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Downtown Express

Late-night express Fri & Sat — route order changes after 1 AM

Route Stops & Schedule

No service this summer. The Downtown Express does not operate during Summer 2026 (5/25/26–8/7/26). Late Nite service returns when the fall semester begins.
The Downtown Express runs Friday and Saturday nights only, departing from University Union and serving Downtown State & Hawley Streets and UClub — University Plaza. After 1 AM the stop order flips: the bus goes Downtown first, then UClub on the way back to campus.
Stops
Before 1 AM
1
University Union
Departure
2
UClub / University Plaza — Clock Tower
Served on outbound trip
3
Downtown — State & Hawley St.
4
Hinman / Academic A
Returns to University Union
After 1 AM
1
University Union
Departure
2
Downtown — State & Hawley St.
3
UClub / University Plaza — Clock Tower
Served on return trip
4
Hinman / Academic A
Returns to University Union

† Hayes and Meadows are by request only — let the driver know while boarding the bus to stop.

Schedule
Before 1 AM 9:30 PM – last departure 12:30 AM
Leaves Univ. Union UClub / Univ. Plaza Downtown State & Hawley Hinman / Academic A
9:30 PM9:35 PM9:45 PM10:00 PM
9:45 PM9:50 PM10:00 PM10:15 PM
10:00 PM10:05 PM10:15 PM10:30 PM
10:15 PM10:20 PM10:30 PM10:45 PM
10:30 PM10:35 PM10:45 PM11:00 PM
10:45 PM10:50 PM11:00 PM11:15 PM
11:00 PM11:05 PM11:15 PM11:30 PM
11:15 PM11:20 PM11:30 PM11:45 PM
11:30 PM11:35 PM11:45 PM12:00 AM
11:45 PM11:50 PM12:00 AM12:15 AM
12:00 AM12:05 AM12:15 AM12:30 AM
12:15 AM12:20 AM12:30 AM12:45 AM
12:30 AM12:35 AM12:45 AM1:00 AM
After 1 AM 1:00 AM – last departure 3:15 AM — Downtown first, UClub on return
Leaves Univ. Union Downtown State & Hawley UClub / Univ. Plaza Hinman / Academic A
1:00 AM1:15 AM1:20 AM1:30 AM
1:30 AM1:45 AM1:50 AM2:00 AM
1:45 AM2:00 AM2:05 AM2:15 AM
2:00 AM2:15 AM2:20 AM2:30 AM
2:15 AM2:30 AM2:35 AM2:45 AM
2:30 AM2:45 AM2:50 AM3:00 AM
2:45 AM3:00 AM3:05 AM3:15 AM
3:00 AM3:15 AM3:20 AM3:30 AM
3:15 AM3:30 AM3:35 AM3:45 AM

* After 1 AM, note the reversed column order — Downtown is served before UClub.

Before 1 AM 9:45 PM – last departure 12:30 AM
Leaves Univ. Union UClub / Univ. Plaza Downtown State & Hawley Hinman / Academic A
9:45 PM9:50 PM10:00 PM10:15 PM
10:00 PM10:05 PM10:15 PM10:30 PM
10:15 PM10:20 PM10:30 PM10:45 PM
10:30 PM10:35 PM10:45 PM11:00 PM
10:45 PM10:50 PM11:00 PM11:15 PM
11:00 PM11:05 PM11:15 PM11:30 PM
11:15 PM11:20 PM11:30 PM11:45 PM
11:30 PM11:35 PM11:45 PM12:00 AM
11:45 PM11:50 PM12:00 AM12:15 AM
12:00 AM12:05 AM12:15 AM12:30 AM
12:15 AM12:20 AM12:30 AM12:45 AM
12:30 AM12:35 AM12:45 AM1:00 AM
After 1 AM 1:00 AM – last departure 3:15 AM — Downtown first, UClub on return
Leaves Univ. Union Downtown State & Hawley UClub / Univ. Plaza Hinman / Academic A
1:00 AM1:15 AM1:20 AM1:30 AM
1:15 AM1:30 AM1:35 AM1:45 AM
1:45 AM2:00 AM2:05 AM2:15 AM
2:15 AM2:30 AM2:35 AM2:45 AM
2:45 AM3:00 AM3:05 AM3:15 AM
3:00 AM3:15 AM3:20 AM3:30 AM
3:15 AM3:30 AM3:35 AM3:45 AM

* Download the master schedule PDF for full timetable details. Times shown are approximate.

Passenger Notices

Route changes after 1 AM: Before 1 AM, UClub is served on the way out (before Downtown). After 1 AM the order reverses — Downtown first, UClub on the way back.
Fri & Sat only: The Downtown Express does not operate Sunday through Thursday.

Late Nite Service

  • Buses may be delayed due to incidents — allow extra wait time.
  • If you feel sick, notify the driver immediately. They can provide you with bags.
  • No standing on buses past midnight on Friday and Saturday nights.
  • Campus loading uses Union barricades; Downtown loading uses Hawley Street barricades.
  • Rule violations will result in expulsion from the bus.
  • Cleaning fee: Vomiting on a bus will result in a $150 biohazard fee charged to the responsible passenger.

Download Schedule

Summer 2026 Master Schedule

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