Guts Bus Schedule: Routes, Times & Stops
Searching for the GUTS bus schedule? GUTS stands for Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle, a free shuttle network for eligible Georgetown University and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital community members in Washington, DC.
Find the official Rosslyn, Dupont Circle, Wisconsin Avenue, Arlington and Capitol Campus routes, selected departure times, weekend service, stops, Metro connections, live tracking and important October 2026 service updates.
Where Can You Find the GUTS Bus Schedule?
The official schedule directory is Georgetown University’s GUTS Shuttle website. Select your route—Rosslyn, Dupont Circle, Wisconsin Avenue, Arlington, Capitol Campus, Gallery Place, Union Station or a weekend shuttle—and read the timetable for your exact stop.
GUTS Bus Schedule Guide
GUTS Shuttle Routes, Destinations and Operating Hours
Georgetown’s GUTS network includes several different services. Some are frequent Metro station shuttles, others are campus-to-campus buses or evening loops. A Rosslyn departure is not interchangeable with a Dupont Circle or Capitol Campus departure.
Rosslyn Shuttle
Monday–Friday • 4:45 AM–12:00 AMConnects Georgetown’s Hilltop Campus with Rosslyn Metro Station in Arlington, Virginia, serving the Blue, Orange and Silver Metrorail lines.
Rosslyn stop: North Moore Street and 19th Street. Georgetown announced its return to this original stop location effective July 20, 2026.
Travel time: roughly 15–20 minutes between Georgetown and Rosslyn, depending on the listed trip and boarding point.
Rosslyn TimetableDupont Circle Shuttle
Monday–Friday • 6:00 AM–12:00 AMConnects Hilltop Campus with Dupont Circle Metro Station on the Red Line.
Dupont stop: 20th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW.
Travel time: Georgetown lists approximately 20 minutes between stops in the regular weekday timetable.
Dupont TimetableWisconsin Avenue Shuttle
Monday–Friday • 7:00 AM–7:15 PMConnects the Hilltop Campus with university locations along Wisconsin Avenue.
The current listed loop is Lombardi Circle → 2115 Wisconsin Avenue → 37th and Calvert Street → Lombardi Circle.
Typical ride: about 3–7 minutes between stops, with a roughly 15-minute complete scheduled loop.
Wisconsin Avenue ScheduleArlington Shuttle
Monday–Friday • Morning and evening periodsConnects Hilltop Campus with a 14-stop loop through North Arlington.
Published operating periods: 7:10–11:15 AM and 4:20–10:20 PM.
Stops include Key Boulevard, Langston Boulevard, Clarendon Boulevard, Pershing Drive and River Place.
Arlington Loop ScheduleCapitol Campus Shuttle
Monday–Friday • 6:30 AM–11:00 PMConnects Hilltop Campus with Georgetown’s Capitol Campus, Law Center, 55 H Street NW and 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW.
The Fall 2026 timetable began August 24. Georgetown describes about 20 minutes between the Bus Turnaround and the Law Center under normal conditions, with trip times varying.
Capitol Campus TimesGallery Place Loop
Monday–Friday • 6:00–11:00 PMAn evening loop connecting 55 H Street, Law Center-area stops, Massachusetts Avenue, 7th Street and Judiciary Square Metro.
It follows an 11-stop published loop and links with the Union Station Loop service pattern.
Gallery Place Loop TimesUnion Station Loop
Monday–Friday • Daytime express and evening loopConnects the Law Center, 55 H Street, 111 Massachusetts Avenue and Union Station. The published service distinguishes the daytime express loop from an evening neighborhood loop.
Georgetown notes that these shuttles do not operate during the summer.
Union Station TimetableWeekend Campus Shuttles
Academic year • Separate weekend timetablesWeekend service includes a combination loop linking Hilltop, Rosslyn and Dupont Circle, plus a 55 H Street Weekend Shuttle.
Do not assume these academic-year services operate with the same pattern during summer or on university holidays.
