 Kiba Baldwin's the school system's transportation director. Right now, the average bus stop is less than a quarter mile away from most students. By consolidating some stops, the average bus stop will probably be just under half a mile away, though some could be as long as two miles away. John Doehm in WTOP News. D.C. students between the ages of 14 and 17 with more than 15 unexcused absences are supposed to be referred for potential legal action.