Shuttle Service

Summer Update:

Please be advised that the WRTA #56 White Loop and #57 Red Loop will pause operations for the summer beginning June 1, 2026. Full service on both routes will resume on August 17, 2026, in coordination with the return of the fall semester. 

Students requiring transportation during the summer months are encouraged to utilize other WRTA fixed routes serving the area, including:

• #1 Elm
• #6 Fifth
• #10 Belmont

For route maps, schedules, and trip planning assistance, please visit WRTA Online.

YSU WRTA Campus Shuttles

YSU WRTA Campus Shuttles are free for students, faculty/staff and visitors traveling to multiple destinations throughout campus. The service runs on dedicated transit routes Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM during the Fall & Spring Semester. 

No pass or ID required. Just hop on a shuttle along the Red or White Loop to reach your destination.

• The buses run on these dedicated loops and will stop at safe locations along the route.
• To board: Raise your hand—just like hailing a cab. This is called a flag stop in transit terms.
• Enter the bus through the front door and exit the rear door.
• All transit vehicles provide accessibility accommodations.

YSU Routes

Red Loop Route

The Red Loop is a 16-minute clockwise campus route that departs Federal Station and travels along Fifth Avenue, Wood Street, Belmont Avenue, and Lincoln Avenue. It continues via Fifth Avenue, Park Avenue, Elm Street, and Eastbound Service Road, then proceeds along Wick Avenue to Tressel Way. The route returns via Wick Avenue, Rayen Avenue, Hazel Street, and Commerce Street.

Red Loop Schedule

*Scheduled times are subject to traffic and weather conditions.
*Schedule operates Mon.-Fri. only
*PM Trips are in bold

White Loop Route

The White Loop is a 16-minute counterclockwise campus route that departs Federal Station and travels along Commerce Street, Wick Avenue, and Tressel Way. It continues via East Spring Street to Wick Avenue, then proceeds along Westbound Service Road, Elm Street, Madison Avenue, Fifth Avenue, and Lincoln Avenue. The route returns via Hazel Street to Commerce Street.

White Loop Schedule

*Scheduled times are subject to traffic and weather conditions.
*Schedule operates Mon.-Fri. only
*PM Trips are in bold

Track Routes With the myStop Mobile App

All Youngstown State University Campus Shuttle loop routes can be tracked in the myStop App, which is available for iPhone and Android. With the myStop app, you can check out all campus travel and all other WRTA city route options, receive real-time updates on delays and arrival times and subscribe to bus stop push notifications.

 Download Today!

myStop Mobile How to Videos: https://www.wrtaonline.com/rider-info/how-to-videos/

These videos will show you how to get the most out of WRTA’s app.

• Downloading and setting up the app
• Using the myStop Mobile app
• Using the Trip Planner
• Setting up text notifications

Other Ways you can use WRTA to get Around

Additionally, WRTA provides fixed route bus service on 27 scheduled bus routes in Mahoning County and the City of Warren. More info

Suburban Loop options give access to Austintown, Boardman/Canfield, and Midlothian More info

Countywide is a flexible, shared-ride service in Mahoning County that provides reliable, door-to-door transportation for all residents. Riders may share the trip with others, and vehicles include small buses and vans. More info

Think you lost something on the shuttle?

It is best to check with the driver when you reboard the shuttle to see if your lost item(s) were found. If not, please contact WRTA’s dedicated customer service at 330-744-8431.

YSU Walmart Shuttle (Not WRTA)

Kilcawley Center to Walmart

(This service is available fall and spring semesters, not including finals week) 

Fridays ONLY from 3:00PM-6:30PM

• 3:00 PM - Depart Tressel Way
• 3:05 PM - Cafaro
• 3:08 PM - Lyden
• 3:25 PM - Arrive at Walmart
• 3:30 PM - Return to Tressel Way

Loop continues headwind until 6:30 PM

YSU Late-Night Shuttle (Not WRTA)

The shuttle operates during the fall and spring semesters on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:00 PM to 2:30 AM

The loop is basic, from the Edge, to Lyden, Cafaro, Courtyard, then Enclave. From there they will travel downtown past Penguin City, along Federal Street, and return to the Edge. These shuttles will run in a loop to downtown from 11:00 PM to 1:00 AM.

From 1:00AM-2:30AM the shuttles will stage downtown and only bring people back to campus. 

• Thursday there is one shuttle. Begin at Edge.
• Saturday there are three shuttles. Begin at Edge, Cafaro, and Courtyard.
• Friday there are two shuttles. Begin At Edge and Courtyard