Lot 204 is located at 3500 University Ave. Permit holders may park only in the area marked in red on the map.
A shuttle serves Lot 204 with designated stops on campus. Permit holders may also choose to bike, walk, carpool, or use Metro Transit to reach campus.
Lot 204 shuttle information
| Morning and early afternoon | ||||
| Lot 204 | Waisman | HSLC | Elm | Charter |
| 5:40 | 5:45 | 5:47 | 5:51 | 5:54 |
| 5:53 | 5:58 | 6:00 | 6:04 | 6:07 |
| 6:06 | 6:11 | 6:13 | 6:17 | 6:20 |
| 6:19 | 6:24 | 6:26 | 6:30 | 6:33 |
| 6:32 | 6:37 | 6:39 | 6:43 | 6:46 |
| 6:45 | 6:50 | 6:52 | 6:56 | 6:59 |
| 6:58 | 7:03 | 7:05 | 7:09 | 7:12 |
| 7:11 | 7:16 | 7:18 | 7:22 | 7:25 |
| 7:24 | 7:29 | 7:31 | 7:35 | 7:38 |
| 7:37 | 7:42 | 7:44 | 7:48 | 7:51 |
| 7:50 | 7:55 | 7:57 | 8:01 | 8:04 |
| 8:03 | 8:08 | 8:10 | 8:14 | 8:17 |
| 8:16 | 8:21 | 8:23 | 8:27 | 8:30 |
| 8:29 | 8:34 | 8:36 | 8:40 | 8:43 |
| 8:42 | 8:47 | 8:49 | 8:53 | 8:56 |
| 8:55 | 9:00 | 9:02 | 9:06 | 9:09 |
| 9:08 | 9:13 | 9:15 | 9:19 | 9:22 |
| 9:21 | 9:26 | 9:28 | 9:32 | 9:35 |
| 9:34 | 9:39 | 9:41 | 9:45 | 9:48 |
| 9:47 | 9:52 | 9:54 | 9:58 | 10:01 |
| 10:00 | 10:05 | 10:07 | 10:11 | 10:14 |
| 10:13 | 10:18 | 10:20 | 10:24 | 10:27 |
| 10:26 | 10:31 | 10:33 | 10:37 | 10:40 |
| 10:39 | 10:44 | 10:46 | 10:50 | 10:53 |
| 10:52 | 10:57 | 10:59 | 11:03 | 11:06 |
| 11:05 | 11:10 | 11:12 | 11:16 | 11:19 |
| 11:18 | 11:23 | 11:25 | 11:29 | 11:32 |
| 11:31 | 11:36 | 11:38 | 11:42 | 11:45 |
| 11:44 | 11:49 | 11:51 | 11:55 | 11:58 |
| 11:57 | 12:02 | 12:04 | 12:08 | 12:11 |
| 12:10 | 12:15 | 12:17 | 12:21 | 12:24 |
| 12:23 | 12:28 | 12:30 | 12:34 | 12:37 |
| 12:36 | 12:41 | 12:43 | 12:47 | 12:50 |
| 12:49 | 12:54 | 12:56 | 1:00 | 1:03 |
| 1:02 | 1:07 | 1:09 | 1:13 | 1:16 |
| 1:15 | 1:20 | 1:22 | 1:26 | 1:29 |
| 1:28 | 1:33 | 1:35 | 1:39 | 1:42 |
| 1:41 | 1:46 | 1:48 | 1:52 | 1:55 |
| 1:54 | 1:59 | 2:01 | 2:05 | 2:08 |
| 2:07 | 2:12 | 2:14 | 2:18 | 2:21 |
| 2:20 | 2:25 | 2:27 | 2:31 | 2:34 |
| 2:33 | 2:38 | 2:40 | 2:44 | 2:47 |
| 2:46 | 2:51 | 2:53 | 2:57 | 3:00 |
| 2:59 | 3:04 | 3:06 | 3:10 | 3:13 |
| 3:12 | shift to late afternoon/evening | 3:21* | ||
| 3:25 | 3:34* | |||
| Late afternoon and evening (route reverses) | ||||
| Charter | Elm | HSLC | Waisman | Lot 204 |
| 3:21* | 3:24 | 3:27 | 3:28 | 3:38 |
| 3:34* | 3:37 | 3:40 | 3:41 | 3:51 |
| 3:47 | 3:50 | 3:53 | 3:54 | 4:04 |
| 4:00 | 4:03 | 4:06 | 4:07 | 4:17 |
| 4:13 | 4:16 | 4:19 | 4:20 | 4:30 |
| 4:26 | 4:29 | 4:32 | 4:33 | 4:43 |
| 4:39 | 4:42 | 4:45 | 4:46 | 4:56 |
| 4:52 | 4:55 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 5:09 |
| 5:05 | 5:08 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:22 |
| 5:18 | 5:21 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:35 |
| 5:31 | 5:34 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:48 |
| 5:44 | 5:47 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 6:01 |
| 5:57 | 6:00 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:14 |
| 6:10 | 6:13 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:27 |
| 6:23 | 6:26 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:40 |
| 6:36 | 6:39 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:53 |
| 6:49 | 6:52 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 7:06 |
| 7:02 | 7:05 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:19 |
| 7:15 | 7:18 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:32 |
| 7:28 | 7:31 | 7:34 | 7:35 | 7:45 |
| 7:41 | 7:44 | 7:47 | 7:48 | 7:58 |
- Lot 204: Behind the building on the north side of the lot
- Highland Avenue near Waisman Center: Bus stop #2473 eastbound or #2770 westbound
- Health Sciences Learning Center: #2349 eastbound (Highland at Marsh Drive) or #2125 westbound (Highland at Observatory)
- Observatory Drive at Elm Drive: #2195 eastbound or #2978 westbound
