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Franklin & Marshall College - TransportationCollege Prowler1.54
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Quick StatsBest Ways to Get Around TownHow to Get to the Airport
- A cab ride to Lancaster Airport costs no more than $10, but to Harrisburg usually costs about $50. The train is less than $15. During breaks, the school provides a shuttle to airports in Philly, Harrisburg, and Baltimore. Otherwise it's best to take a train or ask a friend to drive you.
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RRTA has 18 bus routes. The most popular route, which goes both downtown and to the Park City Center, has a stop on campus across from Old Main. Schedules are distributed at the Information Desk in the Steinman College Center. The bus system is convenient and easy for those who grew up using the buses. For suburbanites and their attack SUVs, I’m afraid the situation is not quite so sanguine. If you’re not willing to work a little to understand the buses, find a friend with a car and stick to them like glue! Students use several local airports, including those in Philly, New York, and DC. Transportation is easiest to Philly or New York, with a great train connection at the downtown Philly station. Again, most students prefer to catch rides with friends to airports and the train station. If you’re determined, you can get around, but Lancaster doesn’t make it easy on you.
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F&MMS says: Franklin & Marshall College 2013 Business  |
The bus never came when I waited...
The bus never came when I waited for it freshman year! The shuttles are nice, though.
Transportation: March 06, 2009
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F&MGK says: Franklin & Marshall College 2013 Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies |
Aside from the shuttle system that...
Aside from the shuttle system that is only for nighttime use, Lancaster is pretty easy to get around, but not nearly enough students get out into this city. I live in the city and have found some really cool, interesting people. My college experience wouldn't have been the same if I hadn't gotten a break from preppy, white kids for the summer and senior year.
Transportation: March 05, 2009
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F&MJD says: Franklin & Marshall College 2013 Arts, Visual and Performing |
The shuttle takes us all around...
The shuttle takes us all around campus and into the town bars every night. It is very convenient for the weekends.
Transportation: March 05, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
I walk everywhere—movies,...
I walk everywhere—movies, city—everywhere. |
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On-Campus Transportation
www.fandm.edu/fmshuttle.xml - The daily shuttle (Sunday–Wednesday 9 p.m.–1 a.m., Thursday–Saturday 10 p.m.–3 a.m.) makes 19 stops, including College Row, the College Center, both libraries, and several residence halls. Shuttles run about every 15 minutes. F&M Nightly Shuttle (717) 358-6000
Public Transportation
These buses have routes that go by the colleges in the area, including Franklin & Marshall.
Taxi Cabs
Friendly Transportation (also Limousine Service)
625 E. Orange St.
(717) 393-6666
Lancaster Yellow Cab & Baggage Inc.
625 E. Orange St.
(717) 397-8100
Greyhound
Greyhound 53 McGovern Ave. (717) 397-4861
Amtrak
Amtrak 53 McGovern Ave. (800) USA-RAIL
Capital Trailways 53 McGovern Ave. (717) 397-4861
Airport
Going west on Harrisburg Pike, take Route 30 east to the 283 west exit. Watch for the airport exit after about 30 minutes, before you get into Harrisburg proper. Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) 208 Airport Dr., Middletown (888) 235-9442 www.flyhia.com
Going east on Harrisburg Pike, turn left onto Queen Street. At the train station (when the road ends), turn left. Bear right, following the signs for Lititz Pike. Airport will be on the right, just out of town.
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