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Northern Arizona University - Transportation - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Transportation

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Best Ways to Get Around Town
  • Flagstaff Mountain Line - hey, it's only a buck
  • A friend's trusty automobile
  • Pounding the pavement with your new kicks
  • A shiny bicycle
Best Ways to Get to the Airport Flagstaff Pulliam is just a short drive south on I-17, approximately four miles outside of the city limits. Most students either bum a ride or call a cab. A cab ride to the Flagstaff airport costs $10, and a shuttle ride to the Phoenix airport costs $30.

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North campus, central campus, and south campus are connected by Mountain Campus Transit (MCT). MCT has two different routes that provide a great way to reliably get from place to place. When your class on north campus gets out and you have 20 minutes to reach the next one on south, MCT is the way to go. Flagstaff’s bus line, Flagstaff Mountain Line, is not often used by students. Most of the things you need are within walking distance from campus, so unless you plan to visit Route 66, the city system is useless. Sometimes a “drunk bus” will be available on the weekends for transportation to and from an off-campus event. That way, students who had too much sauce can get home in one piece. Taxi cabs are another popular option. If you live out of state and plan to fly, you will have to go through Phoenix and drive up from there. Phoenix is an enormous city with plenty of transportation options, so you pretty much have your pick of what to do. The Greyhound bus system and Amtrak rail are more ways for students to get out of Flagstaff and, though a little pricey, they are very reliable. In the Union and in several of the residence halls, you may find a ride board where students can post if they need a ride or passengers. It’s a great way to catch a lift and maybe meet a new buddy, too. Transportation is never really a concern here at NAU.

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Transportation at Northern Arizona University

Jeremy91

'14

Psychology

5.0
A+

NAU Transportation

All students have free access to the huge chain of shuttles going through the entire campus as well as into the neighboring areas. I've never had a problem getting around, even in a blizzard.

Feb 13, 2012

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Transportation at Northern Arizona University

alexisri

'15

English

3.8
B+

Transportation

The need for a car on the NAU campus is really not that great. Normally a bike or walking can get you just about anywhere on campus and areas close to campus. One of the bus routes is free to students and will take you everywhere important except for the mall. The buses are fairly regular during the week.

Jan 19, 2012

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Transportation at Northern Arizona University

ericsusak

'12

Education

4.6
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Frequent Buses at Good Hours

Buses come every couple minutes through a spine that runs from north to south campus. There are also buses that go to and from the downtown district to get students who have been drinking home safely.

Jan 15, 2012

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Tired of walking? Feel like catching the walkway waves? A popular way to get around on the mountain campus is riding a longboard. These elongated skateboards provide an easy way to travel and have become the hippest new thing since ranch dressing on pizza. Cruise the sidewalk and pretend you’re at the beach while you go from A to B.

Campus ShuttleWhat's This?

Mountain Campus Transit

(928) 523-5052

Monday–Thursday 7:15 a.m.–11 p.m. Friday 7:15 a.m.–5 p.m.

Disability Support Service Shuttles

(928) 523-8773

Public TransitWhat's This?

Flagstaff Mountain Line

Pick up bus schedules and purchase ticket booklets at the NAU Bookstore (Building 35).

(928) 779-6624

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd.

(602) 273-3300

Flagstaff Pulliam Airport

6200 S. Pulliam Dr.

(928) 556-1234 ext. 10

www.flagstaff.az.gov

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Flagstaff Greyhound Trailways Bus Terminal

The Flagstaff Greyhound Station is located just off campus, directly across Milton from the Gammage Building (Building 1). It can be found tucked behind Barnes & Noble, near Dairy Queen.

399 S. Malpais Ln.

(928) 774-4573

www.greyhound.com

Nearest Passenger TrainWhat's This?

Flagstaff Amtrak Train Station

The Flagstaff Amtrak Station is about 1.5 miles from campus.

1 E. Santa Fe Ave.

(928) 774-8679

www.amtrak.com

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