Saudi Arabia will be hosting the Formula 1 Grand Prix on the Jeddah corniche from Friday, March 25 to Sunday, March 27. Community Life will be offering a bus service to the event, and there are other off-campus bus service adjustments that the community should expect.

In summary:

• Roads in Jeddah, especially near the Corniche, are expected to have some detours and congestion. Please plan accordingly
• Bus transportation to the race will be provided for a fee: booking is essential
• Jeddah Red Sea Mall shopping bus will be canceled, other malls shopping buses will continue as normal

Impacts on regular off-campus buses

Due to the impact of the event, the regularly scheduled Red Sea Mall shopping bus will be canceled from March 25 to March 27, other malls' shopping buses, the work haul, and medical buses will continue running as per the normal schedule.

Buses for F1 Grand Prix Ticketholders

Buses will be provided for event ticket holders only and tickets must be purchased separately directly from the event organizers. Please book your space in advance to guarantee a spot. 

Bus Schedule

March 25 and March 26: 

• All passengers will be dropped off at the dedicated event drop off points
• Bus departure from KAUST: 1:00 P.M.
• Bus departure from F1 site: 11:30 P.M.

March 27:

• All passengers will be dropped off at the dedicated event drop off points
• Trip 1: Bus departure from KAUST: 1:00 P.M. Bus departure from F1 site: 11:30 P.M.
• Trip 2: Bus departure from KAUST 5:30 P.M. Bus departure from F1 site 1:00 A.M.

Booking is essential, and spots are limited. Booking is available now. Link to booking.

Bus fares

The round-trip fee for passengers will be SAR 50 per person. The fee for university students and children aged 6-18 will be SAR 25. Children under the age of 6 will be free. The fee is paid by card only upon entry to the bus. Please keep the receipt to guarantee a seat upon returning to KAUST.

Wishing you all a fantastic race and experience!