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Most SMU students have only seen the Mustang Express or DART bus; many have never actually been on one. This campus is car oriented—everyone has a car or has befriended someone with one. There are students that use public transportation to get around Dallas or to commute, but most of them complain about the tiresome bus schedules, especially if they are running late and need to get to class on time. The services are readily available; however, students would rather ask their friend for a lift to the airport or take an inexpensive shuttle.

Once you have become acquainted with the bus system (prepare a back-up plan), traveling around town is not extremely mind-boggling. It is a pain to stand at the bus stop in the blistering heat or unbearable cold, and the bus as well as the stations can be pretty sketchy—so befriend someone with a reliable car.

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Transportation at Southern Methodist University

smu2014

Communications '14

2.3

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Cabs

The cabs are extremely expensive and a huge rip off unfortunately that's how everyone gets around unless you get a DD

May 14, 2012

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Sparkle2

Spanish Language and Literature '13

3.5

B

Round Round Get Around I Get Around

Campus is small and easy to navigate on foot however parking stickers are expensive. Pony Express Bus picks students up from surrounding apartments and condos and is a great free deal. It travels upto 5 miles from campus and also crosses the freeway. If you commute more than 8 miles to school traffic is horrible and gas can add up. Long distance transportation is available with the train and Dart however how safe these modes of transportation are is questionable. I do not personally recommend either if you are a female alone heading into campus in this manner.

May 10, 2012

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StudentSMU13

Civil Engineering '13

4.6

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Lots of Drivers

Most Students live on or near campus. There are a good amount of students that drive to school every day. There are 3 main parking garages on campus and you can always find a spot in at least on of them.

Apr 12, 2012

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