University Transit Service

University Transit Service

University Transit Service (UTS) is a fare-free transit service committed to providing safe, reliable, efficient, and friendly transit service to University of Virginia students, faculty, and staff.

COVID-19 Rider Guide

Please review our Rider Guide before using UTS.

Go the distance for social distancing!

UTS encourages everyone who does not need to ride the bus to walk, bike, or scoot to get to work or class.

Real-Time Bus Tracking

Download the TransLoc Rider app or use TransLoc online to find the nearest bus stop, track your bus in real-time, see arrival time estimates, and receive service impact notifications.

Service Levels

UTS operates at different service levels throughout the year depending on the academic calendar, clinic holidays, university holidays, and event impacts. Please use our Operating Status page for updates during times of inclement weather.

Service Type	UVA Health Commuter Routes	Academic Routes
Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 Service	Redline - continuous service Blueline - continuous service	Gold Line - 20 minute service Green Line - 20 minute service Orange Line - 20 minute service Silver Line - 20 minute service End Time: 10:00 PM
Weekend Service	NO SERVICE	Gold Line - 20 minute service Green Line - No Service Orange Line - 20 minute service Silver Line - No Service End Time: 10:00 PM
Winter 2020 / Summer 2021 Service	Redline - continuous service Blueline - continuous service	Gold Line - 30 minute service Green Line - No Service Orange Line - 20 minute service Silver Line - 20 minute service End Time 8:00 PM
Inclement Weather Service	Check Operating Status page for details!	Check Operating Status page for details!
Commuter Service	Redline - continuous service Blueline - continuous service	NO SERVICE
Note: During Commuter Service, Redline commuters requiring midday transportation to the Red Lots at Scott Stadium should ride Blueline and request a special drop-off.

Each month, we will post a calendar of our service levels on our buses and in our bus shelters. You can also consult the service schedule for UTS operations.

Routes

The following information reflects approximate service times and does not reflect current road conditions or special events. For the most up-to-date information, please consult TransLoc or follow us on Twitter @UVAUTS.

 

UVA Health Commuter Routes

Updated information for UVA Health Commuters:

• If arriving between 5:00 AM and 8:30 AM, park in the Red Lots at Scott Stadium and ride the Redline or Redline Express to/from the Medical Center.
• If arriving after 8:30 AM, park in the Emmet/Ivy Garage and ride the Blueline to/from the Medical Center.

View the Commuter Routes by Arrival Time map HERE.

Note: During Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 and Winter 2020 Service, permit holders who park at Scott Stadium and need to return to the Red lots before Redline service resumes at 2:30 PM should use the UTS Orange Line (see below). During Commuter Service, the Blueline will drop off midday Red Lot commuters at Scott Stadium before continuing to the Emmet/Ivy Garage.

Note: The Blueline will only serve the Emmet/Ivy Garage, not the Blue permit lots located near John Paul Jones Arena.

Health System Employee Shuttle

UVA Health provides a shuttle for team members in the early morning and evening hours when University Transit Service is not available. Find more information HERE.

 

Academic Routes

View the Fall 2020 / Full Service system map HERE.

View the Weekend Service system map HERE.

Trying to figure out which route is right for you? Maybe we can help!

 

Lost and Found

The UTS lost and found is located at 1101 Millmont Street. Any items left on a transit bus will remain there until the end of the day. Please call 434-924-7711 and the dispatcher will help you identify the bus or confirm if your item has been brought in. University Transit Service policy prohibits transit operators from discussing lost items over the handheld radios. Items not in the UTS lost and found may have been brought to the lost and found in Newcomb Hall, or the University Police Department.

University Transit Service is not responsible for items lost or left on the bus.

• Lost and Found Policy

Feedback Form

Do you have comments, suggestions or feedback for the Department of Parking and Transportation? Please use our feedback form. Thank you!

UTS On-Board Advertising

Run your ad aboard a UTS bus! More details can be found HERE.

Drive a bus for UTS!

University Transit Service is searching for reliable Transit Bus Drivers. Find more information HERE!

Photo Credit: Ruby Hutchinson