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Furman University - Transportation - Transportation - College ProwlerCollege Prowler2.69

Transportation

C+
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Best Ways to Get Around Town
  • Definitely a car
  • Golf cart (if your leg is broken)
  • Ride a bike
  • Shuttle service
  • Walk
Best Ways to Get to the Airport
  • A cab ride to the airport costs $30.
  • Furman offers a shuttle to and from the airport in between terms. Most people get a friend to drop them off and pick them up.

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Public transportation is rarely ever used by Furman students. Greenville is a city primarily traversed by cars, and Furman students are no different. The overwhelming majority bring their own cars with them to school. The AFS Shuttle, or the drunk bus, is run by Furman student volunteers on the weekends. The shuttle has been an extremely positive initiative by the association of Furman Students as a guaranteed sober ride on the weekends. However, there is only one shuttle causing students to have to wait over an hour sometimes before they are picked up.

Greenville’s public transportation system is comprised of city buses, but most Furman students are unfamiliar with the system. There is no bus stop on Furman’s campus, leaving students without a car with few options other than bumming a ride or borrowing a car from a friend.

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Transportation at Furman University

10jdoe

Political Science and Government '14

4.6
A

Lots of Cars, Other Options

Many people bring their own cars so it is easy to get rides from friends. Also, the bus stops right on campus which makes it easy to get where you want to go.

May 07, 2012

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Transportation at Furman University

mhenders878

Physics '12

2.3
C

Bring a Car

While there are many transportation options available through GreenLink and the Drunk Bus, bring a car or make friends with someone who does. It is much more convenient. And bring a bike.

Mar 10, 2011

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Transportation at Furman University

sleroy88

Business '11

5.0
A+

Most People Have Cars.

Most students on campus have a car. There is a bus from the alumni association that will take you where you need to go for free though.

May 25, 2010

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User rating for Furman University - Transportation is 4.6 out of 5 based on 14 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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How convenient is the campus-provided transportation?

How necessary is it to have a car on campus?

How easy is it to get around town?

Campus ShuttleWhat's This?

Paladin Shuttle Service

The Paladin Shuttle service provides transportation around campus duing the evenings. After hours, Public Safety Officer escorts may be requested

(864) 313-7171

Daylight Savings Time: 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Regular Time: 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Public TransitWhat's This?

Greenville Transit Authority

(864) 467-5000

www.greenvilletransit.com

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Greenville Spartanburg International Airport

The GSP International Airport is 15 miles and approximately 25 minutes driving time from Furman.

(864) 877-7426

www.gspairport.com

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Greyhound Bus Lines

The Greyhound station is located in downtown Greenville, about 15 minutes from campus.

108 W. McBee Ave.

(864) 235-4060

www.greyhound.com

Nearest Passenger TrainWhat's This?

Amtrak

The Amtrak Station is 5.5 miles from campus.

112O W. Washington St.

(864) 255-4221

www.amtrak.com

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