Weekend Combination ScheduleHow the Main GUTS Routes Connect
The Hilltop Campus is the main reference point for several GUTS services. Other routes operate mainly around the Capitol Campus. This diagram is schematic and is designed to help riders identify the correct destination; it is not a street-accurate route map.
GUTS Bus Times: Selected Official Departures
Different GUTS routes use different stop columns. Below are selected departure examples from Georgetown’s published timetables. They are not a complete list of every trip, and the October 9 temporary service plan can override normal Hilltop boarding locations.
| Route | Starting stop | Departure | Next destination | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosslyn | Lombardi Circle | 4:45 AM | Rosslyn | 4:55 AM |
| Rosslyn | Bus Turnaround | 6:05 AM | Rosslyn | 6:25 AM |
| Dupont | Lombardi Circle | 6:00 AM | Dupont Circle | 6:20 AM |
| Dupont | Bus Turnaround | 6:05 AM | Dupont Circle | 6:25 AM |
| Wisconsin | Lombardi Circle | 7:00 AM | 2115 Wisconsin Ave | 7:07 AM |
| Arlington | Bus Turnaround | 7:10 AM | Key Blvd / Ode | 7:16 AM |
| Capitol Campus | Bus Turnaround | 6:30 AM | Law Center | 6:46 AM |
| Union Station | Law Center | 7:45 AM | Union Station | 7:58 AM |
GUTS Route Travel Time Comparison
The following chart shows representative scheduled trip segments, not average network speeds or live journey estimates.
Bar scale: 20 minutes = 100%. The values come from the specific official timetable examples shown above. Traffic, pickup changes and route variations affect actual travel.
If you are unfamiliar with timetable columns, service-day labels or stop-specific times, see our step-by-step transit schedule reading guide before planning a tight class or work connection.
Wisconsin Avenue GUTS Shuttle: A Simple Loop to Follow
The Wisconsin Avenue route is a useful example because its regular loop has a clearly published set of timepoints and generally repeats every 20 minutes.
| Lombardi Circle | 2115 Wisconsin Ave | 37th / Calvert | Return Lombardi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | 7:07 AM | 7:10 AM | 7:15 AM |
| 7:20 AM | 7:27 AM | 7:30 AM | 7:35 AM |
| 7:40 AM | 7:47 AM | 7:50 AM | 7:55 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 8:07 AM | 8:10 AM | 8:15 AM |
| 8:20 AM | 8:27 AM | 8:30 AM | 8:35 AM |
| 8:40 AM | 8:47 AM | 8:50 AM | 8:55 AM |
Does the GUTS Bus Run on Weekends?
Yes, selected GUTS services operate on weekends during the academic year. However, the weekend network is not the same as the standard weekday Rosslyn and Dupont schedules. Georgetown states that GUTS does not run its regular weekend shuttle service during the summer.
Academic-Year Weekend Combination Shuttle
The weekend combination route travels from the Bus Turnaround to Rosslyn, returns to campus, continues to Dupont Circle, then returns to campus.
| Campus departure | Rosslyn | Campus return | Dupont | Campus return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 8:00 PM | 8:15 PM | 8:35 PM | 8:55 PM | 9:15 PM |
| 10:40 PM | 10:55 PM | 11:15 PM | 11:35 PM | 11:55 PM |
Selected rows from Georgetown’s academic-year Weekend Combination Shuttle timetable. Intermediate departures are omitted here; use the full official schedule for all trips.
Full Weekend Combination Timetable55 H Street Weekend Shuttle
Georgetown separately operates a weekend route between the Hilltop Campus and 55 H Street NW during the academic year. The published timetable beginning August 30 lists about 25 minutes from one main timepoint to the next.
| Leave Campus | Arrive 55 H | Return Campus |
|---|---|---|
| 7:05 AM | 7:30 AM | 7:55 AM |
| 8:30 AM | 8:55 AM | 9:20 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 10:25 AM | 10:55 AM |
| 4:45 PM | 5:10 PM | 5:35 PM |
| 10:30 PM | 10:55 PM | 11:20 PM |
GUTS Bus Holiday Schedule
Georgetown publishes a special holiday timetable. Under that schedule, only the Dupont Circle and Rosslyn services operate. Other GUTS routes do not operate under the listed holiday pattern.
