PM | 2:18 PM | 2:20 PM |
2:30 PM | X | 2:35 PM | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
3:00 PM | 3:05 AM | 3:10 PM | 3:12 PM | 3:13 PM | 3:14 PM | 3:15 PM | 3:16 PM | 3:17 PM | 3:18 PM | 3:20 PM |
3:30 PM | 3:35 PM | 3:40 PM | 3:42 PM | 3:43 PM | 3:44 PM | 3:45 PM | 3:46 PM | 3:47 PM | 3:48 PM | 3:50 PM |
4:00 PM | 4:05 PM | 4:10 PM | 4:12 PM | 4:13 PM | 4:14 PM | 4:15 PM | 4:16 PM | 4:17 PM | 4:18 PM | 4:20 PM |
4:30 PM | 4:35 PM | 4:40 PM | 4:42 PM | 4:43 PM | 4:44 PM | 4:45 PM | 4:46 PM | 4:47 PM | 4:48 PM | 4:50 PM |
5:30 PM | 5:35 PM | 5:40 PM | 5:42 PM | 5:43 PM | 5:44 PM | 5:45 PM | 5:46 PM | 5:47 PM | 5:48 PM | 5:50 PM |
6:00 PM | 6:05 PM | 6:10 PM | 6:12 PM | 6:13 PM | 6:14 PM | 6:15 PM | 6:16 PM | 6:17 PM | 6:18 PM | 6:20 PM |
6:30 PM | 6:35 PM | 6:40 PM | 6:42 PM | 6:43 PM | 6:44 PM | 6:45PM | 6:46 PM | 6:47 PM | 6:48 PM | 6:50 PM |
7:00 PM | 7:05 PM | 7:10 PM | 7:12 PM | 7:13 PM | 7:14 PM | 7:15 PM | 7:16 PM | 7:17 PM | 7:18 PM | 7:20 PM |
8:00 PM | 8:05 PM | 8:10 PM | 8:12 PM | 8:13 PM | 8:14 PM | 8:15 PM | 8:16 PM | 8:17 PM | 8:18 PM | 8:20 PM |
8:30 PM | 8:35 PM | 8:40 PM | 8:42 PM | 8:43 PM | 8:44 PM | 8:45 PM | 8:46 PM | 8:47 PM | 8:48 PM | 8:50 PM |
9:00 PM | 9:05 PM | 9:10 PM | 9:12 PM | 9:13 PM | 9:14 PM | 9:15 PM | 9:16 PM | 9:17 PM | 9:18 PM | 9:20 PM |
9:30 PM | 9:35 PM | 9:40 PM | 9:42 PM | 9:43 PM | 9:44 PM | 9:45 PM | 9:46 PM | 9:47 PM | 9:48 PM | 9:50 PM |
10:00PM | 10:05 PM | 10:10 PM | 10:12 PM | 10:13 PM | 10:14 PM | 10:15 PM | 10:16 PM | 10:17 PM | 10:18 PM | 10:20 PM |
10:30 PM | X | 10:40 PM | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
MG Shuttle Stop | Wood @ Collins | Wood @ Mt. Hope | Wood @ State | Wood @ Franklin | Wood @ Bayview | Almeida |
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7:00 AM | 7:03 AM | 7:05 AM | 7:06 AM | 7:07 AM | 7:08 AM | 7:15 AM |
7:25 AM | 7:28 AM | 7:30 AM | 7:31 AM | 7:32 AM | 7:33 AM | 7:40 AM |
7:50 AM | 7:53 AM | 7:55 AM | 7:56 AM | 7:57 AM | 7:58 AM | 8:05 AM |
8:15 AM | 8:18 AM | 8:20 AM | 8:21 AM | 8:22 AM | 8:23 AM | 8:30 AM |
9:00 AM | 9:03 AM | 9:05 AM | 9:06 AM | 9:07 AM | 9:08 AM | 9:15 AM |
9:25 AM | 9:28 AM | 9:30 AM | 9:31 AM | 9:32 AM | 9:33 AM | 9:40 AM |
9:50 AM | 9:53 AM | 9:55 AM | 9:56 AM | 9:57 AM | 9:58 AM | 10:05 AM |
10:15 AM | 10:18 AM | 10:20 AM | 10:21 AM | 10:22 AM | 10:23 AM | 10:30 AM |
10:40 AM | 10:43 AM | 10:45 AM | 10:46 AM | 10:47 AM | 10:48 AM | 10:55 AM |
11:05 AM | 11:08 AM | 11:10 AM | 11:11 AM | 11:12 AM | 11:13 AM | 11:20 AM |
11:30 AM | 11:33 AM | 11:35 AM | 11:36 AM | 11:37 AM | 11:38 AM | 11:45 AM |
12:25 PM | 12:28 PM | 12:30 PM | 12:31 PM | 12:32 PM | 12:33 PM | 12:40 PM |
12:50 PM | 12:53 PM | 12:55 PM | 12:56 PM | 12:57 PM | 12:58 PM | 1:05 PM |
