University Break Shuttles to RDU

RDU Shuttle Schedule

The RDU Shuttle operates on a set schedule timed around select academic breaks to provide convenient transportation to and from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). While schedules are subject to change, those listed below are considered final unless otherwise noted. If you need transportation outside of the posted dates, please visit our On-Demand Airport / Amtrak Shuttles page for options. To ensure availability, tickets should be purchased as early as possible and no later than 3 days before the scheduled trip.

RDU Shuttle - Scheduled Departure Trips

This table below lists scheduled departure trips from East Carolina University to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU).
Break TermDateTime to Depart
Main Campus
Student Center		Arrival time
at RDU
Terminal 1		Arrival Time
at RDU
Terminal 2
Fall BreakThursday, October 1, 20261:00 PM2:45 PM3:00 PM
Fall BreakFriday, October 2, 20265:00 AM6:45 AM7:00 AM
Fall BreakFriday, October 2, 20261:00 PM2:45 PM3:00 PM
Thanksgiving BreakMonday, November 23, 20261:00 PM2:45 PM3:00 PM
Thanksgiving BreakTuesday, November 24, 20261:00 PM2:45 PM3:00 PM
Thanksgiving BreakWednesday, November 25, 20265:00 AM6:45 AM7:00 AM
Winter BreakTuesday, December 8, 20261:00 PM2:45 PM3:00 PM
Winter BreakWednesday, December 9, 20261:00 PM2:45 PM3:00 PM
Winter BreakThursday, December 10, 20265:00 AM6:45 AM7:00 AM
Spring BreakThursday, March 4, 20271:00 PM2:45 PM3:00 PM
Spring BreakFriday, March 5, 20275:00 AM6:45 AM7:00 AM
Spring BreakFriday, March 5, 20271:00 PM2:45 PM3:00 PM

RDU Shuttle - Scheduled Return Trips

This table below lists scheduled return trips from Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) to East Carolina University.
Break TermDateTime to Depart
RDU Terminal 1		Time to Depart
RDU Terminal 2		Arrival Time at
College Hill		Arrival Time at
Main Campus
Student Center
Fall BreakTuesday, October 6, 20263:00 PM3:15 PM5:30 PM5:45 PM
Fall BreakTuesday, October 6, 20267:00 PM7:15 PM9:00 PM9:15 PM
Fall BreakTuesday, October 6, 202611:00 PM11:15 PM1:00 AM1:15 AM
Thanksgiving BreakSunday, November 29, 20263:00 PM3:15 PM5:30 PM5:45 PM
Thanksgiving BreakSunday, November 29, 20267:00 PM7:15 PM9:00 PM9:15 PM
Thanksgiving BreakSunday, November 29, 202611:00 PM11:15 PM1:00 AM1:15 AM
Winter BreakSunday, January 10, 20273:00 PM3:15 PM5:30 PM5:45 PM
Winter BreakSunday, January 10, 20277:00 PM7:15 PM9:00 PM9:15 PM
Winter BreakSunday, January 10, 202711:00 PM11:15 PM1:00 AM1:15 AM
Spring BreakSunday, March 14, 20273:00 PM3:15 PM5:30 PM5:45 PM
Spring BreakSunday, March 14, 20277:00 PM7:15 PM9:00 PM9:15 PM
Spring BreakSunday, March 14, 202711:00 PM11:15 PM1:00 AM1:15 AM

Purchase Your Ticket

Tickets are valid for a single one-way trip to or from RDU. Tickets are priced at $85.00 each and are valid for a single one-way trip to or from RDU. All ticket purchases are final and non-refundable but are transferable to another trip within the same academic year. Discounts are not available for multiple ticket purchases.

  • Tickets must be purchased online via the ECU Transit Purchasing Center.
    • The purchasing center accepts verified bank Visa, Discover, MasterCard or American Express.
  • Once ticket(s) are purchased, a confirmation email will be sent to your contact email entered during checkout via ECU Transit Purchasing Center.

Follow this link to purchase a shuttle ticket

Riding the RDU Shuttle

Once tickets are purchased, using the RDU Shuttle is a pretty simple process. Please keep in mind ECU Transit’s Rider Policies when using the shuttle. There are a few additional things you can do to help your trip go smoothly:

  • Arrive a few minutes early to your pick-up location when possible.
  • Bring a valid student photo ID; the shuttle operator will need them for verification. Keep these items handy in a backpack, purse, or other carry on bag in case of a problem with your luggage.
  • Store your luggage in the vehicle securely where it is unlikely to shift around.

While at RDU, the shuttle is not permitted to sit at any location longer than five minutes. Help us comply with this requirement by boarding and exiting quickly. The operator may need to make multiple passes through RDU to accommodate all riders.

For more information, contact our office at 252-328-4724.