Northwood (NW)
Bus Route University of Michigan Blue Bus 29 stopsThe Northwood (NW) is a campus bus route serving the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Operated by University of Michigan Blue Bus. 29 stops along the route. Use MGuide at mguide.app for real-time bus tracking and predicted arrivals.
Route Details
| Route Name | Northwood |
|---|---|
| Short Name | NW |
| Operator | University of Michigan Blue Bus |
| Stops | 29 |
| Fare | Free for all riders |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible |
Stops (29)
- 1. Northwood V (3)
- 2. NCAC Hubbard Inbound
- 3. Power Center
- 4. Huron/Hubbard Hubbard Inbound
- 5. Zina Pitcher
- 6. Hayward/Hubbard Hubbard Inbound
- 7. Glen/Catherine Outbound
- 8. FXB Inbound
- 9. Fuller Rd at Mitchell Field Lot M-75
- 10. Cooley Lab Inbound
- 11. Pierpont Commons Murfin Outbound
- 12. Pierpont Commons Bonisteel Inbound
- 13. Northwood III Outbound
- 14. Fuller Rd at Lot NC-78 Mitchell Field (2)
- 15. Northwood I Outbound
- 16. Couzens Hall
- 17. Cram Circle Outbound
- 18. Lloyd/Observatory
- 19. Northwood II Outbound
- 20. Stockwell Hall Inbound
- 21. Fire Station Outbound
- 22. Central Campus Transit Center: Ruthven Museum
- 23. Plymouth Rd Crosswalk
- 24. Northwood IV
- 25. Northwood Community Center
- 26. Hayward/Hubbard Hubbard Outbound
- 27. NCAC%% Hubbard Outbound
- 28. Northwood V (1)
- 29. Northwood V (2)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What stops does the Northwood (NW) serve?
- The Northwood route serves 29 stops: Northwood V (3), NCAC Hubbard Inbound, Power Center, Huron/Hubbard Hubbard Inbound, Zina Pitcher, Hayward/Hubbard Hubbard Inbound, Glen/Catherine Outbound, FXB Inbound, Fuller Rd at Mitchell Field Lot M-75, Cooley Lab Inbound, Pierpont Commons Murfin Outbound, Pierpont Commons Bonisteel Inbound, Northwood III Outbound, Fuller Rd at Lot NC-78 Mitchell Field (2), Northwood I Outbound, Couzens Hall, Cram Circle Outbound, Lloyd/Observatory, Northwood II Outbound, Stockwell Hall Inbound, Fire Station Outbound, Central Campus Transit Center: Ruthven Museum, Plymouth Rd Crosswalk, Northwood IV, Northwood Community Center, Hayward/Hubbard Hubbard Outbound, NCAC%% Hubbard Outbound, Northwood V (1), Northwood V (2).
- When does the Northwood (NW) operate?
- The Northwood Blue Bus route operates during the academic year with reduced summer service. Check MGuide for real-time tracking.
- How often does the Northwood (NW) run?
- The Northwood Blue Bus typically runs every 10-20 minutes during peak hours. Frequency varies by time of day and academic calendar.
- Is the Northwood route wheelchair accessible?
- Yes, all University of Michigan Blue Bus vehicles are wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant.
- How do I track the Northwood bus in real time?
- Open MGuide at mguide.app and enable the Transit layer to see real-time bus positions, predicted arrivals, and route maps for the Northwood and all other campus routes.
Sources
- Schedule data from University of Michigan Transit Services GTFS feed. Updated 2026-05-18.
- University of Michigan Blue Bus
- MGuide Campus Map — student-built, independently maintained
Data sourced from University of Michigan Transit Services and AATA. Last updated May 18, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/transit/route/nw