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the Bassett Hound

  • Shuttle

Hop on your new ride around Madison.

The Bassett Hound is a free shuttle exclusively for Hub Bassett residents. It connects you to classes, campus destinations, Greek houses, and more, all from the comfort of a luxury Sprinter van. It runs Monday through Friday from 8am–4pm and Saturdays from 11am–9pm.

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Two routes. One reliable ride.

Whether it’s an 8am lecture, a Saturday Hilldale haul, or kickoff at Camp Randall, the Hound’s got you.

Weekday Campus Shuttle Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Continuous loop, 4 campus stops Reservation required Saturday Shopping Shuttle Saturdays 11:00 AM–9:00 PM Hub Bassett Hilldale Shopping Center No reservation needed

Weekday Campus Shuttle

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. The Bassett Hound operates on a continuous loop between Hub Bassett and campus destinations throughout the day. Timing may vary slightly due to traffic, construction, weather, and campus activity.

Reservations required

Reservations open at 8:00 AM the day before service and close 2 hours before your selected shuttle cycle begins.

Limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis. The driver will refuse service without a confirmed reservation. Be prepared to show photo ID so the driver can confirm your reservation.

Next Hub Bassett pickup: …
StopBoarding Window
Hub BassettParking garage near elevator lobby :55 – :00
Union South1308 W Dayton St :05 – :10
Bakke Recreation Center1976 Observatory Dr :17 – :22
Sewell Social Sciences1180 Observatory Dr :27 – :32
Mosse Humanities455 N Park St :36 – :41

These pickup windows repeat throughout the day during operating hours. Tap a stop to find it on the map.

Shuttle schedules and travel times are subject to traffic, weather, special events, and other unforeseen conditions. Actual arrival and departure times may vary.

:55 Boarding at Hub Bassett

Saturday Shopping Shuttle

Saturdays (no home football game), 11:00 AM–9:00 PM. The Bassett Hound provides continuous service between Hub Bassett and Hilldale Shopping Center.

Reservations are not required.

Hilldale Shopping Center 701 Hilldale Way, Madison, WI 53705 ≈ 15 min each way via University Ave
Route: Hub Bassett to Hilldale Shopping Center via University Avenue, about 15 minutes each way University Ave ≈ 15 MIN Hub Bassett Hilldale

Each time is the departure from Hub Bassett, followed by the drop-off & pickup window at Hilldale.

  • 11:00 AM 11:13–11:17 AM
  • 11:40 AM 11:53–11:57 AM
  • 12:20 PM 12:33–12:37 PM
  • 1:00 PM 1:13–1:17 PM
  • 1:40 PM 1:53–1:57 PM
  • 2:20 PM 2:33–2:37 PM
  • 3:00 PM 3:13–3:17 PM
  • 3:40 PM 3:53–3:57 PM
  • 4:20 PM 4:33–4:37 PM
  • 5:00 PM 5:13–5:17 PM
  • 5:40 PM 5:53–5:57 PM
  • 6:20 PM 6:33–6:37 PM
  • 7:00 PM 7:13–7:17 PM
  • 7:40 PM 7:53–7:57 PM
  • Final pickup 8:20 PM 8:33–8:37 PM

Rider guidelines

  • Do: Bring a valid photo ID.
  • Do: Arrive before your scheduled pickup window.
  • Do: Be courteous to fellow riders and the driver.
  • Not allowed: No smoking, vaping, alcohol consumption, or open alcoholic beverages on board.
  • Not allowed: Riders who present a safety concern (e.g. extreme intoxication) may be denied service.