Saluki Express

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Last Updated: Mar 17, 2025, 11:56 AM

Routes

JAX buses are operated by trained, experienced drivers traveling a consistent route for consistent hours, 7 days a week. Refer to JAX route maps linked below to find the stop nearest you.

Saluki Route

Hours: 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Formerly known as the Grand Loop, the Saluki Route is a 30-minute loop that gets students to and from campus. Focused primarily along Grand Avenue, this route hits all the main housing areas in this area, as well as all the main locations on campus.


Nile Route

Hours: 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Formerly known as the South Route, the Nile Route is a loop that gets students to and from campus from the south side of Carbondale. For those with housing south of campus, this route will bring you right to the center of campus.


Sahara Route

Hours: 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Sahara Route will get travelers around campus and to the east side of Carbondale including stops at the Carbondale Community High School, and several shopping locations including Kroger, Walmart and Dollar Tree.


Pyramid Route

Hours: 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Pyramid Route will get travelers around campus and out to the west side of Carbondale including stops at the Southern Illinois Airport, home of the Glen Poshard Transportation Education Center, and Murdale Shopping Center.


Big Muddy Route

Hours: 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Big Muddy route covers the east and west side of Carbondale before connecting with Murphysboro. Offering access to shopping, parks, county government facilities and health care. This route also connects rural Jackson County to Carbondale with two separate connections to the Saluki Express.

JAX Mass Transit Service Alerts

Whether inclement weather, road obstructions, or mechanical failure, situations may arise that impact your travel experience. We encourage our visitors to bookmark the link below, so they may stay informed of any service alerts ahead of their planned travel day.

Active Service Alerts for Jackson County