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University of Iowa - Transportation - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.62

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Best Ways to Get Around Town
  • Cambus
  • Car
  • Iowa City Transit
  • Walking
Best Ways to Get to the Airport
  • A cab ride to the airport costs around $45, round-trip.
  • Airport Express (319) 626-5466
  • Airport Shuttle Service (319) 337-2340
  • Both of these shuttles require setting pick-up times/locations before your flight. They both pick up anywhere on the UI campus.

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

There are so many ways to get around the University of Iowa, it is ridiculous. Missing a class because “there was no way to get to it,” is just not an excuse you’ll be able to use. Iowa City and UI provide many ways to move from point A to point B without having to get into a car. The Cambus (“campus bus”) is free for students and comes by every 10 minutes during the day. The Iowa City bus is pretty cheap and runs all over the city, and the Coralville bus runs to the Coral Ridge Mall.

Getting out of town without driving is also relatively easy. There is an airport 20 minutes away with non-stop service to many cities, including Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Orlando, and St. Louis. Additionally, there is a bus station close to the residence halls.

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Transportation at University of Iowa

pwallace

'12

Economics

3.8
B+

IC Transportation

There are city busses and the CAMUBS which is free for all to use. They come often and can take you basically anywhere you need to go. There isn't a lot of traffic to deal with if you have your own car, but the parking is absolutely terrible.

Jan 25, 2012

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Transportation at University of Iowa

cnorth

'15

Chemical Engineering

3.5
B

Buses Are the Only Option

The bus system is okay, and it is very utilized considering that is practically the only option in Iowa City in the winter. When the weather is nice, walking and biking are options, freeing up the bus system, but in the colder months, plan ahead, otherwise you might not get to class on time.

Jan 03, 2012

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Transportation at University of Iowa

moejoecookie

'15

Communication Sciences and Disorders

3.5
B

Take the Buses

Parking is a nightmare, so it's best to just take the free Cambus. They run most of the day and go pretty much anywhere you want. City buses are also easy to use and can take you around the city and even to the neighboring mall for really cheap.

Dec 21, 2011

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Public TransitWhat's This?

Iowa City Transit

Cambus

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Eastern Iowa Airport

The Eastern Iowa Airport is a 30-minute drive from campus.

(800) 523-1100

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Iowa City Greyhound

There is a Greyhound Bus Station in downtown Iowa City, about eight blocks from the residence halls. To be able to go anywhere, it is likely that you will have to make a stop in Chicago or Des Moines.

404 E. College St.

(319) 337-2127

www.greyhound.com

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