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Mustang Shuttle

As of Fall 2022 Mustang Shuttle will run both day and nighttime service. Mustang Shuttle is free for the Cal Poly community and ADA friendly.

Catching a ride on the shuttle is even easier with the Mustang Shuttle app that allows users to track the location of the shuttles and see accurate arrival times.

Riders must show their Cal Poly ID when boarding. Mustang Shuttle does not run during academic holidays or breaks. Mustang Shuttle is a program in partnership with ASI, Housing, TAPS and powered by SLO Safe Ride.

  • Carry-On Luggage Policy

    As a shuttle service for on-campus students and staff, there will inevitably be a need for passengers to carry-on luggage items. The Mustang Shuttle will make all efforts to accommodate passengers and their luggage items while still operating a safe shuttle.

    Luggage items may include:

    • Class projects
    • Musical instruments
    • Athletic equipment

    As a general policy, luggage items must be able to be safely secured under/in front of your seat or on your person. Luggage cannot protrude into the aisle or otherwise interfere with other passengers. Luggage will not be allowed if it is deemed dangerous, risky, offensive, or otherwise may cause harm or discomfort to any other passenger.

    Passengers are responsible for loading and unloading carry-on items and luggage.

    The ADA ramp cannot be utilized for assistance with luggage items. Additionally, the ADA area can only be used for ADA purposes – luggage items cannot be stored.

    The shuttle operator reserves the right to prohibit items if it is deemed dangerous, risky, offensive, or otherwise may cause harm or discomfort to any other passenger.

    If you have specific questions, please contact Parking and Transportation Services at 805-756-6654 or email parking@calpoly.edu.

Mustang Shuttle Service Calendar – Academic Year 2025–2026

The Mustang Shuttle operates during the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters with daytime and nighttime service hours. Service adjustments are made around academic breaks and university holidays. Please expand each quarter below to view the full schedule of operation dates and service times.

Download the Mustang Shuttle Service Calendar
  • Fall Quarter (09-18-25 - 12-14-25)

    Fall Quarter (September 18, 2025 - December 14, 2025)

    Week Descriptor, Dates, and Service Hours
    Week Descriptor Start Date End Date Day Time Night Time
    Orientation Week Monday, 09-15-25 Wednesday, 09-17-25 No Service No Service
    Start of Term Thursday, 09-18-25 Friday, 09-19-25 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 09-20-25 Sunday, 09-21-25 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 09-22-25 Friday, 09-26-25 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 09-27-25 Sunday, 09-28-25 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 09-29-25 Friday, 10-03-25 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 10-04-25 Sunday, 10-05-25 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 10-06-25 Friday, 10-10-25 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 10-11-25 Sunday, 10-12-25 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 10-13-25 Friday, 10-17-25 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 10-18-25 Sunday, 10-19-25 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 10-20-25 Friday, 10-24-25 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 10-25-25 Sunday, 10-26-25 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 10-27-25 Friday, 10-31-25 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 11-01-25 Sunday, 11-02-25 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 11-03-25 Friday, 11-07-25 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 11-08-25 Sunday, 11-09-25 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 11-10-25 Monday, 11-10-25 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Veterans Day Tuesday, 11-11-25 Tuesday, 11-11-25 No Service No Service
    Wednesday, 11-12-25 Friday, 11-14-25 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 11-15-25 Sunday, 11-16-25 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 11-17-25 Friday, 11-21-25 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Thanksgiving Break Saturday, 11-22-25 Sunday, 11-23-25 No Service No Service
    Thanksgiving Break Monday, 11-24-25 Friday, 11-28-25 No Service No Service
    Thanksgiving Break Saturday, 11-29-25 Sunday, 11-30-25 No Service No Service
    Monday, 12-01-25 Friday, 12-05-25 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 12-06-25 Sunday, 12-07-25 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Finals Week Monday, 12-08-25 Friday, 12-12-25 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 12-13-25 Sunday, 12-14-25 No Service No Service
  • Winter Quarter (01-05-26 - 03-29-26)

