Grocery Shuttle
Free Sunday rides to WinCo
The Grocery Shuttle is a free Sunday shuttle between campus and WinCo for WWU students. It's funded by the Active Transportation Fee and is wheelchair accessible. The shuttle is a pilot program for the 2026–27 school year.
The Basics
- When: Sundays. Campus pickups at 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00 PM. Everyone is back by about 8:00 PM.
- Where: Birnam Wood (at the mailboxes), Buchanan Towers (curbside on S College Dr), and Edens Walkway (on High St). The shuttle goes to WinCo on Bellis Fair Parkway and returns to the same stops.
- Cost: Free for WWU students.
- Reserve: On WIN (Western Involvement Network). Search "Grocery Shuttle" and book both your ride out and your ride back.
Before You Go
- WinCo only accepts cash or debit. Credit cards are not accepted.
- Bring reusable bags. There's a limit of 2 grocery bags per rider.
- Be at your stop on time. The shuttle waits about 3 minutes, then moves on.
| Leaves Birnam Wood | Leaves Buchanan Towers | Leaves Edens Walkway | Arrives WinCo | Returns from WinCo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 PM | 3:05 PM | 3:11 PM | 3:25 PM | About 4:25 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:05 PM | 4:11 PM | 4:25 PM | About 5:25 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:05 PM | 5:11 PM | 5:25 PM | About 6:25 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:05 PM | 6:11 PM | 6:25 PM | About 7:25 PM |
You'll have about an hour to shop. The 6:00 PM trip is the last campus pickup.
Looking for a late-night ride? See the Starlight Shuttle Page for our free on-demand evening service.
Common Questions
Currently enrolled WWU students. Sign in to WIN with your WWU account to reserve.
Reserving is strongly recommended. Seats are limited, and reserved riders board first. There's usually one standby seat per trip, but it isn't guaranteed.
Seats back from WinCo are the most limited part of the service. Booking your return up front guarantees you a ride home.
Only if a later return trip has an open seat. Ask the driver. It's space-available, not guaranteed.
The shuttle waits about 3 minutes at each stop. After that, your reserved seat may be given to a standby rider. You can catch a later trip if there's room.
Yes. Choose "me plus one" when you reserve so both seats are booked. A friend without a reservation may not get a seat.
Yes, the shuttle has a wheelchair lift. Note your wheelchair or mobility device on the reservation form so the driver can plan ahead.
Space is limited. Small personal items are fine. Check with us before bringing anything cart-sized.
Cancel through WIN: open the Grocery Shuttle event and select "Will Not Be Attending." Please cancel as soon as you know so someone else can take your spot.