Getting around the Duke University and Downtown Durham areas has never been easier, thanks to the convenient and free Duke Downtown Shuttle service. Sponsored by the School of Medicine and School of Engineering, this shuttle connects the Health System with the University and various destinations in downtown Durham, all operated with the reliable Carolina Livery Transportation.
This efficient shuttle service is designed to make commuting between Duke locations seamless for students, faculty, and staff. Running from Monday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., the small, comfortable shuttle bus ensures you can reach your destination without the hassles of parking or navigating traffic. With pickups and drop-offs at each designated stop occurring every 40 minutes, planning your travel is straightforward and dependable. Best of all, this service is provided completely free of charge to Duke community members.
To utilize this valuable service, remember to bring your DukeCard ID, which is required for all passengers boarding the shuttle. The service is operated by carolina livery transportation, utilizing a 14-passenger small bus, ensuring a comfortable and safe ride. For the health and safety of all passengers, face coverings are mandatory throughout the journey, and eating or drinking is not permitted on the bus.
For real-time updates on the shuttle’s location, you can easily track the bus using the Samsara tracking link provided: Track the bus on Samsara here. Please note that for specific dates, such as February 21st, a special tracking link may be provided for the Downtown Shuttle, ensuring you always have the most accurate location information.
The Duke Downtown Shuttle, powered by carolina livery transportation, offers a dependable and cost-free solution for navigating between key Duke and downtown Durham locations. Take advantage of this service to enhance your daily commute and connectivity within the Duke community.
Duke Downtown Shuttle Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 6:30pm
| Stop Location | 7:30am | 8:10am | 8:50am | 9:30am | 10:10am | 10:50am | 11:30am | 12:10pm | 12:50pm | 1:30pm | 2:10pm | 2:50pm | 3:30pm | 4:10pm | 4:50pm | 5:30pm | 6:10pm |
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| North Pavilion | 7:30am | 8:10am | 8:50am | 9:30am | 10:10am | 10:50am | 11:30am | 12:10pm | 12:50pm | 1:30pm | 2:10pm | 2:50pm | 3:30pm | 4:10pm | 4:50pm | 5:30pm | 6:10pm |
| Research Dr. & Circuit Dr. | 7:35am | 8:15am | 8:55am | 9:35am | 10:15am | 10:55am | 11:35am | 12:15pm | 12:55pm | 1:35pm | 2:15pm | 2:55pm | 3:35pm | 4:15pm | 4:55pm | 5:35pm | 6:15pm |
| Research Dr. at CIEMAS | 7:37am | 8:17am | 8:57am | 9:37am | 10:17am | 10:57am | 11:37am | 12:17pm | 12:57pm | 1:37pm | 2:17pm | 2:57pm | 3:37pm | 4:17pm | 4:57pm | 5:37pm | 6:17pm |
| Duke Clinics – Research Circle | 7:39am | 8:19am | 8:59am | 9:39am | 10:19am | 10:59am | 11:39am | 12:19pm | 12:59pm | 1:39pm | 2:19pm | 2:59pm | 3:39pm | 4:19pm | 4:59pm | 5:39pm | 6:19pm |
| Duke Hospital at Erwin Rd. | 7:44am | 8:24am | 9:04am | 9:44am | 10:24am | 11:04am | 11:44am | 12:24pm | 1:04pm | 1:44pm | 2:24pm | 3:04pm | 3:44pm | 4:24pm | 5:04pm | 5:44pm | 6:24pm |
| Chesterfield Bldg | 7:50am | 8:30am | 9:10am | 9:50am | 10:30am | 11:10am | 11:50am | 12:30pm | 1:10pm | 1:50pm | 2:30pm | 3:10pm | 3:50pm | 4:30pm | 5:10pm | 5:50pm | 6:30pm |
| Imperial Bldg | 8:01am | 8:41am | 9:21am | 10:01am | 10:41am | 11:21am | 12:01pm | 12:41pm | 1:21pm | 2:01pm | 2:41pm | 3:21pm | 4:01pm | 4:41pm | 5:21pm | 6:01pm | — |
| ATC | 8:04am | 8:44am | 9:24am | 10:04am | 10:44am | 11:24am | 12:04pm | 12:44pm | 1:24pm | 2:04pm | 2:44pm | 3:24pm | 4:04pm | 4:44pm | 5:24pm | 6:04pm | — |
