Dickinson College - Transportation

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Transportation at Dickinson is a big issue to many students. Getting to Harrisburg, which houses the nearest airport and train station, is very difficult without a car, and since freshmen are not permitted to have vehicles on campus, the limits on transportation often feel stifling. Carlisle is a small town and doesn’t have any sort of public bus system, so if you need to go somewhere and do not have a car, you must walk or ride a bike. However, most businesses are within walking distance, including Wal-Mart, so while it may not be a short walk, it’s still possible.

The College does have a shuttle service that goes to and from the Harrisburg airport and train station in several shifts before and after semester breaks to transport students. The majority of upperclassmen, however, have their cars on campus, and it isn’t hard to find a ride somewhere. Additionally, the college has a “Virtual Ride Board” online where students can ask for and offer rides.

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Students Speak Out

DicGC says: Dickinson College 2015 English Language and Literature

Public transportation is pretty... Public transportation is pretty terrible in Carlisle. The nearest train station is about 30 minutes away in Harrisburg, and the nearest airport is about the same distance. There aren't really any accessible buses around Carlisle, either. The College has shuttle services, but it's usually best if you have a car. And, most people here are wealthy enough that they do have their own cars. 12345 Transportation: February 23, 2009 Report

klinecity says: Dickinson College 2015 Physical Sciences

We have bikes! And we there vans... We have bikes! And we there vans to get to where you need to go. But, Dickinson is right downtown, so it's usually not a problem getting anywhere. 12345 Transportation: February 23, 2009 Report

DicAW says: Dickinson College 2014 Social Sciences

Nearly everything is in walking... Nearly everything is in walking distance, so there is no public transportation. But, you can call for a cab if you really need it. 12345 Transportation: February 22, 2009 Report

DicBL says: Dickinson College 2016 Social Sciences

It's very easy to get around... It's very easy to get around campus, so there is no real need for a car. However, if you have one, it is nice. 12345 Transportation: February 20, 2009 Report

DicMP says: Dickinson College 2013 Arts, Visual and Performing

It doesn't exist at all. The cabs... It doesn't exist at all. The cabs are quite reliable, though, but they obviously cost a good amount of money. 12345 Transportation: February 20, 2009 Report

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