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The Airport Shuttle Service is available for 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: 919.673.6833.
Reservations are required to guarantee a seat for you. All reservations have a non-refundable fee of $20. Only registered riders for the date of travel may use the airport shuttle service with a flight itinerary.
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 website 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 the Student Center at sc@uncp.edu or call 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:
Fall Semester 2026 Schedule:
Start of Fall Semester:
Pickup at RDU – 8/16 at 3pm
Departure from RDU at 4pm
Cut off date for seat purchase 8/10 12 noon
Fall Break:
Departure from Campus to RDU 9/30 at 1pm
Arrival to RDU at 3pm
Pickup at RDU – 10/4 at 3pm
Departure from RDU at 4pm
Cutoff date is 9/28 for seat purchase 12 noon
Thanksgiving Break:
Departure from Campus to RDU 11/24 at 1pm
Arrival at RDU at 3pm.
Cutoff date is 11/16 for seat purchase 12 noon
Pickup at RDU – 11/29 at 3pm
Departure from RDU at 4pm
Cutoff date is 11/22 for seat purchase 12 noon
End of Semester:
Departure from Campus to RDU 12/11 at 1pm
Arrival at RDU at 3pm.
Cutoff date is 11/30 for seat purchase 12 noon
Departure from Campus to RDU 12/12 at 1pm
Arrival at RDU at 3pm.
Cutoff date is 12/01 for seat purchase 12 noon
Spring Semester 2027 Schedule:
Spring Break:
Departure from Campus to RDU 3/5 at 1pm
Arrival to RDU at 3pm
Cutoff date is 2/22 for seat purchase 12 noon
Pickup at RDU – 3/14 at 3pm
Departure from RDU at 4pm
Cutoff date is 3/08 for seat purchase 12 noon
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 bus transportation contact:
Greyhound Bus Lines
314 W. Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-834-8275
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 and Programs Office at 910.521.6899 immediately. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8am-5pm. Another email will be sent at least
two days prior to the 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.