Mercado route
The Mercado route provides service between the Mercado Building on the Downtown Phoenix campus and the Tempe campus.
Shuttle commuters should plan ahead to allow for sufficient time when traveling on the intercampus shuttles. Multiple shuttles may be in service at peak times, but due to potential traffic delays, exact times are not guaranteed. Riders can use the shuttle tracker for live updates on where shuttles are currently traveling.
Please minimize talking and other noises while riding the shuttles for the driver's safety and the comfort of all passengers. If you do have a conversation, please speak quietly. Thank you.
Weekday schedules depart every hour.
- 6:30 a.m. to 8:35 p.m.
There is no weekend service. Shuttles do not operate on university-observed holidays.
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Your ASU ID card is your ticket to ride the intercampus shuttles. All shuttles provide wheelchair accessibility and accommodate up to five bicycles. Skateboards, scooters and other non-pedestrian devices are prohibited in the cabin. Riders can use the bike racks or place their skateboards and scooters under the shuttle for safe storage.
Weekday
Weekday shuttles operate on school days through university commencement when class is in session during the fall and spring semesters only.
About the route
- Depart approximately every hour.
Stops and service
Service runs Monday through Friday from the first departure at 6:30 a.m. to the last stop at 8:35 p.m.
Forest Avenue and Lemon Street
- Located on the Tempe campus.
- Service is from 6:30 a.m. to 7:35 p.m.
Fifth Street at Mercado
- Located on the Downtown Phoenix campus.
- Service is from 7 a.m. to 8:08 p.m.
Central Avenue, North of Polk Street
- Located on the Downtown Phoenix campus.
- Service is from 7:04 a.m. to 8:04 p.m.
Weekend
The Mercado shuttle does not operate on weekends.
Class break | Summer
The Mercado shuttle does not operate during class breaks, but a stop at Mercado is included in the Maroon route.