GUTS Dupont Schedule, Times, Stops & Weekend Service
The GUTS Dupont Circle Shuttle connects Georgetown University’s Hilltop Campus with the Dupont Circle Metro Station on the Red Line. Regular weekday service runs Monday through Friday from approximately 6:00 a.m. to midnight.
This guide explains the campus boarding points, Dupont stop, weekday timing pattern, academic-year weekend shuttle, holiday schedule, fare, GOCard requirement on certain MedStar-operated trips, accessibility, live tracking and what to check before leaving.
What Riders Need to Know First
GUTS Dupont Rider Guide
GUTS Dupont Weekday Times
Georgetown lists the Dupont Circle route as operating Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. until midnight. The published timetable alternates campus departures between the McDonough Bus Turnaround and Lombardi Circle.
Georgetown states that the trip takes about 20 minutes from stop to stop. Actual travel can take longer because Massachusetts Avenue and Georgetown-area traffic are variable, so treat scheduled times as planned times rather than guaranteed arrivals.
| Period | What the official schedule shows | Rider guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Early morning | Service begins around 6:00 AM from Lombardi and 6:05 AM from the Bus Turnaround, with frequent alternating trips. | Confirm whether your trip begins at BTA or Lombardi before walking to the pickup point. |
| Morning peak | The published table contains closely spaced BTA/Lombardi departures, often producing Dupont arrivals only several minutes apart. | This is the highest-density portion of the timetable, but use the exact current table rather than assuming a fixed headway. |
| Midday | Trips are more widely spaced than during the peak periods. | Check the exact departure instead of assuming a bus comes every 5 or 10 minutes. |
| Afternoon peak | Frequent service resumes, including Georgetown-managed and Lombardi/MedStar-operated trips. | Georgetown lists MedStar-contracted Dupont service from Lombardi during the 3 PM–7 PM period. |
| Evening | Service continues toward midnight with wider spacing than the afternoon peak. | Verify the final trip from your actual boarding point; there is not one universal “last bus” for every stop. |
Bus Turnaround, Lombardi Circle & Dupont
This route is more useful to understand as two alternating campus origins feeding the same Dupont Circle stop. Georgetown’s timetable uses BTA for the McDonough Bus Turnaround and separately lists Lombardi Circle.
Main Hilltop Campus GUTS boarding location.
Hospital-side pickup used by MedStar-managed Dupont trips.
20th Street & Massachusetts Avenue NW near the Red Line.
Weekend Combination Shuttle
During the academic year, Georgetown runs a Weekend Combination Shuttle linking the Bus Turnaround, Rosslyn, the Bus Turnaround again, Dupont Circle, and back to campus.
| Bus Turnaround | Rosslyn | Back at BTA | Dupont | Return to BTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | 12:15 PM | 12:35 PM | 12:55 PM | 1:15 PM |
| 1:20 PM | 1:35 PM | 1:55 PM | 2:15 PM | 2:35 PM |
| 2:40 PM | 2:55 PM | 3:15 PM | 3:35 PM | 3:55 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:15 PM | 4:35 PM | 4:55 PM | 5:15 PM |
| 5:20 PM | 5:35 PM | 5:55 PM | 6:15 PM | 6:35 PM |
| 6:40 PM | 6:55 PM | 7:15 PM | 7:35 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:15 PM | 8:35 PM | 8:55 PM | 9:15 PM |
| 9:20 PM | 9:35 PM | 9:55 PM | 10:15 PM | 10:35 PM |
| 10:40 PM | 10:55 PM | 11:15 PM | 11:35 PM | 11:55 PM |
Dupont Holiday Schedule Is Different
Georgetown operates a special GUTS holiday schedule on designated holidays. On those holiday schedules, only the Dupont and Rosslyn routes operate; other GUTS routes do not.
How Much Does the GUTS Dupont Shuttle Cost?
