The Office of Transportation Services aims to provide the best service possible with available resources to support students in their academic achievements.

We are now hiring drivers for fall 2024!Learn more about working for UMass Lowell Transportation Services.

Opening Schedule

Our first day of shuttle service for the Fall 2024 semester will be Friday August 30. We will run limited Night and Weekend (N&W) service (Red Line N&W, and Orange Line N&W) until the first day of classes. Wednesday September 4 will be our first day of full academic service (Blue Line, Red Line, and Orange Line).

  • Friday, August 30: 9 a.m. – Midnight: N&W Service
  • Saturday, August 31: 9 a.m. – Midnight: N&W Service
  • Sunday, September 01: Noon – Midnight: N&W Service
  • Monday, September 02: Noon - Midnight (Holiday): N&W Service
  • Tuesday, September 03: 9 a.m. – Midnight: N&W Service (plus extra buses for Convocation)
  • Wednesday, September 04: 7 a.m. - Midnight: Regular Service begins

Transportation Services Hours of Operation

Day Service

  • Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Learn more by visiting the Day Service webpage.

Night and Weekend (N&W) Service

  • Monday - Friday: 6 p.m. - Midnight
  • Saturdays: 9 a.m. - Midnight
  • Sundays: Noon - Midnight (Limited Service)

Learn more by visiting the Night and Weekend Service webpage.

Please utilize the Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) for transportation needs outside of our service hours, and to locations off campus. It is free for any student or staff member with your UCard.

See how to ride our shuttles.