    Winter Quarter (January 5, 2026 - March 29, 2026)

    Week Desc, Dates, and Service Hours
    Week Desc Start Date End Date Day Time Night Time
    Start of Term Monday, 01-05-26 Friday, 01-09-26 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 01-10-26 Sunday, 01-11-26 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 01-12-26 Friday, 01-16-26 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 01-17-26 Sunday, 01-18-26 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    MLK Day Monday, 01-19-26 Monday, 01-19-26 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Tuesday, 01-20-26 Friday, 01-23-26 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 01-24-26 Sunday, 01-25-26 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 01-26-26 Friday, 01-30-26 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 01-31-26 Sunday, 02-01-26 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 02-02-26 Friday, 02-06-26 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 02-07-26 Sunday, 02-08-26 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 02-09-26 Friday, 02-13-26 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 02-14-26 Sunday, 02-15-26 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Washington's Birthday Monday, 02-16-26 Monday, 02-16-26 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Tuesday, 02-17-26 Friday, 02-20-26 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 02-21-26 Sunday, 02-22-26 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 02-23-26 Friday, 02-27-26 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 02-28-26 Sunday, 03-01-26 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 03-02-26 Friday, 03-06-26 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 03-07-26 Sunday, 03-08-26 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 03-09-26 Friday, 03-13-26 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 03-14-26 Sunday, 03-15-26 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Finals Week Monday, 03-16-26 Friday, 03-20-26 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Spring Break Saturday, 03-21-26 Sunday, 03-22-26 No Service No Service
    Spring Break Monday, 03-23-26 Friday, 03-27-26 No Service No Service
    Spring Break Saturday, 03-28-26 Sunday, 03-29-26 No Service No Service
  • Spring Quarter (03-30-26 - 06-14-26)

    Spring Quarter (March 30, 2026 - June 14, 2026)

    Week Desc, Dates, and Service Hours
    Week Desc Start Date End Date Day Time Night Time
    Start of Term Monday, 03-30-26 Monday, 03-30-26 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Caesar Chavez Day Tuesday, 03-31-26 Tuesday, 03-31-26 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Wednesday, 04-01-26 Friday, 04-03-26 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 04-04-26 Sunday, 04-05-26 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 04-06-26 Friday, 04-10-26 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 04-11-26 Sunday, 04-12-26 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 04-13-26 Friday, 04-17-26 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 04-18-26 Sunday, 04-19-26 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 04-20-26 Friday, 04-24-26 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 04-25-26 Sunday, 04-26-26 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 04-27-26 Friday, 05-01-26 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 05-02-26 Sunday, 05-03-26 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 05-04-26 Friday, 05-08-26 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 05-09-26 Sunday, 05-10-26 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 05-11-26 Friday, 05-15-26 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 05-16-26 Sunday, 05-17-26 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 05-18-26 Friday, 05-22-26 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 05-23-26 Sunday, 05-24-26 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Memorial Day Monday, 05-25-26 Monday, 05-25-26 No Service No Service
    Tuesday, 05-26-26 Friday, 05-29-26 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 05-30-26 Sunday, 05-31-26 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Monday, 06-01-26 Friday, 06-05-26 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Saturday, 06-06-26 Sunday, 06-07-26 No Service 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Finals Week Monday, 06-08-26 Friday, 06-12-26 7:00AM - 6:00PM 6:00PM - 12:30AM
    Commencement Saturday, 06-13-26 Sunday, 06-14-26 No Service No Service

Daytime Shuttles

The Mustang Shuttle runs two shuttles five (5) days a week. Loops run clockwise and counterclockwise through campus every 10 minutes, making ten stops.

