Please note: The Campus Store will be closed from Wednesday, November 13th, through Friday, November 15th. During this time, for in-person assistance with MacCard, Employee Card, and Transponder pick-up, please visit the Parking Services Office in T32.
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Shuttle Bus

McMaster provides a weekday shuttle service with up to three buses in operation. There are two types of buses: McMaster-branded buses and temporarily yellow school buses. For more details, please refer to the schedule and route below.

People boarding the McMaster shuttle bus for on-site

Information Box Group

Shuttle Bus Frequency and Hours of Operation

Shuttles run every 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the time of day, passenger demand, and overall campus activity.

  • From 06:30 to 08:00 there are 2 Buses
  • From 08:00 to 18:30 there are 3 Buses
  • From 18:30 to 23:00 there is 1 Bus

Ron Joyce Centre and 10 Bay St S Residence

A free shuttle bus is available to transport passengers from McMaster’s campus to the Ron Joyce Centre (RJC). For details on the RJC shuttle, visit the RJC Shuttle Bus Page.

Additionally, a shuttle bus service to the graduate residence at 10 Bay St S will be available in the future.

Accessible Entry on the Shuttle Buses

The shuttle buses on the main campus are equipped with ramps to provide accessible entry for all passengers.

Stops/Route Enlarge this Map

Route 1

  1. Stop 1: Lot P
  2. Stop 2: Lot M
  3. Stop 3: Lot I
  4. Stop 4A: McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC)
  5. Stop 5A: Arthur Bourns Building (ABB)
  6. Stop 6A: Lot Q
  7. Stop 7: Lot M Loop

Proposed Route 2

  1. Stop 4B: McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC)
  2. Stop 5B: Les Prince (LP) Hall
  3. Stop 6B: Peter George Centre for Living and Learning (PGCLL)