For service updates visit the GW Rider website

COVID-19 Update:

Service will be suspended, effective Friday, March 20th at 6:00 p.m. Any service update will be published on this website and GW Rider. 

Regular Service:

The Vern Express shuttle routes provide transportation between GW's Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses. For most up-to-date information, download the GW Rider app. All passengers are required to present an ID. Accepted IDs include a valid GWorld, driver's license, or school ID. 

Mount Vernon Campus Stop Locations

• Pick-up & Drop-off: The Quad by Somers Hall/Ames Hall

• Drop-off only: Rear of Academic Building/Soccer field & Eckles Library

Foggy Bottom Campus Stop Locations

• Funger Hall (2201 G Street, N.W.) main entrance on G Street midway between 22nd & 23rd Streets

• 2025 E Street  -- available between 7am till 8pm 

SPRING 2020

A typical spring schedule runs from the middle of January when students return from winter break and lasts through commencement. Then typically a summer schedule would run until 

Monday - Friday

• 7:00AM – 8:00PM Departs every 5 minutes from both campuses
• 8:00PM - 1:00AM  Departs every 15 minutes from both campuses
• 1:00AM - 7:00 AM   Departs every 30 minutes from both campuses**
• **RMA will go offline at 3am and GW Safe Ride will start at this time**

Saturday 

• 7:00AM – 9:00AM Departs every 30 minutes from both campuses
• 9:00AM –2:00AM Departs every 15 minutes from both campuses
• 2:00AM – 7:00AM Departs every 30 minutes from both campuses
• **RMA will go offline at 3am and GW Safe Ride will start at this time**

Sunday

• 7:00AM – 9:00AM Departs every 30 minutes from both campuses 
• 9:00AM –8:00PM Departs every 15 minutes from both campuses
• 8:00PM – 7:00AM Departs every 30 minutes from both campuses
• **RMA will go offline at 3am and GW Safe Ride will start at this time**

Timing for One-Way Trip 

• The one-way trip between the campuses on the Vern Express typically takes 10-13 minutes.
• (*)When operating on a 15 minute schedule, there will be one Vern Express shuttle departing from both Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon Campus at: 00, :15 , :30, and :45 past the hour.
• (**) When operating on a 30 minute schedule, there will be one Vern Express shuttle departing from both Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon Campus at: 00 and :30 past the hour.
• During heavy traffic conditions, especially on weekdays from 7am to 10am and 3pm to 7pm during rush hour, the one-way trip may take longer. Passengers are encouraged to plan accordingly.  For most up-to-date information regarding the Vern Express please use the GW Rider app or access the GW Rider information through the GW App. 

Contact Us

Email us at [email protected] with questions, concerns or complaints or visit us through the GW Rider app (Apple/Android) or GW Mobile app (Apple/Android) 

Lost and Found:  Contact GWPD's Lost and Found at 202-994-6948 or visit Rome Hall, Suite 101.

Please contact GWPD [Emergency (202) 994 - 6111 Non-Emergency (202) 994 - 6110] to report any suspicious activity.