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Occidental College - TransportationCollege Prowler3.08
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Quick StatsBest Ways to Get Around Town
- The best way to get around LA is certainly to have a car, but if not, public transportation is quite accessible. Cabs are an option, but most places are so far away, it can easily cost $50 - $60 simply to get around to dinner and clubs in one night.
How to Get to the Airport
- A cab ride to the airport costs $50 to go to LAX, and $25 if you’re going to Burbank airport.
- Airport Shuttle 930 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90017 (800) 201-1777
- Super Shuttle Airport Shuttles 531 Van Ness Ave. Torrance, CA (323) 775-6600
College Prowler Take
As has been said before, it is definitely a lot simpler to have a car in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, the public transportation system in LA is not the best, but many students have been able to use it very well and get around anywhere they need to. Cabs are options, but only when you can’t get a ride from anyone else. Trains are great for a cheap and simple way to go to San Diego or Santa Barbara, too. For those who look hard enough, transportation to just about anywhere in LA is possible, although it might take a long time. Those students that do not have a car should not worry, though, as there truly are many options available to get around. You should take the LA Metro buses as much as possible and get to know the system. While it can take a while to get around, those that know how to use the bus system in conjunction with the rail lines and other forms of transportation can often have an easier time getting around, especially when they don’t have to find parking at a busy area. Most students that felt a car was essential had done very little on the bus, and many students that did have a car still used the bus quite often for trips into areas such as Chinatown, Pasadena, or Glendale. While the mass transit options and cab services are not as glamorous as certain other places in the world, Occidental students still certainly have many ways to get around if they are open to trying new things. Use the bus and rail lines when possible.
Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
Anonymous says:  |
Get a car if you want to have fun!...
Get a car if you want to have fun! There’s no two ways about it! |
Anonymous says: |
I just learned how to bum rides...
I just learned how to bum rides from my friends that did have cars. After that, I never really had a problem. |
Anonymous says: |
There’s enough available in Eagle...
There’s enough available in Eagle Rock that I can walk to whatever I need to. |
Anonymous says: |
I hate the buses around here! I...
I hate the buses around here! I can’t get anywhere without it taking two hours and me feeling really unsafe. |
Anonymous says: |
I haven’t had a car, and it’s been...
I haven’t had a car, and it’s been tough. But, I’ve still done a lot of stuff in LA, even if it does take longer. Even a small girl like me can do it, so it shouldn’t be that bad for anyone else. |
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On-Campus Transportation
Campus Safety (323) 259-2599
This shuttle is availible to students and guests. It is a good way to get to the closest restaurants, stores, grocery outlets, which are also within walking distance. The Bengal Bus Shuttle Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings every half-hour.
Public Transportation
Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)
Amtrak
Direct Distance: 2.57 miles Amtrak Glendale 400 W. Cerritos Ave., Glendale
Airport
Approximately 15–45 minutes from Oxy, depending on traffic. Burbank International Airport (BUR) 2627 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank (818) 843-8311
Los Angeles International Airport is about 15 minutes from Oxy, depending on traffic. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 1 World Way, Los Angeles (310) 646-5252
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