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UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION
NCWU offers a variety of travel options on our Bishop Transit & Bus System which provides transportation services both on and off campus. Services provided by this department include transportation to and from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) as well as local transportation to venues in the Rocky Mount area.
The University also provides Prearranged, out-of-state trips planned at various times throughout the year. Students interested in taking advantage of these services can find out more by contacting the appropriate departments below.
Your NC Wesleyan ID is only needed to ride.
Bishop Transit Services
Local Transportation around Rocky Mount Area
NCWU offers a variety of travel options on our Bishop Transit & Bus System, including FREE local transportation to venues in the Rocky Mount area. No registration required, simply bring your NC Wesleyan ID and choose one of the following destinations!*
Rocky Mount Shuttles
Fall 2025 Dates
Each Wednesday beginning August 20, 2025
Shuttle Pickup
Available to all students. Due to carrying capacity, this service is offered to the first 14 students in line at the library parking lot.
Pick up #1: 10:30 AM each Wednesday
Students will have 60 minutes at their destination. Return will be in time for 1:00 PM class.
Pick up #2: 3:00 PM each Wednesday
Students have 60 minutes from the time of drop off before the bus will return for pickup.
Drop Off Locations Around Rocky Mount:
- Truist Bank
- Wells Fargo Bank
- InJoy
- Walmart
- Golden East Mall
- TJ Maxx shopping plaza
- Target
Shuttle Return
Students are dropped back off at their residence hall.
Contact
Suzanne Hening
252.985.5371
International Student Services Coordinator, Junior International Advisor/DSO
SHening@ncwu.edu
Transportation to Rocky Mount Mills
Take an evening trip to the Rocky Mount Mills, an 82-acre campus that is home to businesses, residential living, restaurants and breweries.
Fall 2025 Dates
Friday, August 16, 2025
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday, August 29, 2025
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday, September 12, 2025
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday, September 26, 2025
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday, November 7, 2025
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Shuttle Pickup
Available to all students. Shuttle leaves from outside the Taylor Rec Center.
Shuttle Return
Students are dropped back off at their residence hall.
Contact
Elliott Smith
Director of Student Activities
p: 252.454.1682
e: ESmith@ncwu.edu
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) Transportation
North Carolina Wesleyan University offers transportation to and from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Our Bishop Break Shuttle operates on a predetermined schedule. Tickets* can be purchased in advance and are valid for a single one-way trip to or from RDU Airport.
Fall 2025
Southern Express Transportation is offering shuttle service to/from RDU Airport on the following dates:
Wednesday, August 13, until Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Shuttle Pickup Times:
Departures from RDU:
- 10:00 AM
- 2:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
- 10:00 PM
Transportation is offered through a 3rd party Southern Express bus service. CLICK HERE for more information and to sign up for transportation.
*$39.95 non-refundable fee per one-way trip.
-Paid reservations must be made online at least 24 hours in advance.
Shuttle Pickup Times and Make Reservations:
See website: ride.southernexpress.com/#/
Phone: 984.351.3395
Out-of-town Getaways Transportation
The university offers prearranged, out-of-town and out-of-state trips that are planned throughout the year. These trips are available to all students and are an excellent way to meet other peers.
Fall 2025 Dates
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
NORTH HILLS MALL & MUSIC FESTIVAL TRIP, Raleigh
2:00 PM
Sunday, October 19th, 2025
State Fair
Raleigh, NC
12:00 PM
Shuttle Pickup
Available to all students. Shuttle leaves from outside the Taylor Rec Center.
Shuttle Return
Students are dropped back off at their residence hall.
Contact
Elliott Smith
Director of Student Activities
p: 252.454.1682
e: ESmith@ncwu.edu
