Registration & Cancellation Policy

• Registration closes 48 hours before each trip
• No cancellation fee before the deadline
• After the deadline: No refunds and full price is charged

Service Information

• All NY & NJ shuttle services depart at 12:30 PM from their respective origins
• BWI shuttle departure times must be selected from the schedule provided
• Service Areas: Metropark, Iselin, NJ; Jacob Javits Convention Center, NYC; BWI Airport and BWI Marshall Rail Station
• Campus Pickup: Outbound trips depart from Metered Spaces at The Clarice
• Break Coverage: Services available for Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Breaks

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. When do ticket sales end?
   - Please refer to the registration and payment section above for details.
2. Why does my ticket say "free" on the Eventbrite page, and how do I pay for the trip?
   - Your ticket is marked "free" because we process payment through your student account after the trip. You'll be billed $70 for one way and $140 for a round trip.
3. How much luggage can I bring?
   - Each passenger is allowed two large suitcases (stored under the bus) and one backpack-sized carry-on for the overhead parcel racks. No bikes or e-scooters.
4. What is the cancellation policy, and how do I cancel?
   - For any questions, changes, or cancellations, please email dotstrips@umd.edu. For cancellation deadlines and policies, please refer to the schedule above.
5. Are your vehicles wheelchair accessible?
   - At this time, our vehicles are not wheelchair accessible. Contact dotstrips@umd.edu for accessible travel recommendations.
    

Plan Your Own Way Home: How to Access Other Transit Hubs

Local Airports

Baltimore-Washington/Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI)

Weekday: Shuttle-UM's 126 New Carrollton route offers very limited service Monday-Friday with campus departures only at 2:30 PM and 8:00 PM, and New Carrollton pickups at 8:46 AM, 3:10 PM, and 8:35 PM. From New Carrollton, take the MARC Penn Line or Amtrak to BWI, with a free shuttle linking the train station to the airport.

Weekend: 126 New Carrollton does not run. WMATA and The Bus provide bus service to New Carrollton. Use the Transit app for planning.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Take 104 College Park Metro/Discovery District to College Park Metro, then Green Line to L’Enfant Plaza. Transfer to the Yellow Line toward Reagan National, which is fully operational.

Dulles International Airport (IAD)

From College Park Metro, take Green Line to L’Enfant Plaza, transfer to Silver Line toward Ashburn, stopping at Dulles Airport.

Other Transit Hubs and Break Destinations

Union Station, Washington DC – Preferred for Amtrak

Union Station is the preferred hub for catching Amtrak trains, offering more frequent service and better options than New Carrollton. To reach Union Station, take 104 College Park Metro/Discovery District to College Park Metro, then Green Line to Fort Totten and transfer to the Red Line to Union Station.

New Carrollton Station

New Carrollton is served by the MARC Penn Line and Amtrak, but it is not the stop for College Park’s MARC service. College Park Station is on the Camden Line, which runs Monday through Friday only, between about 5:30 AM and 7:00 PM. This limits MARC options from College Park itself.

Bus Option to New Carrollton

Aside from 126 New Carrollton, you can take WMATA's P31 bus from campus to New Carrollton daily. This trip takes about 50 minutes and runs seven days a week, providing access to more frequent train and bus lines.

Additional Notes

We recommend using the Transit app to plan trips and check real-time schedules. 126 New Carrollton service is limited to a few weekday trips. For flexible schedules and weekend travel, consider WMATA Metro, local buses, rideshare, or airport shuttles.