The USC Express Shuttle Service is a FREE service for all students and staff who hold a current University identification card.
Services commence on the first day of Semester and run until the last day of Semester 1 and 2 only. The shuttle service operates during teaching weeks from Monday to Friday and does not run during University breaks, including the Easter intra-semester break, the study break, Orientation week and exam period or on public holidays.
Routes
In 2020, the University will provide express shuttle buses between:
- USC Gympie campus (via Cooroy) and the USC Sunshine Coast (Sippy Downs) campus
- USC Caboolture shuttle bus loop service between the USC Caboolture campus and Caboolture train station during semester.
Download the free TransportMe app
TransportMe is a complete, real-time transport passenger app that can be downloaded for free (compatible with both iOS and android phones).
- Track your bus: Find out the current location of the Gympie USC express shuttle and how far it is from your stop. No more missed services!
- Capacity notifications: Once the bus reaches 90% capacity an alert is issued to the Passenger App so students will be notified in advance.
To download the app visit TransportMe.
Timetables - Semester 2, 2020
Gympie Shuttle Service
Please note: This service will recommence operation from Monday 17 August 2020,
Monday-Friday, as per below schedule, excluding weekends and public holidays.
No Buses during study break and exam period
Northbound - USC Sunshine Coast to USC Gympie (3 services)
| Location | Bus Stop No | Run 1 Time | Run 2 Time | Run 3 Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depart USC Sunshine Coast (Sippy Downs), Platform 2 | 301501 | 7:45am | 12:15pm | 5:30pm |
| Depart Cooroy Station | 301599 | 8:20am | 12:50pm | 6:05pm |
| Depart Gympie Intercity Bus Stop | 770104 | 8:50am | 1:25pm | 6:40pm |
| Arrive USC Gympie/TAFE | Unmarked | 8:55am | 1:30pm | 6:45pm |
Southbound - USC Gympie to USC Sunshine Coast (3 services)
| Location | Bus Stop No | Run 1 Time | Run 2 Time | Run 3 Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depart USC Gympie/TAFE | Unmarked | 6:15am | 10:30am | 4:15pm |
| Depart Gympie Intercity Bus Stop | 770104 | 6:25am | 10:40am | 4:25pm |
| Depart Cooroy Station | 301599 | 7:00am | 11:15am | 4:55pm |
| Arrive, USC Sunshine Coast (Sippy Downs), Platform 2 | 301501 | 7:30am | 11:50am | 5:25pm |
Caboolture Loop Shuttle Service
A free shuttle service is offered for all USC and TAFE students and staff travelling between the USC Caboolture campus and the Caboolture train station (the pick-up and drop-off point is in the eastern carpark). Show your USC or TAFE identity card to access the shuttle bus. Service operates weekdays from Monday 13 July - Friday 23 October 2020. Please note: The service does not run on weekends, public holidays (10 August and 5 October) or during the USC mid-semester break (28 September - 2 October).
Caboolture Loop Shuttle Bus Service Timetable: From 13 July – 14 August 2020*
Please note: This service operates from 13 July - 14 August 2020, Monday-Friday, as per below schedule, excluding weekends and public holidays (Monday 10 August). The full schedule is expected to resume on Monday 17 August 2020.
* Timetable is subject to change.
| Depart Caboolture Station | Arrive USC/TAFE Caboolture | Depart USC/TAFE Caboolture | Arrive Caboolture Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Run | |||
| 7:30am | 7:34am | 7:34am | 7:38am |
| 7:45am | 7:49am | 7:49am | 7:53am |
| 8:00am | 8:04am | 8:04am | 8:10am |
| 8:15am | 8:19am | 8:19am | 8:25am |
| 8:30am | 8:34am | 8:34am | 8:40am |
| 8:45am | 8:49am | 8:49am | 8:55am |
| 9:00am | 9:04am | - | - |
| Afternoon Run | |||
| - | - | 2:15pm | 2:19pm |
| 2.19pm | 2:23pm | 2:45pm | 2:49pm |
| 2:49pm | 2:53pm | 3:15pm | 3:19pm |
| 3:19pm | 3:23pm | 3:45pm | 3:49pm |
| 3:49pm | 3:53pm | 4:15pm | 4:19pm |
| 4:19pm | 4:23pm | 4:45pm | 4:49pm |
| 4:49pm | 4:53pm | 5:15pm | 5:19pm |
Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions. Please arrive ten minutes prior to the departure time to ensure you do not miss your bus service.
Please note: USC is not responsible for ensuring that the shuttle buses arrive on time, or that passengers comply with travel regulations. For all matters relating the whereabouts of a late bus, or travel regulations, please contact the bus service provider directly:
- Gympie route: Polleys Bus Service Tel: (07) 5480 4500
- Caboolture Loop: Coast & Country - Tel: 1300 428737
Consider combining your methods of travel in a single day, for example using the USC Shuttle or a TransLink service in one direction, and carpooling in another.
All enquiries about the USC Express Shuttle and any other travel initiatives can be emailed to travel2USC@usc.edu.au.