Riding the Shuttle

Free shuttles provide a convenient way for patients, staff and employees to travel between UW Medicine locations and our partner institutions. Shuttle schedules and stop information can be found below: 

Health Sciences Express

This is a free shuttle service that makes stops at UW Medical Center, UW Medical Center-Roosevelt and Harborview Medical Center. At UW Medical Center, the shuttle stop is located on the north side of N.E. Pacific, across the street from the medical center. The stop is accessible through the tunnel that runs underneath N.E. Pacific Street. The shuttle stops at UWMC-Roosevelt on Roosevelt Way and at Harborview Medical Center, in front of the Maleng Building across the street from the main medical center.

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

This is a free shuttle service that makes stops at UW Medical Center, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Fred Hutchinson Research Center, and Seattle Children’s Hospital. The shuttle stop is located on the first floor of the Cascade tower outside the elevator lobby on Columbia Road.

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM 

UW Medicine Shuttle

The UW Medicine Shuttle is a free shuttle service available to faculty, staff, patients and visitors . The shuttle provides service to UW Medicine locations in the U District and North Seattle Area. This shuttle is fully ADA-compliant, and is equipped with a passenger lift for those needing assistance with wheelchairs, walkers and other mobility devices.  For more information about the shuttle service, please phone UW Medicine Shuttle Services at 206-598-1474 or send email to uwmdts@uw.edu.

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Shuttle service provided to:

  • MS Clinic at McMurray Medical Building located on Northwest Hospital Campus at 1536 N. 115th St., Seattle, WA 98133
  • UW Medicine Neighbor Northgate Clinic located at 314 NE Thornton Place, Seattle WA 98125
  • UW Medical Center at Roosevelt located at 4225 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle WA 98105
  • UW Tower located at 4333 Brooklyn Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98195
  • UW Medical Center located at 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA, 98195

Contact information

For questions or additional information, you can contact us at:


Please note:

  • Holiday Service Notice - On Holidays recognized by the State of Washington and University of Washington, the UW Medicine Shuttle will not be available.
  • Inclement Weather Notice - During times of inclement weather and road conditions, the UW Medicine Shuttle may experience temporary delays.