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Although there are several bus stops right next to campus, Gonzaga students tend to avoid public transportation like the plague. And for good reason—the buses are sporadic and somewhat sleazy, and often don’t run close to desired destinations. Since they are intermittent, and there is no student discount, there’s really very little incentive to ride. Taxis, meanwhile, are unusually spendy considering the size of Spokane (the meter drop will set you back about $2.50, and a ride of a couple of miles can approach $10).

Most things are within reasonable walking distance. Safeway is five minutes from campus, and the downtown mall and cinema are a pleasant 20-minute walk away. However, Spokane also dishes out some downright filthy weather, making walks of any distance seem like profoundly bad ideas. Bicycles present an ideal solution, but they are also stolen at every hour of the day with frightening regularity. There is only one real solution for the carless student: the cars of friends. Many upperclassmen have cars, and they hold the lifeline for those less fortunate. Don’t be afraid to beg, buy gas, or approach multiple sources. Don’t count on public transportation for anything.

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Transportation at Gonzaga University

LivesforChrist

Special Education and Teaching '15

5.0

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Saferide

Gonzaga will pay for a taxi cab to take students to and from campus

May 18, 2012

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laughingjellybean

Political Science and Government '15

3.5

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Life's Not Too Bad Without a Car

I've been fine walking-- Safeway, Starbucks, a Redbox, and a few off-campus fast food places are well within walking distance. I've yet to see a bus, but according to Google maps they exist. Taxis are available, but don't count on Saferide unless you are drunk, since I think they only pick up relatively smallish groups of drunk people.

Oct 06, 2011

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michcowboy189

Philosophy '12

2.7

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Better Have a Car

The Spokane Bus System is OK but is slow and only covers arterials. If you have a car, you will be everyones best friend.

Aug 31, 2011

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