Shuttle Services
On-Campus Aggie Transit
North Carolina A&T State University provides a complimentary shuttle system known as The Aggie Shuttle. This service stops at academic and administrative buildings, on-campus student housing, and off-campus university apartment complexes including Aggie Pointe, Aggie Terrace, Colligate Commons, Preeminent Pointe, Sebastian, University Landing, and University Park. All shuttles come equipped with web-based GPS, which allows riders to track the location of any Aggie shuttle bus in real time. This feature is accessible online or through a mobile phone at any time.
If you want to track the location of any shuttle that travels around campus, you can use the Passio GO! app. This app also provides information on stops and estimated arrival times.
Shuttle Routes
Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 11:00pm
The Campus Circulator is known as the shuttle that runs within the campus. It provides transportation for on-campus residents to academic and administrative buildings.
Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 7:00pm
The Park and Ride shuttle offers a convenient and efficient transportation option for Aggies. The shuttle operates on a continuous route between the Student Center and the Park and Ride lot located at War Memorial. Please note that the Park and Ride service stops operating at 7pm.
Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 11:00pm
The Gold shuttle provides transportation services from off-campus locations such as Aggie Pointe Apartments and Preeminent Pointe Apartments to the university campus.
Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 11:00pm
The Blue shuttle provides transportation between off-campus areas such as Aggie Terrace, Colligate Commons, Sebastian area, and University Landing, and the campus.
Monday - Thursday | 11:00pm - 2:00am
Ride Request is a nighttime transportation service that operates from 11:00pm to 2:00am, providing safe and convenient on-demand rides for students. The service picks up users from any location on campus and drops them off at university-owned housing locations, including Sebastian Area, Aggie Point, Preeminent Point, and University Point.
To request a ride during operating hours, students should call 336-580-5172.
Monday - Friday | 5:00am - 11:30pm
Saturday - Sunday | 6:00am - 11:00pm
The Crossmax Purple is a new shuttle route offered by GTA, designed to provide Aggies with a convenient and efficient transportation option. Buses will depart every 15 minutes, significantly reducing wait times between trips. On weekends, extended service hours offer greater flexibility for travel. Unlike current GTA routes, this shuttle provides a seamless one-seat ride without the need to transfer buses at the Depot. This makes it an ideal route for students living in off-campus apartments, particularly those at Campus Edge or the Province. Enjoy a smoother, more reliable commute with the Crossmax Purple!
Off-Campus Public Transportation
There are 19 Greensboro Transit Authority (GTA) routes available in the City of Greensboro for daily transportation. These routes operate from 5:15am to 11:30pm every Monday to Friday. On weekends, there are 17 routes available from 6:00am to 10:00pm. All bus routes connect and transfer at The Depot downtown. If you want to know more about riding a GTA bus, you can visit www.ridegta.com. If you are a student of N.C. A&T, you can ride the fixed route service for free by receiving and activating a code and downloading the UMO app. Otherwise, the cost of the service is $1.50 cash fare. To easily see all the routes and track any GTA bus, you can visit www.trackmygta.com.
Get the UMO Mobility Mobile App from the App Store or Google Play Store.
GTA has installed bicycle racks on the front of their buses. These racks can hold up to two bicycles at a time. Passengers are responsible for loading and unloading their own bikes onto and off of the racks.
GTA Information and Routes to Shopping
The J. Douglas Galyon Depot acts as the primary transportation center for GTA passengers and serves as a hub for Amtrak, PART, and Greyhound. It is situated at 236 East Washington St. in Greensboro, NC 27401
Hours of GTA Bus Operation
Monday – Friday 5:15 am - 11:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
The customer service office for GTA is located at the Depot and is open whenever buses are operating. You can either visit them during your travels or call 336-335-6499 for assistance.
GTA applies a base fare of $1.50 per trip and provides complimentary transfers to local shopping destinations (specified per route).
Other Transportation Options
PART offers a variety of commuter services including direct bus route and service from the Coble Transportation Center to The Depot in Greensboro, (www.partnc.org/166/Route-2)
PART provides a half-price discount on standard fares to students. In order to get the half fare on PART passes, you must complete the application and submit proof by attaching a copy of photo identification card. The photo identification card must include an enrollment date/year.
Once enrolled, PART will update your Umo account, so you can purchase your PART passes or stored value at the discounted fare. You must register in advance of making your purchase. PART will not refund fares purchased prior to enrollment.
You must have an active Umo account before PART can activate your discount fare in Umo.
Umo Mobile
Riding PART using the Umo Mobile App is easy! Smartphone users can purchase their PART Express pass with a few taps on their smartphone anytime, anywhere. Once you’ve purchased a PART pass, simply show the QR code in your Umo Wallet to the Umo Reader when you board the bus and you’re on your way.
Get the Umo Mobility Mobile App from the App Store or Google Play Store.
PTI Airport Connector
Please contact the PART call center for more information and to schedule a ride to the airport. (336)-883-7278
From The Depot downtown, you can connect to Greyhound bus services (www.greyhound.com) for buses travelling all over the country, including the beach. Schedules and fares vary so please check their website for the most current information.
From The Depot downtown, you can board any Amtrak (www.amtrak.com) train with northbound service to Washington, D.C. and New York City; southbound to Atlanta and New Orleans; plus connections to other destinations and stations throughout the country.
A variety of airlines service PTI (www.flyfrompti.com) airport with frequent direct and connecting flights across the country. Airlines servicing PTI: Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines.
Both Lyft and Uber offer rides on demand. You can request a ride at any time 24/7, 365 days a year. Both offer budget-friendly options and are an easy way to get around. Down load their app and let the driver take you where you want to go, worry-free.
