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Best Ways to Get Around Town
- Bus system
- Carpooling
- Walk
How to Get to the Airport
- A cab ride to the airport costs about $85
- Drive
- Shuttles (see airport Web site under "Ground Transportation")
- UTA bus system
College Prowler Take
Utah Transit Authority buses run all over Provo and have a couple of stops along BYU’s campus; they’re also an effective way to get to Salt Lake. Most big apartment complexes have a bus stop right in front of them, and the buses run fairly regularly. While this is not a perfect solution to the lack of parking at BYU, it does help.
As for getting around in the city, it is possible to survive without a car, though not enjoyable. Provo is fairly spread out, and not everything is accessible by bus. There is no metro or train system to augment the bus system. Salt Lake is a bit better with the TRAX system, but Utah still has much to learn about efficient public transportation. To check out options, see the Utah Transit Authority Web site at www.utabus.com.
Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
It’s okay. Public transportation...
It’s okay. Public transportation in Utah is sub-par, anyway. I have my own vehicle, so I rarely use the public transportation. |
Anonymous says: |
Very convenient transportation...
Very convenient transportation system. There is a new bus system that is free for students, and they can get anywhere they’d like to go around town—even up to Salt Lake or to the mountains for skiing. |
Anonymous says: |
It’s not great. A car is...
It’s not great. A car is definitely a must—or a sibling or roommate who lets you drive. I didn’t have a car for a year and got around pretty well on my bike, but four wheels are preferable if you’re picking up a date. |
Anonymous says: |
The bus system in Provo is...
The bus system in Provo is phenomenal. The fact that it’s free for students makes it even better. |
Anonymous says: |
It is free with a student ID card,...
It is free with a student ID card, and it runs all over the cities—you can get to a stop easily. |
Public Transportation
Bus – pick up schedules at the Wilk information desk. UTA Public Bus lines
Amtrak
The Provo station doesn’t have any staff, but it does offer free parking.
Amtrak Provo
6th South and 3rd West, Provo
(800) USA-RAIL
www.amtrak.com
Amtrak Salt Lake City
340 S. 600 West, Salt Lake City
(800) USA-RAIL
www.amtrak.com
Airport
little over 50 miles from BYU, and it will take you about an hour to get there by car. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time to get there, as freeway construction is common, especially around the interchanges needed to get to the airport. The Salt Lake International Airport Web site: http://slciairweb.ci.slc.ut.us
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