Where to Catch the GUTS Bus on Campus
Two important boarding areas are McDonough Bus Turnaround and Lombardi Circle. The correct one depends on the route, which operator is running the bus and whether temporary changes are in effect.
McDonough Bus Turnaround
A normal pickup location for Arlington, Capitol Campus, 55 H weekend, Dupont and Rosslyn GUTS shuttles.
Route schedules may abbreviate this location as BTA.
Check the October 9 closure before heading here.
Lombardi Circle
A normal pickup area for Wisconsin Avenue and selected Rosslyn and Dupont trips, including contracted MedStar shuttle operations.
The Wisconsin Avenue pickup is located along East/West Road near the Leavey Center/Starbucks entrance.
The October 9 temporary arrangement moves all route departures to Lombardi between noon and 6:00 PM.
How to Confirm the Correct Shuttle Stop
GUTS Bus Stop Map: Lombardi Circle
Lombardi Circle is especially important for the Wisconsin Avenue shuttle, MedStar-related pickup operations and temporary campus relocations.
- Check the route name on the shuttle.
- Confirm whether your trip starts at Lombardi or BTA.
- Follow temporary event signs.
- Ask Georgetown Transportation if your accessible boarding path changes.
Google Maps can help with walking directions around Georgetown, but its public-transit routing may not include every university-only shuttle trip.
Our Google Maps transit and walking-directions guide explains how to inspect the final walking route and distinguish a public bus stop from an institutional shuttle location.
Is the GUTS Bus Free? Who Can Ride?
Free for eligible Georgetown University and affiliated MedStar community members.
Eligible Rider Groups
Georgetown identifies faculty, staff, students and other affiliated members of Georgetown University and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital as the primary eligible users.
GUTS is not a general paid public bus that anyone can board by purchasing a normal transit ticket.
Do You Need a Georgetown GOCard?
Georgetown states that students and other university community members using contracted MedStar-operated Rosslyn or Dupont shuttles need to show their physical or mobile GOCard.
Carry your Georgetown or MedStar identification and follow the specific operator’s boarding instructions. Eligibility for guests or visitors should be confirmed with the university before travel.
GUTS, Metro and Arlington Transit Connections
If your destination is in Arlington rather than on a GUTS stop, compare the university shuttle with local ART routes. For example, our Route 45 guide covering the ART Columbia Pike–Rosslyn connection can help identify a separate public-transit option near Rosslyn.
How to Track a GUTS Bus in Real Time
Georgetown links to BusWhere for Shuttles for GUTS vehicle tracking and also provides the BusWhere for Shuttles mobile app. When prompted in the app, Georgetown lists the access code GEORGETOWN.
Use Georgetown’s official BusWhere link or the BusWhere for Shuttles app.
Choose the correct Georgetown shuttle and route.
Check campus-bound, Metro-bound or loop direction.
Match pickup area, stop name and temporary changes.
Refresh predictions and alerts just before leaving.
GUTS Bus Service Alerts: October 2026
Georgetown publishes GUTS service changes for campus events, traffic, holidays, severe weather and special academic operations. The following October 9 notice directly affects boarding arrangements.
- McDonough Bus Turnaround is closed from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
- All GUTS routes depart from Lombardi during the closure.
- The Wisconsin Avenue and Rosslyn shuttles operate more frequent service to accommodate increased campus travel demand.
- Riders should consult BusWhere and posted signs for the latest information.
Accessible GUTS Shuttles, Boarding and Special Assistance
Riders with mobility needs should confirm vehicle accessibility and their specific boarding location with Georgetown Transportation. This is especially important when a regular campus stop is closed or temporarily moved.
