The Airport Shuttle Service: Has a price of $20 Registration Fee is required with the reservation of your seat. to all currently enrolled UNCP students with a valid Braves One ID. The airport shuttle pick-up location for students departing UNCP is located in front on the Jones Athletic Center Lot #14. Not sure where this is? Please refer to the campus map.

Students who are returning to UNCP may also schedule a pickup at Raleigh-Durham International airport (RDU). The shuttle pickup and departure times from RDU are posted below.
Returning students need to meet outside Terminal #2 Downstairs, Baggage Claim (last door on the right).  Exit the terminal at Delta and go to the right. Follow the sidewalk to the end and look for the UNCP Airport Shuttle sign. Shuttle transportation services are provided by Highland Express Shuttle Services (typically a white van). Highland Express 24 hour service number: 919.604.8610.

Reservations are required to guarantee a seat for you. Only registers riders for the date of travel may use the airport shuttle service.

Click here to RSVP your seat on the airport shuttle. Click on the event for the date you need a shuttle, click "I will be attending", and click the RSVP Yes button to reserve your spot.

Every effort is made to adhere to the posted schedule. However, you are encouraged to check this web site for schedule changes. We reserve the right to alter the schedule due to circumstances beyond our control such as adverse weather or mechanical failures. Drivers have been encouraged to post updated changes at the shuttle stop.

If you have questions, please contact University Center at sc@uncp.edu or 910.521.6899.

IMPORTANT: Please be punctual. The shuttle bus will leave on time.

Airport Shuttle
The airport shuttle operates during major University scheduled breaks. The shuttle is only available at the dates and times listed below:

Begin Fall Semester 2024
Pickup at RDU 8/19 at 3pm
Departure from RDU at 4pm

Fall Break
Departure from Campus to RDU 10/9 at 1pm
Arrival to RDU at 3pm

Pickup at RDU – 10/13 at 3pm
Departure from RDU at 4pm

Thanksgiving Break
Departure from Campus to RDU 11/26 at 1pm
Arrival to RDU at 3pm

Pickup at RDU – 12/1 at 3pm
Departure from RDU at 4pm

End of Semester
Departure from Campus to RDU 12/13 at 1pm
Arrival to RDU at 3pm

Departure from Campus to RDU 12/14 at 1pm
Arrival to RDU at 3pm

Spring Semester 2025 Schedule

Begin Spring Semester
Pickup at RDU 1/12 at 3pm
Departure from RDU at 4pm

Spring Break
Departure from Campus to RDU 3/7 at 1pm
Arrival to RDU at 3pm

Pickup at RDU – 3/16 at 3pm
Departure from RDU at 4pm

End of Semester
Departure from Campus to RDU 5/9 at 1pm
Arrival to RDU at 3pm.

Departure from Campus to RDU 5/10 at 1pm
Arrival to RDU at 3pm

The airport shuttle schedule is subject to change without notice. Shuttles will be cancelled if no one registers. Please check back frequently for updates.

Bus Pick-Ups/Drop-Offs. These pick-ups/drop-offs will coincide with the scheduled airport runs and interested individuals should plan accordingly. The shuttle will only transport riders to the bus station if a student has a bus ticket. If a student plans to take the train then that student will need to ride the van to the bus station and then take the city bus to the train station at a cost of $1.75 one way.
 

To schedule flights contact:

Raleigh-Durham-International Airport
PO Box 80001,
RDU Airport, NC 27623
919-840-2123

 

These are the only locations served by the shuttle service.

While we will make every effort to arrive on time and depart when scheduled, unscheduled delays may occur.We are not responsible for missed flights, bus departures, or reimbursements for such due to unforeseen mechanical failures or unscheduled delays of the shuttle service.

Riders must register at least one week prior to the transport dates. However, due to limited seating, early sign-ups are encouraged.

Airport/Bus Transport Confirmations:  An email confirmation will be sent within one business day following registration. If an email is not received, the reservation was not
successful. Please contact the Student Center Office at 910.521.6899 immediately. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8am-5pm. Another email will be sent at least
two days prior to transport date to confirm travel plans have not changed. If travel plans change, the reservation must be cancelled by phone at least 24 hours in advance.

UNC Pembroke provides transportation to and from campus and key market locations in Pembroke. The Braves Shopping Shuttle offers transportation services on Monday - Friday from 3:00 until 6:00 PM and Saturday 1:00 - 4:00 PM.

Stops on campus include the Cypress Hall, University Courtyard Apartments, and North/Pine Halls. Riders can ride to Food Lion and Walmart. The service is FREE to UNC Pembroke students with a valid ID. 

 

Spring Semester 2025 Schedule Last day that the shopping shuttle will run for Spring is May 8th.

 

Shuttle Stop Locations	Approximate Arrival Times
Cypress Hall	Mon - Fri 3:10:   Sat 1:10	Pickup
Courtyard Apt	Mon -Fri 3:20:   Sat 1:20	Pickup
North & Pine Halls (Faculty Row)	Mon - Fri 3:25:   Sat 1:25	Pickup
Food Lion	Mon - Fri 3:30:   Sat 1:30	Drop off
Walmart	Mon - Fri 3:45:   Sat 1:45	Drop off
North & Pine Halls (Faculty Row)	Mon - Fri 4:00:   Sat 2:00	Pickup
Courtyard Apt	Mon - Fri  4:05:   Sat 2:05	Drop/Pickup
Cypress Hall	Mon -Fri  4:10:   Sat 2:10	Drop/Pickup
Food Lion	Mon - Fri  4:15:   Sat 2:15	Drop/Pickup
Walmart	Mon - Fri 4:30:   Sat 2:30	Drop/Pickup
Food Lion	Mon - Fri 4:45:   Sat 2:45	Drop/Pickup
North & Pine Halls (Faculty Row)	Mon - Fri 4:50:   Sat 2:50	Drop
Courtyard Apt	Mon - Fri  4:55:   Sat 2:55	Drop
Cypress Hall	Mon - Fri 5:00:   Sat 3:00	Drop
Walmart	Mon - Fri 5:20:   Sat 3:20 (final pickup & depart)	Pickup
Food Lion	Mon - Fri 5:40:   Sat 3:40 (final pickup & depart)	Pickup
North & Pine Halls (Faculty Row)	Mon - Fri 5:45:   Sat 3:45	Drop off
Courtyard Apt	Mon - Fri 5:50;   Sat 3:50	Drop off
Cypress Hall	Mon - Fri 5:55:   Sat 3:55	Drop off

For more information about the Braves Shopping Shuttle, contact the University Center & Programs office at 910.521.6899 or sc@uncp.edu.