1:15 PM | 1:18 PM | 1:20 PM | 1:21 PM | 1:22 PM | 1:23 PM | 1:30 PM |
1:40 PM | 1:43 PM | 1:45 PM | 1:46 PM | 1:47 PM | 1:48 PM | 1:55 PM |
2:00 PM | 2:03 PM | 2:05 PM | 2:06 PM | 2:07 PM | 2:08 PM | 2:15 PM |
2:20 PM | 2:23 PM | 2:25 PM | 2:26 PM | 2:27 PM | 2:28 PM | 2:35 PM |
3:00 PM | 3:03 PM | 3:05 PM | 3:06 PM | 3:07 PM | 3:08 PM | 3:15 PM |
3:25 PM | 3:28 PM | 3:30 PM | 3:31 PM | 3:32 PM | 3:33 PM | 3:40 PM |
3:50 PM | 3:53 PM | 3:55 PM | 3:56 PM | 3:57 PM | 3:58 PM | 4:05 PM |
4:15 PM | 4:18 PM | 4:20 PM | 4:21 PM | 4:22 PM | 4:23 PM | 4:30 PM |
4:40 PM | 4:43 PM | 4:45 PM | 4:46 PM | 4:47 PM | 4:48 PM | 4:55 PM |
5:40 PM | 5:43 PM | 5:45 PM | 5:46 PM | 5:47 PM | 5:48 PM | 5:55 PM |
6:00 PM | 6:03 PM | 6:05 PM | 6:06 PM | 6:07 PM | 6:08 PM | 6:15 PM |
6:25 PM | 6:28 PM | 6:30 PM | 6:31 PM | 6:32 PM | 6:33 PM | 6:40 PM |
6:50 PM | 6:32 PM | 6:55 PM | 6:56 PM | 6:57 PM | 6:58 PM | 7:05 PM |
7:15 PM | 7:18 PM | 7:20 PM | 7:21 PM | 7:22 PM | 7:23 PM | 7:30 PM |
8:40 PM | 8:43 PM | 8:45 PM | 8:46 PM | 8:47 PM | 8:48 PM | 8:55 PM |
9:05 PM | 9:08 PM | 9:10 PM | 9:11 PM | 9:12 PM | 9:13 PM | 9:20 PM |
9:30 PM | 9:33 PM | 9:35 PM | 9:36 PM | 9:37 PM | 9:38 PM | 9:45 PM |
9:55 PM | 9:58 PM | 10:00 PM | 10:01 PM | 10:02 PM | 10:03 PM | 10:05 PM |
10:10 PM | 10:13 PM | 10:15 PM | 10:16 PM | 10:17 PM | 10:18 PM | 10:25 PM |
10:35 PM | X | X | X | X | X | 10:45 PM |
A- Lot | Bayside | Dining Commons | Gabelli | Cedar | Stonewall & Willow | MG Shuttle Stop | Almeida | MG Shuttle Stop |
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7:10 AM | 7:12 AM | 7:13 AM | 7:14 AM | 7:15 AM | 7:16 AM | 7:20 AM | 7:30 AM | 7:40 AM |
7:45 AM | 7:47 AM | 7:48 AM | 7:49 AM | 7:50 AM | 7:51 AM | 7:55 AM | 8:05 AM | 8:15 AM |
8:20 AM | 8:22 AM | 8:23 AM | 8:24 AM | 8:25 AM | 8:26 AM | 8:30 AM | x | x |
8:55 AM | 8:57 AM | 8:58 AM | 8:59 AM | 9:00 AM | 9:01 AM | 9:05 AM | 9:15 AM | 9:20 AM |
x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 9:30 AM | 9:40 AM |
9:45 AM | 9:47 AM | 9:48 AM | 9:49 AM | 9:50 AM | 9:51 AM | 9:55 AM | x | x |
10:20 AM | 10:22 AM | 10:23 AM | 10:24 AM | 10:25 AM | 10:26 AM | 10:30 AM | x | x |
11:00 AM | 11:02 AM | 11:03 AM | 11:04 AM | 11:05 AM | 11:06 AM | 11:10 AM | x | x |
11:35 AM | 11:37 AM | 11:38 AM | 11:39 AM | 11:40 AM | 11:41 AM | 11:45 AM | 11:55 AM | 12:05 PM |
12:10 PM | 12:12 PM | 12:13 PM | 12:14 PM | 12:15 PM | 12:16 PM | 12:20 PM | 12:30 PM | 12:40 PM |
12:45 PM | 12:47 PM | 12:48 PM | 12:49 PM | 12:50 PM | 12:51 PM | 12:55 PM | x | x |
1:15 PM | 1:17 PM | 1:18 PM | 1:19 PM | 1:20 PM | 1:21 PM | 1:25 PM | 1:35 PM | 1:45 PM |
2:20 PM | 2:22 PM | 2:23 PM | 2:24 PM | 2:25 PM | 2:26 PM | 2:30 PM | 2:40 PM | 2:50 PM |