How to Track the GUTS Dupont Bus
Georgetown’s transportation information points riders to real-time GUTS vehicle tracking. The university has also directed community members to the BusWhere for Shuttles app, using access code GEORGETOWN.
Wheelchair & Accessibility Information
Georgetown states that its GUTS buses are ADA accessible and equipped with wheelchair lifts. However, the university warns that contracted buses may not be accessible.
Dupont Circle GUTS Stop Map
Georgetown identifies the Dupont Circle GUTS stop at 20th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC.
- Use Dupont Circle Metro on the Red Line.
- Walk toward 20th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW.
- Confirm you are waiting for the Georgetown GUTS shuttle.
- Check direction before boarding.
- Have GOCard ready when using a MedStar-operated bus.
- Check service alerts before walking to the stop.
Connecting Between GUTS and Metrorail
Check Same-Day Changes Before Traveling
Georgetown posts temporary GUTS changes for weather, street conditions, special events and route disruptions. Past 2026 updates included delayed starts, suspensions and temporary reroutes, showing why an old timetable alone is not enough.
Georgetown Transportation Contact Information
37th and O Streets NW
Washington, DC
Lost & Found: 202-687-4343
GUTS Dupont Trip Checklist
- Confirm whether today follows weekday, weekend or holiday service.
- Check whether your campus pickup is BTA or Lombardi Circle.
- Use the current Georgetown timetable, not an old screenshot.
- Allow extra time for DC traffic.
- Check the current live-tracking option.
- Check same-day service updates.
- Have your GOCard ready for MedStar-operated service when required.
- For accessibility needs, verify the actual vehicle with OTM.
- At Dupont, use 20th St & Massachusetts Ave NW.
- Verify your return trip before entering Metrorail or leaving campus.
Official Georgetown Sources
Open official route page
Open weekend schedule
Open holiday schedule
Open accommodations page
Open GUTS information
Open Dupont updates
GUTS Dupont Bus Schedule FAQs
What is the GUTS Dupont bus schedule?
The regular Dupont Circle GUTS route operates Monday through Friday from approximately 6:00 AM to midnight. Exact departures alternate between McDonough Bus Turnaround and Lombardi Circle, so check the official timetable for your trip.
Where does the GUTS bus stop at Dupont Circle?
Georgetown lists the Dupont Circle stop at 20th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW in Washington, DC, near the Dupont Circle Red Line station.
How long does the GUTS Dupont trip take?
Georgetown states that the route takes about 20 minutes from stop to stop. Traffic can increase actual travel time.
Is the GUTS Dupont shuttle free?
Yes. Georgetown describes GUTS as a free shuttle for faculty, staff, students and others affiliated with Georgetown University and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
Do I need a GOCard to ride the Dupont shuttle?
Georgetown community members must show a physical or mobile GOCard when riding the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital-managed contracted buses that operate between Lombardi Circle and Dupont.
Does the GUTS Dupont shuttle run on weekends?
During the academic year, Dupont is served by the Weekend Combination Shuttle. Georgetown states that GUTS shuttles do not operate on weekends during the summer.
Does GUTS Dupont run on holidays?
Georgetown publishes a separate holiday schedule. On designated holiday-service days, only Dupont and Rosslyn GUTS routes operate according to the special timetable.
How can I track the GUTS Dupont bus?
Use Georgetown Transportation’s current GUTS live-tracking option. Georgetown has also directed users to the BusWhere for Shuttles app with access code GEORGETOWN. If tracking is unavailable, follow the newest Georgetown instruction or contact dispatch.
Is the GUTS Dupont bus wheelchair accessible?
Georgetown states that GUTS buses are ADA accessible and have wheelchair lifts. Contracted buses may not be accessible, so contact the Office of Transportation Management when a specific accessible vehicle is required.
Which campus stop should I use for Dupont?
The timetable alternates between McDonough Bus Turnaround and Lombardi Circle. Check the specific timetable row rather than assuming every Dupont trip begins at the same campus stop.