Campus Transportation
Accessible Transportation
We provide transportation services to students with disabilities between on-campus locations via a wheelchair-capable van. To schedule: transportation@umassd.edu.
For questions regarding this service, contact the Transportation Office at 508.999.9175. If the shuttle service is cancelled, contact UMassD Police at 508.999.8107.
New SRTA pickup location
SRTA Sunday Service begins 01/28/2024. Sunday will share the same times as Saturday and is listed on the schedules as "Weekend"
Effective 12/15/2024 the SRTA bus will pick up and drop off students at the shuttle hut at the head of campus due to the size of the new buses they're cycling into their fleet. Please plan your trips accordingly.
On campus shuttle service will conclude at 5:00pm on Friday, May 9, 2025 and will resume service in the Fall.
Getting around campus
Resources to help you move around Ring road.
Track shuttles in realtime: Download BusWhere*
- Visit buswhere.com/umassd and sign up with your UMassD email.
- A confirmation email will be sent to you. If you don't see it, make sure to check your spam or trash folder. Click the link to register.
- Download "BusWhere for UMassD" in your phone's app store.
- Login to the app using your UMassD email.
Corsair Shuttle
On-campus transportation during the academic year
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 6pm–11pm |
| Monday–Friday | 7am–midnight |
| Saturday | 6pm–12am |
| Safe Rides by request Friday & Saturday | 12am–2am |
Transportation dispatch can be reached at 508.999.9175.
Commuting to satellite campuses
UMassD offers a shuttle and bus transportation to our satellite campuses: The Art and Design Studio & UMass Law
Art & Design Studio Loop Schedule
2024 - 2025 Academic Year
Not in service: Saturdays, Holidays, snow days, winter break, spring break
BCC stop is located at 800 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
ADS is located at Dartmouth Towne Center 438 State Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747
*Please see retail loop for additional ADS shuttle rides.
Monday–Friday
| DEPART Campus Center |
DEPART |
DEPART Hidden Brook |
DEPART ADS* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00am | 7:25am | 7:40am | |
| 7:55am | 8:30am | 8:45am | 9:00am |
| 9:10am | 9:35am | 9:50am | |
| 10:05am | 10:35am | 10:45am | 11:00am |
| 11:10am | 11:35am | 11:50am | |
| 12:05pm | 12:35pm | 12:45pm | 1:00pm |
| 1:10pm | 1:35pm | 1:50pm | |
| 2:05pm | 2:35pm | 2:45pm | 3:00pm |
| 3:10pm | 3:35pm | 3:50pm | |
| 4:05pm | 4:35pm | 4:45pm | 5:00pm |
| 5:10pm | 5:35pm | 5:50pm | |
| 6:05pm | 6:35pm | 6:45pm | 7:00pm |
| 7:10pm | 7:35pm | 7:50pm | |
| 8:05pm | 8:35pm | 8:50pm | |
| 9:20pm | 9:05pm | 9:35pm | 9:45pm |
Sunday
| DEPART Campus Center |
DEPART BCC |
DEPART ADS* |
|---|---|---|
| 12:05pm | 12:35pm | 12:50pm |
| 1:05pm | 1:35pm | 1:50pm |
| 2:05pm | 2:35pm | 2:50pm |
| 3:05pm | 3:35pm | 3:50pm |
| 4:05pm | 4:35pm | 4:50pm |
| 5:05pm | 5:35pm | 5:50pm |
UMass Law Route
(departs from the Campus Center)
- Monday-Thursday: 8:30am, 12:30, 6pm
- Friday: 8:30am, 12:30pm, 5pm
- UMass Law shuttle full schedule
There is no service to Law school on holidays, winter break or summer breaks, or school closings due to inclement weather.
Retail Loop
Pick up at the Campus Center every hour on the hour
Monday–Friday, 1pm–10pm
- Last pickup at the Campus Center: 9pm
- Students on last shuttle will be dropped off at residence halls if time permits.
Saturday, 9am–10pm
Last pickup from Campus Center 9pm
Stops include:
- Walmart
- Dollar Store
- Art and Design Studio
- Dartmouth Mall
- Stop and Shop
- Cross Road Bus Stop (near Walgreens)
- Target
Bus service via SRTA to Fall River & New Bedford
In partnership with SRTA, we offer students the ability to ride SRTA buses at no cost by simply showing your UMass Pass. View the bus schedules here SRTA Bus routes and schedule. SRTA provides access to routes and stops in Fall River, New Bedford, and the surrounding area.
The SRTA #9 bus provides transportation from the Main Campus (shuttle hut at the head of campus) to the New Bedford and Fall River Bus terminal. The bus also makes all intermediary stops along its route from UMassD to the New Bedford and Fall River terminal.
SMAST
To travel to SMAST in the south end of New Bedford, ride local public transportation (covering New Bedford & Fall River: SRTA: Southeastern Regional Transit Authority. See route maps for exact stops.
See New Bedford schedule & route map
See Fall River schedule & route map
In partnership with SRTA, we offer students the ability to ride SRTA buses at no cost by simply showing your UMass Pass. SRTA provides access to routes and stops in Fall River, New Bedford, and the surrounding area and the schedules can be viewed in the hyperlinks above.
The SRTA #9 bus provides transportation from the Main Campus (shuttle hut at the head of campus) to the New Bedford and Fall River Bus terminal. The bus also makes all intermediary stops along its route from UMassD to the New Bedford and Fall River terminal.
Exploring the surrounding areas
Want to go to the explore the Southcoast or head to Boston?
Peter Pan bus service to Boston
The Peter Pan bus runs from the New Bedford Bus terminal to Boston (South Station) daily. To purchase tickets, visit their website.
South Coast Commuter Rail
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has a commuter rail from Fall River/New Bedford to Boston called the South Coast Rail. To view the schedule please visit their website.
Connecting to the South Coast Rail has never been easier with the MicroConnector. With MircoConnector, you can get to and from the New Bedford, Church St, and Fall River SCR stations for just $1 or less. This service is convenient like a taxi affordable like a bus.
When the Safe Rides Shuttle Service hours conclude, you can contact the UMassD Police dispatch at 508.999.8107 to request a Safe Walk to your campus destination.
Zipcar, the world’s largest carsharing provider, allows you to reserve a car by the hour or day.
A membership based service, visit Zipcar’s UMass Dartmouth landing page or download the Zipcar app to apply and join for $35 annually with your University email. Once approved, which can take minutes through the app, Zipcars can be found in Lot 5 and Lot 13, where they are self-service and on-demand 24/7.
- Gas
- Insurance
- Maintenance
- 180 miles/day
- Roadside assistance
Bluebird Cab
1551 Purchase Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
508.999.1124
Yellow Cab
987 Pleasant St
New Bedford, MA 02740
508.999.5213
Bike racks are available outside most buildings around campus.
Coach vehicles
Academy Express (Contract UMDAR-01374)
POC: Kim Lennox
(401) 828-4100 ext. 3283
KLennox@academybus.com
A&A Metro (Contract UMDAR-01384)
Fernanda Amaral
(508) 697-0017
School buses
Tremblay's Bus Co., LLC (Contract UMDAR-01334)
Colleen Casmira
(508) 999-6436 ext. 217
Colleen@tbcbus.com
Looking for someone to share a ride with and be qualified to use convenient campus carpool spaces, check out Bay State Commute
Singular/special events
- To book transportation, contact the transportation office, 508-999-9175 Monday-Friday 9am–4pm.
- Approval is based upon the availability of staff and shuttles