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Miami University - TransportationCollege Prowler2.69
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Quick StatsBest Ways to Get Around TownHow to Get to the Airport
- Miami Metro charges $27.50 each way for Cincinnati and Dayton airports, and Indianapolis and Columbus aiport transportation costs $47.50 each way.
- The Airport Shuttle Service serves all airports 24 hours a day. For Oxford to Cincinnati or Dayton airports, prices are $85 single, $60 each for two to four, and $50 each for five or more. From midnight to 6 a.m. it will cost an additional $10. Call (513) 896-6605 for rates to other airports.
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Walking and biking to class might be nice in the summer and spring, but by the time winter rolls around, Miami students cram into the Metro to hitch a ride around town. Almost all students feel that the transportation system provides adequate stops at adequate times, making it possible for off-campus students to get to class on time without too much trouble. For on-campus students, the Metro is useful because it provides access to the big stores, like Wal-Mart, on the other side of town. Be aware in winter, because the buses are sometimes forced to stop running without warning when the hills around campus become too slick. If you’ve been standing for 45 minutes in the snow and the bus is nowhere in sight, this might be a good time to call your buddy who has a four-wheel drive SUV. If you are trying to get out of Oxford and you don’t have a car, the system can be a little trickier. The cheapest options for reaching an airport are to either catch a ride with a friend, or to use the Metro shuttle service to Cincinnati or Dayton. Other shuttle or taxi services can get rather pricey. The buses that take students home to Cleveland and Chicago at Winter and Spring Breaks are very nice and almost always fill up, so be sure to book your seat in advance. Students Speak Out
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MiaAD says: Communication and Journalism  |
The Miami Metro service is nice...
The Miami Metro service is nice when its cold outside, but it is hardly ever on time. Sometimes it's early, sometimes it's late, and you can probably get anywhere faster by walking than by waiting for a late bus.
Transportation: March 14, 2009
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There are four different bus...
There are four different bus routes that run until late at night, and they can take you virtually anywhere you would need to go, including Wal-Mart and Kroger. They run every 15 minutes during the day, and every 30 minutes at night. |
Anonymous says: |
As a student who lives off campus,...
As a student who lives off campus, I use the Metro daily. Though it may take more than one bus to get somewhere, the buses can take you pretty much anywhere in Oxford. Bus stops are frequent and well placed. |
Anonymous says: |
Miami has a free bus system. Well,...
Miami has a free bus system. Well, you pay like $30 per semester, but it’s included in tuition. It’s called the Miami Metro, and it’s super convenient. It goes all around campus and there are four routes. I used it everyday when I lived off campus. I also rode my bike everyday until winter came. |
Anonymous says: |
The Miami Metro is what brings you...
The Miami Metro is what brings you from off-campus housing to campus, and can also take you to our more remote areas. They are very nice, and run until 3 a.m. on the weekends for a safe ride home from the bars. There are tons of stops and pick-ups. Very nice! |
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On-Campus Transportation
Miami Metro is the bus system students use to travel from residence halls to the academic halls and off campus. There are seven bus routes in total covering all of the campus area.
Public Transportation
(Oxford to Cincinnati) Airport Shuttle Service 513-896-6605
(Dayton and Cincinnati) Bob’s Transportation (513) 523-6840
(Dayton and Cincinnati airports at major breaks) Miami Metro Shuttle Service (513) 523-8188
Taxi Cabs
Uptown Taxi
(513) 523-TAXI
Greyhound
Greyhound 1005 Gilbert Ave., Cincinnati (513) 352-6012
Airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (937) 454-8200
Dayton International Airport (859) 767-3151
Car Rentals
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
(513) 524-9800
(800) 736-8222
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