Shuttle Services

TU provides free shuttle service on and off campus for faculty, staff, and students.

Towson shuttle

Shuttle Routes and Schedules

Summer 2026 Shuttle Services

Modified Summer Services: May 26 - August 7, 2026 from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Summer Service Highlights

  • On-campus shuttle routes (Not in Service) from May 20 - August 23rd, 2026: Gold Route, West Village, or SafeRide
  • Paratransit Service: Available weekdays, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Demand Response (Off-Campus Routes): Available weekdays, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call 410-704-RIDE (7433) to request service

Other Shuttle Services

  • Collegetown Shuttle: Ended May 16, 2026
  • Baltimore County "The Loop": Continues regular operations in Towson area.

Fall 2026 Services Resume: Monday, August 24, 2026 at 6:30 a.m.

The following schedules are effective August 25, 2025 - May 19, 2026.

Fall 2026 schedules to be posted late July.

Shuttle Route

Schedule

On Campus: West Village-Core West Village-Core Route
On Campus: Gold Route Day Gold Route PDF (Monday - Friday)
Evening Gold Route (Monday - Friday)
Weekend Gold Route (Saturday - Sunday)
Lake-Walker Lake-Walker Route
Kenilworth-Armory Kenilworth-Armory Route
Goucher-Loch Raven Goucher-Loch Raven Route
York-Fairmount Baltimore County Loop
SafeRide Effective August 24th, service is provided from 2:00am to 7 a.m. seven days a week. To request a ride, call 410-704-SAFE. 
Paratransit 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday (effective during Spring/Fall Semester only)

Towson University offers both on- and off-campus shuttle service during class sessions. We also offer Paratransit, SafeRide, and charter bus services. For questions about service, email .

On-campus shuttles run only during the fall and spring terms. Off-campus shuttles operate during the fall and spring term and on an abbreviated schedule over winter, spring, and summer breaks. See the shuttle routes and nearby MTA bus stops on TUTigerRide

Holidays, Inclement Weather, and Emergency Closures

Campus shuttles do not operate when Towson University is closed for holidays or inclement weather. In the event of university closure due to inclement weather, shuttles will continue to operate one hour after the specified closure time, and begin operation one hour before the university reopens, provided it is safe to do so. Please visit the Emergency Closing Information page for more information.

Departure and Arrival Times

All published scheduled times are departure times. Times are estimates and can be affected by traffic, weather conditions, and construction. Real-time shuttle information is available on TUTigerRide. 

Riders are expected to arrive at their bus stop at least five minutes before the scheduled departure. The university is not responsible for delayed arrival times. Drivers are not permitted to make unscheduled stops. 

Baltimore Collegetown Shuttle

The Baltimore Collegetown Shuttle for Fall 2025 will run from Monday, August 25, to Saturday, December 13, 2025. Spring 2026 service will run from Tuesday, January 20, to Saturday, May 16, 2026.  For more information or to view the current schedule, visit the Collegetown Shuttle webpage.

The Loop Shuttle

The Loop shuttle offers free service within Towson's central business district. For more information or to view the current schedule, visit The Loop webpage.