🚌 GUTS Bus Schedule Survival Guide: Georgetown Shuttle Routes, Stops, Metro Links & Holiday Rules
Here’s the deal: GUTS is not a regular DC city bus. It is Georgetown University’s free shuttle system for Georgetown and MedStar Georgetown affiliates, and the route you need depends on whether you are going to Rosslyn, Dupont, Capitol Campus, 55 H, Arlington, Wisconsin Avenue, or a late downtown loop.
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GUTS stands for Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle. It is the free Georgetown shuttle system connecting Hilltop Campus with Metro stations, Capitol Campus, university offices, downtown locations, 55 H Street, Arlington stops, and Wisconsin Avenue offices.
This guide is built for real Georgetown riders: students trying to catch class, hospital staff heading to Lombardi Circle, Law Center riders going downtown, 55 H residents needing Hilltop, visitors confused by Metro options, and people checking whether holiday service actually runs. No vague “take the shuttle” advice. You need the right route, right stop, right day, and right ID situation.
✅ Source Check — Updated May 23, 2026
Official Georgetown Transportation sources checked for this refresh include the main GUTS shuttle page, Rosslyn, Dupont Circle, Capitol Campus, Arlington, Wisconsin Avenue, Gallery Place Loop, Union Station Loop, 55 H Street Weekend Shuttle, Holiday Shuttle schedule, and current service-update language. Georgetown currently notes that GUTS GPS tracking is temporarily paused and tells riders to call Abe’s dispatch center at (202) 518-0333 for tracking help.
⚡ Quick Answer: How to Check the GUTS Bus Schedule
The fastest workflow is simple: open Georgetown’s official GUTS shuttle page, choose your route, confirm whether it is weekday, weekend, holiday, or special-event service, check your pickup location, then verify any service updates before walking to the stop.
⚠️ Don’t Treat GUTS Like Metrobus
GUTS is free, but it is not a public city bus for everybody. It is for Georgetown University, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and affiliated riders. Some MedStar-managed Rosslyn and Dupont shuttle trips require a physical or mobile GOCard.
🎯 GUTS Tool Picker: Open the Right Official Page
Pick the rider problem first. Need Metro? Rosslyn or Dupont. Need Law Center or 55 H? Capitol Campus / downtown routes. Need weekend Hilltop to 55 H? Weekend shuttle. Need holiday? Holiday schedule. Need tracking? Dispatch note first, not old tracker assumptions.
🚏 Choose Your GUTS Action
This dropdown opens official Georgetown route tools only. No random screenshots, no old student forum timetable, no expired PDF guessing.
🔗 Open Selected GUTS ToolUse Rosslyn if you need the Blue, Orange or Silver Line. The Rosslyn stop is at North Moore Street and 19th Street.
Rosslyn Shuttle ↗Use Dupont Circle if you need the Red Line. The Dupont stop is listed at 20th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW.
Dupont Shuttle ↗Use Capitol Campus and downtown loop pages. These routes connect Hilltop with SCS, Law Center, 55 H and downtown stops.
Capitol Campus ↗Do not assume weekday service. Holiday service is restricted and 55 H Weekend follows academic-year logic.
Holiday Rules ↗🧭 GUTS Route Reality: Which Shuttle Do You Actually Need?
GUTS is useful only when you choose the correct route. The wrong shuttle can drop you at the wrong Metro line, wrong campus, wrong downtown loop or wrong side of the river.
Connects Hilltop with Rosslyn Metro on Blue, Orange and Silver lines. Runs Monday–Friday from 4:45 a.m. to midnight and weekends noon to midnight.
Connects Hilltop with Dupont Circle Metro on the Red Line. Runs Monday–Friday from 6:00 a.m. to midnight and weekends noon to midnight.
Connects Hilltop with Capitol Campus, including SCS, Law Center and 55 H Street NW. Runs Monday–Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.
Connects Hilltop with university offices on Wisconsin Avenue. Runs Monday–Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Operates Monday–Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and loops through downtown stops before connecting into Union Station loop logic.
Runs Monday–Friday with an express daytime route and a longer evening route that continues into the Gallery Place Loop.
Runs on weekends during the academic year and connects 55 H with Hilltop Campus. Check academic-year and summer pause notices.
Runs Monday–Friday in morning and evening blocks, connecting Hilltop with several Arlington, Virginia stops on a 14-stop loop.
Campus Decision Box
Hilltop to Metro? Use Rosslyn or Dupont. Hilltop to Law / 55 H / SCS? Use Capitol Campus. Downtown evening loop? Check Gallery Place and Union Station. Offices on Wisconsin? Use Wisconsin Avenue. North Arlington commute? Use Arlington only during its listed service windows.
⚠️ The “I’ll Just Take Any GUTS” Problem
No. Any GUTS is not good enough. Rosslyn and Dupont go to different Metro lines. Capitol Campus is not the same as Wisconsin Avenue. Gallery Place and Union Station are loop-specific. Pick like you have somewhere to be.
