UMass Lowell Transportation Services

UMass Lowell Transportation Services UMass Lowell Transportation Services' goal is to get students, staff, and faculty between campuses

We've added a new bus stop for the new residence hall at 1 Merrimack Plaza. Using this stop may require a little more pl...
08/17/2026

We've added a new bus stop for the new residence hall at 1 Merrimack Plaza. Using this stop may require a little more planning than usual. To help, we created a transit guide for 1 Merrimack Plaza residents.

Weekdays Between 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Start by taking the Orange Connector from 1 Merrimack Plaza to University Suites. Shuttles depart approximately every 10 minutes.
For service to North Campus or the Lowell Train Station, transfer to LRTA #20 at USuites. Buses depart every 30 minutes, full schedule at LRTA.com
For South Campus, take the Red Line from the East Campus bus stop.

Weekdays Between 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Orange Line Day Service after 11 a.m. connects 1 Merrimack Plaza directly to USuites, North Campus, and Meehan Student Center. Shuttles depart approximately every 12-15 minutes.
For South Campus, take the Orange Line to USuites and change to the Red Line from the East Campus bus stop.

Weekdays Between 6 p.m. – Midnight, and Weekend service
Orange Line Night & Weekend connects 1 Merrimack Plaza directly to East Campus, Meehan Student Center and North Campus. Shuttles depart approximately every 15 minutes.
For South Campus, transfer at East Campus to Red Line Night & Weekend.
When Purple Line is active, 1 Merrimack Plaza becomes a request stop.

It's been a busy summer! Here's just some of the things we've been working on:New wrap on two of our shuttlesSecond bus ...
08/10/2026

It's been a busy summer! Here's just some of the things we've been working on:

New wrap on two of our shuttles
Second bus shelter added to USuites
Added grab handles on all shuttles where standing is allowed
Updated all bus shelter maps, including renaming UCrossing to Meehan Student Center
Added a bus stop for the new residence hall at 1 Merrimack Plaza

!! Finals Shuttle Service Update !!Friday May 8: Saturday Service 7 am - 10 pmSaturday May 9: Saturday Service 9 am - 10...
05/08/2026

!! Finals Shuttle Service Update !!

Friday May 8: Saturday Service 7 am - 10 pm
Saturday May 9: Saturday Service 9 am - 10 pm
Sunday May 10: Sunday Service Noon - 10 pm
Monday May 11: Weekday Service 7 am - 10pm

As we head into the summer months, please remember to Drive, Ride and Cross Safe!Cross Safe!-Phones down, eyes up. Look ...
04/29/2026

As we head into the summer months, please remember to Drive, Ride and Cross Safe!

Cross Safe!

-Phones down, eyes up. Look both ways before crossing
-Make eye contact with drivers, make sure they see you
-Be predictable, use crosswalks and follow the walk signal

As we head into the summer months, please remember to Drive, Ride and Cross Safe!Ride Safe!-Wear a helmet-Slow down and ...
04/29/2026

As we head into the summer months, please remember to Drive, Ride and Cross Safe!

Ride Safe!

-Wear a helmet
-Slow down and be able to stop quickly if necessary
-Follow traffic laws, don't run red lights and be predictable

As we head into the summer months, please remember to Drive, Ride and Cross Safe!Drive Safe-Slow Down whenever pedestria...
04/29/2026

As we head into the summer months, please remember to Drive, Ride and Cross Safe!

Drive Safe
-Slow Down whenever pedestrians are present
-Scan crosswalks and check for pedestrians before proceeding
-Slow down and give enough room when passing bicycles and scooters

This week’s employee of the week is JJ! JJ joined our team this spring and has been a great asset. JJ always has a smile...
04/27/2026

This week’s employee of the week is JJ! JJ joined our team this spring and has been a great asset. JJ always has a smile on his face and is ready to take on anything. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for him! Thank you for everything that you do for the team; congrats on employees of the week!

Finals Week Service:Friday May 1 (Reading Day): Weekend Service, Noon - MidnightSaturday May 2 (First Day of Finals): Fu...
04/24/2026

Finals Week Service:

Friday May 1 (Reading Day): Weekend Service, Noon - Midnight

Saturday May 2 (First Day of Finals): Full Weekday Service, 7 a.m. – Midnight

Sunday May 3: Regular Sunday Service, Noon - Midnight

Monday May 4 – Thursday May 7: Regular Weekday Service, 7 a.m. - Midnight

Friday May 8 (Last Day of Finals): Regular Weekday Service, 7 a.m. -10 p.m.

May 9 - August 27: Closed, No Service for Summer Break

August 28: (Move-in Day): Shuttle service resumes for Fall 2026

This week’s employee of the week is Emma E. She is one of our new spring hires and is already a shining star in the depa...
04/21/2026

This week’s employee of the week is Emma E. She is one of our new spring hires and is already a shining star in the department. She’s always at work on time with a positive attitude and a smile on her face. She will be one of our CDL trainees this summer, and we cannot wait. Congratulations, Emma. Keep up the good work.

Reminder! We will be running a holiday schedule tomorrow, April 20 for the holiday.
04/19/2026

Reminder! We will be running a holiday schedule tomorrow, April 20 for the holiday.

Address

220 Pawtucket Street
Lowell, MA
01854

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 12am
Tuesday 7am - 12am
Wednesday 7am - 12am
Thursday 7am - 12am
Friday 7am - 12am
Saturday 9am - 12am
Sunday 12pm - 12am

Telephone

+19789342222

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