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University of California - Riverside - Transportation - Transportation - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.24

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Best Ways to Get Around Town
  • Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) buses
  • Bicycling/walking
  • Driving
Best Ways to Get to the Airport
  • Prime Time Shuttle can be reached at (800) RED-VANS; Prime Time offers a rate of $31 per person one way and $10 per each additional person from Ontario Airport.
  • San Gabriel Transit, which can be reached at (800) 340-TAXI, has all passengers ride for the price of one.
  • Super Shuttle is a good way to get to the airport; the cost is $35 per person one way and $9 per each additional person from Ontario Airport. Super Shuttle can be reached at (800) BLUE-VAN.

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

UCR is largely a commuter school, and as such, many students have their own car. Since most entertainment is not within walking distance, access to a personal vehicle is certainly convenient, but there are many other travel opportunities for students.

The Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) bus system tours the campus and surrounding areas regularly, and the Metrolink train is available for those in need of long-distance transportation. Taxis can be acquired through appointment, and rent-a-cars are offered by Zipcar. The best method of transportation was the Highlander Hauler, the campus shuttle system including the Trolley Express and Braveheart Loop, which is now indefinitely dismantled due to budget cuts. Students now forced to rely on the RTA public buses should take precautions, though, as some downtown areas tend be rather rough. Basically, cars tend to be more practical for those who have an active social life or other personal commitments, but it is definitely possible to work around not having a car.

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Transportation at University of California - Riverside

Cynthia001

Language Studies and Linguistics '11

4.6
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Great If You Live Near Campus

If you live anywhere in Riverside County you take buses for free. If you're near campus student apartment buildings have shuttles that run constantly and dorms are near class. Otherwise people take bikes or skateboards (the campus slopes uphill). If you're out of county you'll need to pay for parking and may have a daily 10 minute walk- best option is to use a scooter.

May 06, 2012

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Transportation at University of California - Riverside

moisesguiza

Business Administration and Management '16

5.0
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Love

I love the transportation at UCR it is so awesome and fast. it takes you all over Riverside.

May 02, 2012

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Transportation at University of California - Riverside

iceey93

Sociology '15

3.8
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Free Bus

Students ride the Riverisde bus for free with thier student ID. The Bus comes every 15 minutes and even though it does take longer in bus it does the jb of taking you to your destination. Also students can ride the taxi free if they do not have a ride after a party, which is cool.

Mar 29, 2012

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User rating for University of California - Riverside - Transportation is 3.5 out of 5 based on 36 user reviews.

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Facts

Local Taxi Services

Happy Taxi, which can be reached at (951) 781-8294, and AAA Yellow Cab, which can be reached at (951) 787-9662, are two local taxi services that students can take advantage of.

Did You Know?
  • In 2011, shuttle services were suspended for an indefinite amount of time.
  • The Campus Safety Escort Service prides itself in escorting more than 8,000 people annually and is ranked the fifth most critical student service on campus.

Safety Escort ServicesWhat's This?

Campus Safety Escort Service
(951) 827-3772
Sunday–Thursday 6 p.m.–12 a.m. (fall and winter quarters), Sunday–Thursday 8 p.m.–11 p.m. (spring quarter)

Public TransitWhat's This?

Riverside Transit Agency

Bus fares are $1.50 for base fare, $4 for day passes, $16 for seven-day passes, and $50 for a 30-day pass.

(951) 565-5002 customer information center

(800) 800-7825 TTY

(800) 795-7887 dial-a-ride

1825 Third St.

www.riversidetransit.com/home

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Ontario Airport

This airport is about 20 minutes from campus.

1923 E. Avion Drive, Ontario

(909) 937-2163

www.lawa.org/ont

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

This airport is about one hour and 15 minutes away from campus.

1 World Way, Los Angeles

(310) 646-5252

www.lawa.org/lax

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Greyhound

The Greyhound bus terminal in Riverside is approximately four miles from campus.

3911 University Ave.

(951) 686-2345

www.greyhound.com

Nearest Passenger TrainWhat's This?

Amtrak

The Amtrak train station is in downtown, approximately four miles from campus; for schedule information, call (800) 872-7245.

4066 Vine St.

(800) 872-7245

www.amtrak.com

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Hayley Cruz
Hometown
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Major
English
Grad Year
2013

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