📍 Pickup Locations: Hilltop, Lombardi, Rosslyn, Dupont & Downtown
Most GUTS mistakes happen before the bus even arrives. Riders go to the wrong turnaround, wrong Metro corner, wrong building entrance or wrong loop stop. Check the exact official page for the route you need.
📍 GUTS Shuttle Near Me Map
This map is only a visual helper. Use Georgetown’s official route page for exact stop locations, service windows, dispatch updates and holiday rules.
🪪 GOCard, Holidays & Who Can Ride
GUTS is free, but eligibility matters. Georgetown describes the shuttle as free for faculty, staff, students and others affiliated with Georgetown University and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Some MedStar Georgetown University Hospital managed contracted shuttles to/from Lombardi Circle and Rosslyn/Dupont require Georgetown community members to show a physical or mobile GOCard.
GOCard Decision Box
Riding a Georgetown-managed GUTS bus? You should still carry identification because eligibility can matter. Riding a MedStar-managed contracted shuttle on Rosslyn or Dupont / Lombardi service? Georgetown says physical or mobile GOCard may be required.
Holiday Reality Box
Georgetown’s holiday schedule page says that on holidays, shuttle services only run on the Dupont and Rosslyn routes according to the holiday schedule, and no other shuttles run. Do not plan Arlington, Capitol Campus, Wisconsin, Gallery Place, Union Station or 55 H service on a holiday unless Georgetown posts a specific update.
⚠️ Holiday Mistake
If your class, shift, hospital appointment or train depends on a holiday shuttle, check the official holiday page first. “It ran yesterday” is not a schedule.
📱 Tracker Reality: GPS Pause, Dispatch & Service Updates
Georgetown currently notes that GUTS bus GPS tracking is temporarily paused. For bus tracking, Georgetown tells riders to call Abe’s dispatch center at (202) 518-0333. That means you should not build this page around old live-tracker assumptions.
Tracker Decision Box
Planning ahead? Use the official route page and timetable. Leaving now? Check service updates and call dispatch if tracking is needed. Bad weather or delayed opening? Do not trust old times; Georgetown has posted modified GUTS service notices during weather and delayed openings.
Best for planning route windows, first/last shuttle, weekday vs weekend and loop patterns.
Best when tracking is paused and you need current help. Georgetown lists Abe’s dispatch at (202) 518-0333.
Best during delayed openings, snow, modified service, construction, closures or special-event routing.
Best to carry anytime you are using GUTS or MedStar-managed contracted shuttle service.
Screenshot the Route Page Before You Walk
Campus Wi-Fi, rain, dead phone battery and crowded stops are not your friends. Screenshot the route page, stop location and service window before you leave the building.
🎒 Bags, Hospital Riders, Late Nights & Real-Life Shuttle Etiquette
GUTS riders are not all taking a cute five-minute campus ride. Some riders are commuting to hospital shifts, dragging law school bags, carrying groceries, heading to Metro, returning late from downtown, or navigating campus after weather delays.
Keep bags close and out of the aisle. A shuttle is not your personal moving van from 55 H to Hilltop.
MedStar Georgetown riders should pay attention to Lombardi Circle stops and GOCard rules on MedStar-managed contracted shuttles.
Rosslyn and Dupont have weekend noon-midnight service, but late-night loops and holiday rules are separate. Check the right page.
Use official Georgetown Transportation contact channels if accessibility or stop access affects your trip.
⚠️ Door Rule
If your backpack, suitcase, stroller, umbrella or grocery bag blocks the door, you slow down the whole shuttle. Move in, clear the aisle, and stop acting like the bus is your dorm room.
🚇 GUTS vs WMATA, Metrobus & DC Transit
GUTS helps Georgetown affiliates reach Metro stations and university locations. It does not replace all public transit. For city-wide DC travel, you may need WMATA Metrobus, Metrorail, DC routes, rideshare, biking or walking depending on your destination.
Connection Decision Box
Need Red Line? Dupont. Need Blue/Orange/Silver? Rosslyn. Need city-wide public transit outside Georgetown eligibility? Use WMATA tools. Need campus-to-campus Georgetown travel? Use official GUTS routes.
Use WMATA tools for public Metrobus and Metrorail trips beyond Georgetown-only shuttle service.
WMATA Bus ScheduleUse city bus schedule guidance when the trip is outside GUTS eligibility or outside Georgetown shuttle routing.
City Bus ScheduleCompare other campus bus pages if the search intent is student shuttle, not public transit.
NYU Bus ScheduleUse the main hub if the rider searched too broadly and may not mean Georgetown GUTS.
Main Bus Schedule Hub🧩 More Bus Schedule Help
These internal links are selected by rider intent: Georgetown shuttle users, DC transit users, campus shuttle users, and people who search broad bus terms instead of a specific route. No random 1,000-link dump.
Smart Next Clicks
Main Bus Schedule Hub WMATA Bus Schedule Metro Bus Schedule City Bus Schedule NYU Bus Schedule UB Bus Schedule UC Merced Bus Schedule UCAT Bus Schedule TCAT Bus Schedule
The WMATA and Metro links support DC transit crossover intent, campus-shuttle links support university transportation intent, and the main bus hub catches users who typed “GUTS bus schedule” without understanding whether it is public transit or a campus shuttle.