GUTS Bus Boarding Checklist
- Confirm you are eligible to use the GUTS shuttle.
- Choose the correct route and campus destination.
- Check weekday, weekend, holiday or special-event service.
- Read the correct starting-stop column in the timetable.
- Check whether you need the Bus Turnaround or Lombardi Circle.
- Bring your Georgetown/MedStar credential if required.
- Check the official live tracker before heading out.
- Arrive approximately 5–10 minutes early when practical.
- Allow extra time for Metrorail or Metrobus transfers.
- Verify the last return shuttle before a late trip.
GUTS Bus Customer Service and Lost & Found
Routes, schedules, eligibility, stop locations and assistance.
General questions about Georgetown shuttle operations.
Campus Public Safety contact for lost-property follow-up.
Georgetown identifies the Transportation Office at Kennedy Hall, Mezzanine Level, near 37th and O Streets NW in Washington, DC. Lost items may be collected through the office during the posted weekday pickup hours before being transferred to Public Safety.
Official Georgetown GUTS Shuttle Schedules and Information
The pages below are Georgetown University’s own schedule and transportation resources. Use them to verify current route times, pickup locations, service alerts and rider requirements.
Official-source review: October 9, 2026. Timetables are scheduled service information; the October 9 event notice is date-specific. This guide does not publish a live arrival feed.
GUTS Bus Schedule FAQs
What does GUTS bus stand for?
GUTS stands for Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle, a university-affiliated shuttle network serving Georgetown’s Hilltop Campus, Metro stations, selected offices and other campuses.
Where can I find the GUTS bus schedule?
The official schedules are on Georgetown University’s Transportation website. Open the GUTS route directory and select the Rosslyn, Dupont Circle, Wisconsin Avenue, Arlington, Capitol Campus or weekend service you need.
Is the GUTS bus free?
Yes. Georgetown states that GUTS shuttles are free for eligible faculty, staff, students and other Georgetown University or MedStar Georgetown University Hospital affiliates. Ordinary public transit fares may apply on separate connections.
Can anyone ride the Georgetown GUTS bus?
GUTS is intended for eligible university and hospital affiliates rather than unrestricted public transportation. Verify guest or visitor eligibility with Georgetown. Some MedStar-managed buses require a physical or mobile GOCard.
What time does the GUTS Rosslyn bus run?
Georgetown lists Rosslyn weekday service from approximately 4:45 AM to midnight. Confirm the specific departure from Rosslyn, McDonough Bus Turnaround or Lombardi Circle because these timepoints differ.
Where does the GUTS Dupont Circle shuttle stop?
The Dupont Circle shuttle uses a stop at 20th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW and connects with the Red Line Metro station.
Does the GUTS bus operate on weekends?
Selected GUTS shuttles operate on weekends during the academic year, including the Rosslyn/Dupont combination route and 55 H Street weekend service. Georgetown states that normal weekend GUTS service does not operate during summer.
Where do I board GUTS on the Georgetown campus?
Major campus boarding points include McDonough Bus Turnaround and Lombardi Circle. The correct location depends on the route and any temporary event or construction changes.
How do I track a GUTS bus live?
Georgetown links to BusWhere for Shuttles. Its app instructions include access code GEORGETOWN. Select the route, check the current vehicle information and verify service alerts before leaving.
Does GUTS run on Georgetown holidays?
Georgetown publishes a special holiday schedule for Rosslyn and Dupont Circle service. Other shuttle routes do not run under that holiday timetable. Emergency closures and separate university announcements can override service.
Independent rider information: BusSchedule.us is not operated by Georgetown University, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, WMATA or Arlington Transit. This page summarizes officially published transportation information. It cannot control eligibility, shuttle operations, stop assignments, live locations, accessibility accommodations or service changes. For a time-sensitive trip, rely on Georgetown Transportation’s latest notices and direct instructions.