- Charter Street at University Avenue: #0706 eastbound or #0757 westbound
Lot 204 permit holders can ride a free shuttle weekdays from approximately 5:40 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Times are approximate. The shuttle schedule is subject to delays due to construction, weather, heavy traffic, or other factors. Track the shuttle location at transportation.wisc.edu/pnrshuttle.
For shuttle questions, call Badger Bus at (608) 310-4864.
Please note: Lot 204 shares stops with other shuttles. Each shuttle will have an identifying sign on the windshield.
Lot 204 permit holders may park on campus on UW state-observed holidays, when the lot is closed and the shuttle does not operate: Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day.
Beginning with the 2025-26 parking year, the Lot 204 shuttle will reverse direction in the late afternoon and evening. Additionally, the Lot 204 stop at 21 N. Park Street will be discontinued. These changes will shorten return trips to the lot, especially for riders boarding the shuttle at stops on the west side of campus.
Flex permit payments
Payments are made through ParkMobile, a third-party vendor. Flex permit holders must create an account before their first session.
For setup and usage instructions, visit the Transportation Services Knowledge Base.
For technical issues with payments, call ParkMobile at (877) 727-5457 or visit their support site.
Parking on campus after hours
Your Lot 204 permit is valid on campus during off-peak hours: weekdays from 4:30 p.m. to 7 a.m., and all day Saturday and Sunday.
Refer to lot signs for enforcement details. Some lots require a permit; if a Flex permit is used in those lots, a Flex payment is also required. Lots may also occasionally be closed due to events or construction.
Parking on campus on weekdays
If you need to park on campus during peak hours (weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.):
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You can buy a half-day or daily permit in advance (up to one week ahead) at any Transportation Services office.
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Public parking is available in select UW garages. For locations and real-time availability, visit map.wisc.edu.
Commuting tips
The shuttle is one of many ways to complete your journey to campus. You can also supplement your commute with Madison Metro Transit bus service, campus bus service, or bicycling.
Madison Metro Transit, including campus bus
Eligible employees may purchase a new bus pass throughout the year, or renew an expiring pass between August 1 and 31.
The annual pass is valid from September 1 through August 31, with prorated pricing for passes purchased after September 1. For current rates, visit the rates page. UWHC and UW Medical Foundation employees are not charged; UWHC covers 100% of the cost.
- Learn more, order your pass, or get campus bus service info (fare-free Routes 80, 81, 82, 84): transportation.wisc.edu/bus
- Metro Transit routes, schedules, planning tools, real-time tracking, and text alerts: mymetrobus.com or call (608) 266-4466.
Bicycling
Ride by bicycle between Lot 204 and campus. Primarily on the Campus Drive Path, the trip is approximately 1-3 miles and takes 5-20 minutes, depending on the campus location and other conditions. Check Google Maps for your best route in each direction.
Let’s talk about options!
Our knowledgeable Commuter Solutions team offers personalized trip planning to optimize your commute and explore other transportation choices. This free service is available to all UW community members.
Emergency Ride Home
Lot 204 permit holders are eligible for the Emergency Ride Home program (ERH), which provides a cab ride from campus to your home or vehicle in case of an emergency.