2:55 PM | 2:57 PM | 2:58 PM | 2:59 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:01 PM | 3:05 PM | x | x |
3:30 PM | 3:32 PM | 3:33 PM | 3:34 PM | 3:35 PM | 3:36 PM | 3:40 PM | 3:50 PM | 4:00 PM |
4:05 PM | 4:07 PM | 4:08 PM | 4:09 PM | 4:10 PM | 4:11 PM | 4:15 PM | 4:25 PM | 4:35 PM |
4:40 PM | 4:42 PM | 4:43 PM | 4:44 PM | 4:45 PM | 4:46 PM | 4:50 PM | 5:00 PM | 5:10 PM |
5:45 PM | 5:47 PM | 5:48 PM | 5:49 PM | 5:50 PM | 5:51 PM | 5:55 PM | 6:05 PM | 6:15 PM |
6:20 PM | 6:22 PM | 6:23 PM | 6:24 PM | 6:25 PM | 6:26 PM | 6:30 PM | X | X |
MG Shuttle Stop | High @ Union | High @ Constitution | High @ Church | High @ State | High @ Bradford (Unity Park) | High @ Franklin | Bayview @ Wood | Almeida | CVS | Stop & Shop | Bristol Golf |
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8:10 AM | 8:15 AM | 8:17 AM | 8:18 AM | 8:19 AM | 8:20 AM | 8:21 AM | 8:23 AM | 8:30 AM | 8:35 AM | 8:40 AM | 8:50 AM |
9:10 AM | 9:15 AM | 9:17 AM | 9:18 AM | 9:19 AM | 9:20 AM | 9:21 AM | 9:23 AM | 9:30 AM | 9:35 AM | 9:40 AM | 9:50 AM |
10:10 AM | 10:15 AM | 10:17 AM | 10:18 AM | 10:19 AM | 10:20 AM | 10:21 AM | 10:23 AM | 10:30 AM | 10:35 AM | 10:40 AM | 10:50 AM |
11:10 AM | 11:15 AM | 11:17 AM | 11:18 AM | 11:19 AM | 11:20 AM | 11:21 AM | 11:23 AM | 11:30 AM | 11:35 AM | 11:40 AM | 11:50 AM |
1:10 PM | 1:15 PM | 1:17 PM | 1:18 PM | 1:19 PM | 1:20 PM | 1:21 PM | 1:23 PM | 1:30 PM | 1:35 PM | 1:40 PM | 1:50 PM |
2:10 PM | 2:15 PM | 2:17 PM | 2:18 PM | 2:19 PM | 2:20 PM | 2:21 PM | 2:23 PM | 2:30 PM | 2:35 PM ** | 2:40 PM ** | 2:50 PM ** |
3:10 PM | 3:15 PM | 3:17 PM | 3:18 PM | 3:19 PM | 3:20 PM | 3:21 PM | 3:23 PM | 3:30 PM | 3:35 PM | X | X |
MG Shuttle Stop | Bristol Golf | Stop & Shop | CVS | Almeida | Bayview @ Wood | High @ Franklin | High @ Bradford (Unity Park) | High @ State | High @ Church | High @ Constitution | High @ Union |
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4:10 PM | 4:25 PM | 4:30 PM | 4:35 PM | 4:40 PM | 4:41 PM | 4:42 PM | 4:43 PM | 4:44 PM | 4:45 PM | 4:46 PM | 4:47 PM |
5:10 PM | 5:25 PM ** | 5:30 PM ** | 5:35 PM | 5:40 PM | 5:41 PM | 5:42 PM | 5:43 PM | 5:44 PM | 5:45 PM | 5:46 PM | 5:47 PM |
6:10 PM | X | X | 6:15 PM | 6:20 PM | 6:22 PM | 6:23 PM | 6:24 PM | 6:25 PM | 6:26 PM | 6:27 PM | 6:28 PM |
7:10 PM | X | X | 7:15 PM | 7:20 PM | 7:22 PM | 7:23 PM | 7:24 PM | 7:25 PM | 7:26 PM | 7:27 PM | 7:28 PM |
8:10 PM | X | X | 8:15 PM | 8:20 PM | 8:22 PM | 8:23 PM | 8:24 PM | 8:25 PM | 8:26 PM | 8:27 PM | 8:28 PM |
9:10 PM | X | X | 9:15 PM | 9:20 PM | 9:22 PM | 9:23 PM | 9:24 PM | 9:25 PM | 9:26 PM | 9:27 PM | 9:28 PM |
10:10 PM | X | X | 10:15 PM | 10:20 PM | 10:22 PM | 10:23 PM | 10:24 PM | 10:25 PM | 10:26 PM | 10:27 PM | 10:28 PM |
