Transportation Services

The following listings are provided for information only. The University does not endorse any particular transport provider. For information on the nearest airports, train stations and bus stations, visit our Getting Here page.

University Shuttle Service

W&L offers shuttle service for the 2017-18 academic year to/from the Roanoke Airport and the East Falls Church Transit Center in Arlington, VA., with easy connections to Washington DC and Baltimore area airports. The shuttle schedule for departing and returning trips is below. Shuttle dates and times are finalized and will not be changed. Shuttles are available for W&L students only (with certain exceptions). If you have questions, please contact Kevin Tierney.

If you wish to utilize the shuttle service, fill out the appropriate form below and reserve your space. You may also contact Assistant Director of Public Safety Kevin Tierney at ktierney@wlu.edu and reserve your space. A shuttle fee of $15 will be charged each way. An additional $15 will be charged for any changes after your initial confirmation. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before your scheduled shuttle time and failure to do so will result in a $50 cancellation fee each way. All fees will be processed through the Business Office on your student account.

Event / Reservation FormShuttles
Leading Edge Move In Sunday, Aug. 27 at 8am
First Year Move In Saturday, Sept. 2 at 8am
Thanksgiving Break Departure Friday, Nov. 17 at 7am and 12pm
Saturday, Nov. 18 at 7am and 12pm
Thanksgiving Break Return Saturday, Nov. 25 at 12pm and 6pm
Sunday, Nov. 26 at 12pm and 6pm
Holiday Break Departure Friday, Dec. 15 at 7am and 12pm
Saturday, Dec. 16 at 7am and 12pm
Holiday Break Return Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 6pm
Thursday, Jan. 4 at 12pm
Saturday, Jan. 6 at 12pm and 6pm
Sunday, Jan. 7 at 12pm and 6pm
Washington Break Departure Friday, Feb. 16 at 4pm
Saturday, Feb. 17 at 12pm and 6pm
Washington Break Return Saturday, Feb. 24 at 12pm and 6pm
Sunday, Feb 25. at 12pm and 6pm
Law Spring Break Departure Friday, Mar. 2 at 6pm
Saturday, Mar. 3 at 7am and 12pm
Law Spring Break Return Saturday, Mar. 10 at 12pm and 6pm
Sunday, Mar. 11 at 12pm and 6pm
End of Winter Term Friday, Apr. 13 at 4pm
Saturday, Apr. 14 at 7am and 12pm
Return for Spring Term Saturday, Apr. 21 at 12pm and 6pm
Sunday, Apr. 22 at 12pm and 6pm
End of Spring Term Saturday, May 19 at 7am and 12pm
Commencement Thursday, May 24 at 4pm
Friday, May 25 at 12pm

The Maury Express

The Maury Express is a public transit service that serves Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County. It operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Riders pay a fare of 50 cents upon boarding, except Washington and Lee University and Virginia Military Institute students, who ride free upon presentation of a valid student ID card.

Schedule and route maps

Virginia Breeze

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is teaming up with Megabus to launch bus service between Blacksburg and Washington, D.C., with a handful of stops in between, including Lexington. The route will start on Dec. 1, 2017, running daily between Blackburg and Washington, D.C. The bus stops at the Food Lion in Stonewall Square heading north at 9:45 am and heading south at 2:00 pm.

Taxis in Lexington

Pickups to and from Roanoke may be arranged.

Car Rentals - Lexington

Must return car to Lexington.

Car Rentals - Roanoke Airport

Must return car to Roanoke Airport

Transportation Services

Transport services are available to and from airports, train stations and other locations; these services require advance reservations.

NYC Shuttle

The NYC Shuttle travels between New York City and Charlottesville three days per week. There is a full schedule available on their website. (434) 295-0782