BUS SCHEDULES AND BOOKINGS NOW ON KAUSTCENTRAL

All off-campus bus bookings can now be made through the KAUST Central app. Download the app to easily book your bus trips, check schedules, and stay updated on other campus services.

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ON-DEMAND BUS SERVICE

The on-demand service provides flexible, direct transport across campus and residential areas during non-peak hours and weekends.

To use the on-demand bus, download the Rekab app available on Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Available 7 days a week during non-peak hours:

Weekdays: 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Weekends/Holidays: 6:30 AM to 1:00 AM

Tips to consider when using the on-demand bus:

Remember you can book for multiple passengers – and you don't even need to be one of them. You can book a ride for a family member without joining them on the bus.
Booking is required. We recommend using the Rekab app to book your journey, however, a smartphone is not required to book a trip with the on-demand bus; you can call the Saptco helpdesk for booking assistance at 012-808-5222 between 6:00 AM and 12:00 AM
Book a little ahead of time. For example, if you want a bus to pick you up as close to 3:10 as possible, don't wait until 3:10 to make your request – start making your request at 2:45.

COLOR-CODED BUS SERVICE

Our color-coded bus service operates on designated routes throughout KAUST, running weekdays during peak hours from 6:20 AM to 6:00 PM. No booking is required. Simply wait at the designated bus stops for your chosen route.

Note: Do not overtake when the STOP arm is extended

SCHEDULE

Blue Route Orange Route Green Route Gray Route

Purple Route Red Route Yellow Route Oasis Route

Palm Route Harbor Express Visitor Center to Dive Center Research Express

GOLF CART SHUTTLE SERVICE

Park your vehicle in the Discovery Square car park, located across from the KAUST Inn, and jump straight on the shuttle from Shuttle Stop 1. Get dropped off close to a variety of food and retail options in Discovery Square or the Harbor Walk.

Service is available 7 days per week from 11:00 AM to 1:45 PM and from 5:00 PM to 7:45 PM

Schedule

DISABILITY SERVICES

Services for people with physical limitations are provided for qualifying passengers. For more information, contact the SAPTCO Helpdesk or 012-808 5222

OFF-CAMPUS BUS SERVICE

Regular buses to major shopping malls in Jeddah, including the Red Sea Mall and Mall of Arabia, are available for KAUST community members and visitors with valid KAUST IDs.

Free On-board Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is now available on all of the large gold buses, covering the majority of destinations. The smaller bus which travels the short journey to Thuwal does not have Wi-Fi.

SEE SCHEDULES BELOW

Click here to see Off-Campus Bus terms and conditions

Note:

- The standard roundtrip fare to Thuwal is 10 SAR and the standard roundtrip fare for the KAEC Corniche is 30 SAR
- No Medical trips during public & Eid holidays
- The above timing may be impacted by traffic delays, especially during public holidays and weekends.

OFF-CAMPUS BUSES

JEDDAH MEDICAL BUSES

WORK HAUL BUS

Work Haul buses operate for staff who live in Jeddah and work at KAUST. Payment is arranged through HR and there are no Work Haul Buses during public & Eid holidays. Please find the schedule below

PICK UP AND DROP OFF LOCATIONS

PAYMENT

While our off-campus bus services remain heavily subsidized by KAUST, fees are in place for Thuwal and KAEC corniche buses. In keeping with the strategy to "Grow Strategically While Optimizing Costs," introducing charging for these buses will help us continue to find efficiencies and optimize resources.

The round-trip fee is paid by card only when you arrive at the bus. There is no one-way payment option and cash cannot be accepted at this time.

Discounts: Children aged 12 and under ride free. University Students and their dependents also ride free, and a copy of the KAUST ID indicating the primary's student status is required to be provided as proof

SPECIAL BUS REQUESTS

KAUST also provides a Special Events Bus Service.

Click here to check the bus rate

CONTACT

For inquiries or assistance with bookings, please reach out to us at:

Email: busservices@kaust.edu.sa

Tel: (012) 808-5222

Bus Services

Explore a variety of convenient and accessible transportation options within and beyond KAUST. Our bus services are designed to meet the needs of the KAUST community with multiple routes and schedules.