University of California - Riverside - Transportation

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There are no complaints about the public transportation in and around the Riverside area. The Highlander Haulers are buses that can take students around campus and through the surrounding area for free. The Metrolink, a train similar to a subway that travels aboveground, also receives rave reviews. However, since Riverside is largely a commuter school and most entertainment is not within walking distance, many students have their own cars. On the other hand, it is definitely possible to work around not having your own car.

Although having your own vehicle is more convenient, there are many nearby travel opportunities available for students, whether they want to get out of town or leave the country. Students, however, should take precaution when taking the public buses, as there are many homeless people and a rougher element around the downtown areas of Riverside. Even students with their own cars often use the Highlander Hauler as means of transportation, especially from the University Village to campus or to the dorms and visa versa. The Hauler is free and saves students the trouble of struggling to find parking. Parking at University Village is highly discouraged for students, even when they have class in the movie theaters. In fact, they charge per hour for parking in the University Village lot. However, the restaurants and retailers will validate when you give them your business.

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Students Speak Out

UCRJL says: University of California - Riverside 2016 Arts, Visual and Performing

UCR has a tram system that comes... UCR has a tram system that comes every hour! It's really helpful when trying to get around campus because it stops everywhere. It even goes locally around town, so getting to grocery stores and other places is pretty easy. 12345 Transportation: March 11, 2009 Report

UCRkc says: University of California - Riverside 2015 Undecided

There are ways to get around town,... There are ways to get around town, such as taking the RTA bus, but just be careful wherever you go in Riverside. If you want to travel more around campus, there is a trolley. 12345 Transportation: March 07, 2009 Report

UCRLM says: University of California - Riverside 2013 History

The shuttle buses around the... The shuttle buses around the campus are really convenient and, best of all, they are free! 12345 Transportation: February 26, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

There are stops all over the... There are stops all over the campus for buses and for the UCR vans, which will take you to the Metrolink station, the movie theater area, and nearby places for free. 12345 Transportation Report

Anonymous says:

I ride the Metrolink. It’s really... I ride the Metrolink. It’s really nice to use to go from city to city and is very clean. A lot of business people use it, so it’s not as if there are homeless people or drug dealers on it. 12345 Transportation Report

Did You Know?

UCR students can ride Metro buses throughout the greater Riverside area for free!

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