11:10 PM | X | X | 11:15 PM | 11:20 PM | 11:22 PM | 11:23 PM | 11:24 PM | 11:25 PM | 11:26 PM | 11:27 PM | 11:28 PM |
MG shuttle stop | High Street (all stop signs) | Almeida | Stop & Shop | Bristol Golf |
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5:10 PM | 5:15 PM | 5:20 PM | 5:30 PM | 5:40 PM |
6:10 PM | 6:15 PM | 6:20 PM | 6:30 PM | 6:40 PM |
7:10 PM | 7:15 PM | 7:20 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:40 PM |
8:20 PM | X | X | 8:30 PM | 8:40 PM |
Special Transportation Request
The shuttle service offers shuttles for University sponsored group events and field trips. There is a charge for this service. The department requesting this service is responsible for providing an account number one week prior to the scheduled departure time.
Expenses associated with the scheduled trip are the responsibility of the department or group scheduling the trip. Twenty-four hours advance notice is required for all trip cancellations.
Special Shuttle Transportation Request Form
Motor Vehicle Program
This policy is intended to provide the requirements by which լи and Roger Williams School of Law employees and students are permitted to safely operate University owned, leased, or rented motor vehicles.
Motor Vehicle Policy and Program information
Authorized Driver list (current as of 081624)
RIPTA Bus Information
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority provides public transportation, primarily buses, in the state of Rhode Island.
All first-year students receive 10 free rides for the fall and spring semesters. The free rides are placed on a RIPTA Wave smart card that costs the student a one-time fee of $3 or can be added to the .
Go to the ID Office in the Lower Commons to inquire and receive your free rides.
The bus stop in front of լи is listed in the schedule as the “Mt. Hope Bridge” stop.
Zipcar Sharing Program
Zipcars are available to լи students ages 18+, faculty and staff. A Zipcar is, literally, wheels when you want them. With Zipcars parked on campus, all you have to do is decide where you want to go and when. Zipcar’s cutting-edge technology allows you to reserve a car online, or on your mobile device, 24/7.
Low hourly and daily rates include gas, insurance, and 180 miles per day.
լи Zipcars are located by the Fine Arts Building, across from Maple Hall. To find out more go to the
Note: the included insurance has a $1000 dollar deductible. A $0 dollar deductible is available if you pay a little more for your membership. See the details on the Zipcar website.
Zipcar for International students
Do you have a non-USA driver’s license? If so, learn more on Zipcar foreign drivers on the