Mustang Shuttle Map Routes Day Download the Mustang Shuttle Map Routes Day

Gold (Clockwise)

  1. Kennedy Library
  2. Dairy
  3. Poultry
  4. H1
  5. PCV Foxen (drop off only)
  6. PCV Vista Caballo
  7. Cerro Vista @ San Luis
  8. Cerro Vista @ Hollister (drop off only)
  9. University Union
  10. Performing Arts Center

Green (Counter-Clockwise)

  1. Kennedy Library
  2. University Union
  3. Performing Arts Center
  4. Cerro Vista @ San Luis
  5. Cerro Vista @ Hollister (drop off only)
  6. PCV Foxen (drop off only)
  7. PCV Vista Caballo
  8. Dairy
  9. Poultry
  10. H1

Nighttime Shuttles

Mustang Shuttle runs two shuttles seven days a week. Loops run clockwise and counterclockwise through campus every 10 minutes, (service between 9-10 p.m. is every 20 minutes) making ten stops.

Mustang Shuttle Map Routes Night Download the Mustang Shuttle Map Routes Night

Gold (Clockwise):

  1. Sports Complex
  2. PCV @ Foxen (drop off only)
  3. PCV @ VC
  4. Cerro @ San Luis
  5. Cerro @ Hollister (drop off only)
  6. University Union
  7. PAC
  8. Library
  9. Recreation Center
  10. O'Neil Green

Green (Counter Clockwise):

  1. Sports Complex
  2. Recreation Center
  3. O'Neil Green
  4. Library
  5. University Union
  6. PAC
  7. Cerro @ San Luis
  8. Cerro @ Hollister (drop off only)
  9. PCV @ Foxen (drop off only)
  10. PCV @ VC

Download the Mustang Shuttle App

View the routes and track the shuttle's locations

RTA is the Regional/County Bus

The San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (RTA) provides intercommunity public transportation. RTA’s service area includes all of San Luis Obispo county and extends into Santa Barbara county to the south. Many of the routes include stops at Cal Poly and at the transit hub in downtown San Luis Obispo to accommodate any transfers you may need.

Academic Year 2024-25

TAPS offers subsidized RTA bus passes to commuting students and Cal Poly Employees! Sign up to get started, here’s how:

  1. Create an iRideshare.org account using your Cal Poly email address.
  2. Log 16 commute trips by any alternative . That’s only 2 round trips, per week, for 4 weeks. Commute trips must either arrive or depart from Cal Poly.
  3. After logging 16 trips, claim the bus pass in iRideshare under “my rewards” and follow the provided instructions on how to purchase pass from the Token Transit app.
  4. Repeat monthly.
  5. Questions? Email info@rideshare.org for help

This program uses the Token Transit app to send riders passes directly to a smart phone. Just show your ticket to the driver using your phone. Download the Token Transit app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.


SLO Transit is the City Bus

SLO Transit 6X Farmers Market Tripper Returns!

Beginning on Monday, September 16, 2024 SLO Transit will move to its academic schedule offering later evening services, and adding the 6 Express service on Thursday evenings, providing a direct route from Cal Poly campus to the Downtown SLO Farmers' Market.

Announcement

SLO Transit connects the city of San Luis Obispo and the campus directly. Find the bus route you need by checking out the SLO Transit Schedule.

Use the Bus Tracker App to find where the bus is, locate the closest stop to your present location, and get Rider Alert information. Get it on your computer, from Apple App Store or Google Play.

TAPS subsidizes SLO Transit so active students, faculty and staff can ride for free by swiping their Cal Poly ID. Since 1985, Cal Poly has financially subsidized the city bus system, allowing our students, staff and faculty to ride the bus at no cost to the rider. Funding comes from parking citation revenue, not from state general funds, nor from student tuition or fees.

If you have specific questions, please contact Commuter Services at 805-756-6680 or email commute@calpoly.edu

Parking Today

Tuesday 30th of September 2025

LOT/STREET CLOSURES
  • C3 (Permanently Closed)
  • C4 (Permanently Closed)
  • K1 (Permanently Closed)
  • K2 (Permanently Closed)
  • R1 (Permanently Closed)

Permits Required

7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Resident Areas require permit 24/7

Upcoming Closures

No upcoming parking lot closures.

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