🔗 Official GUTS Shuttle Links
Use official Georgetown pages before a time-sensitive ride. This guide explains rider logic, but Georgetown controls route windows, stop locations, dispatch notices, holiday rules and service updates.
Official Georgetown GUTS page with shuttle overview, pickup locations, route list, GPS pause note and dispatch information.
Open GUTS Main ↗Official Rosslyn route page for Hilltop to Rosslyn Metro on Blue, Orange and Silver lines.
Rosslyn Route ↗Official Dupont route page for Hilltop to Dupont Circle Metro on the Red Line.
Dupont Route ↗Official Capitol Campus route page for Hilltop to SCS, Law Center and 55 H Street NW.
Capitol Campus ↗Official Arlington route page for Hilltop to Arlington loop stops.
Arlington Route ↗Official Wisconsin Avenue route page for Hilltop to university offices on Wisconsin Avenue.
Wisconsin Route ↗Official evening loop page for downtown Gallery Place route details.
Gallery Place ↗Official page for Union Station loop, including daytime express and evening route logic.
Union Station ↗Official page for weekend 55 H to Hilltop shuttle service during academic-year periods.
55 H Weekend ↗Official holiday-service page explaining Dupont/Rosslyn-only holiday operation and no other shuttle service.
Holiday Rules ↗🤔 GUTS Bus Schedule FAQs
What does GUTS stand for? 🚌
GUTS stands for Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle. It is Georgetown University’s free shuttle system for Georgetown University, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and affiliated riders.
Is the GUTS bus free? 💵
Yes. Georgetown describes GUTS as a free shuttle bus for faculty, staff, students and others affiliated with Georgetown University and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
Can the public ride GUTS like a regular DC bus? 🚨
No. GUTS is not a general public transit route like Metrobus. It is intended for Georgetown and MedStar Georgetown affiliated riders. Visitors should confirm eligibility with Georgetown Transportation before relying on it.
Which GUTS shuttle goes to Rosslyn Metro? 🚇
The Rosslyn Shuttle connects Hilltop Campus with Rosslyn Metro on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines. Georgetown lists the Rosslyn stop at North Moore Street and 19th Street.
Which GUTS shuttle goes to Dupont Circle Metro? 🔴
The Dupont Circle Shuttle connects Hilltop Campus with Dupont Circle Metro on the Red Line. Georgetown lists the Dupont stop at 20th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW.
Does GUTS run on weekends? 📅
Some GUTS routes have weekend service, including Rosslyn and Dupont noon-midnight, and the 55 H Street Weekend Shuttle during academic-year periods. Always check the official route page because not every route runs weekends.
Does GUTS run on holidays? 🎄
Georgetown’s holiday schedule page says that on holidays, shuttle service only runs on Dupont and Rosslyn routes according to the holiday schedule, and no other shuttles run.
Why is the GUTS tracker not showing? 📱
Georgetown currently notes that GUTS GPS tracking is temporarily paused. For bus tracking help, Georgetown lists Abe’s dispatch center at (202) 518-0333.
Do I need a GOCard for GUTS? 🪪
Carry your physical or mobile GOCard. Georgetown says community members taking MedStar Georgetown University Hospital managed contracted shuttles to and from Lombardi Circle and the Rosslyn/Dupont stops will need to show GOCard.
Where is the main Hilltop GUTS pickup? 📍
McDonough Bus Turnaround is a key pickup location for Arlington, Capitol Campus, 55 H Saturday Route, Dupont and Rosslyn shuttles. Lombardi Circle is also important for Wisconsin Avenue, Dupont and Rosslyn.
Does GUTS go to Union Station? 🚉
Georgetown has a Union Station Loop page. The route runs Monday through Friday with an express daytime route and a longer evening route that runs continuously into the Gallery Place Loop.
What should I check before relying on GUTS for class or work? ⚠️
Check the official route page, service day, pickup location, holiday schedule, service updates and any GOCard requirement. If tracking matters, use the dispatch guidance listed by Georgetown.
🧾 Editorial Note
This is an independent rider-help guide and is not the official website of Georgetown University, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, GUTS, WMATA or any transit agency. Schedules, stops, pickup locations, GOCard rules, holiday service, dispatch procedures, route maps, GPS tracking status and service updates can change. Always verify your exact trip through official Georgetown Transportation sources before commuting, transferring, working, studying or planning a time-sensitive ride.
🏁 Final Summary: Ride GUTS Without Guessing
The smartest GUTS bus schedule workflow is simple: choose the correct route, check the official Georgetown route page, confirm weekday/weekend/holiday service, verify the pickup location, carry GOCard, and check service updates before walking to the stop.
If you remember only one thing, remember this: GUTS is a Georgetown shuttle, not a public city bus. Rosslyn, Dupont, Capitol Campus, Arlington, Wisconsin Avenue, Gallery Place, Union Station and 55 H are different rider problems. Pick the route like your class, shift or train depends on it.