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University of Kansas - Transportation - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.62

Transportation

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Best Ways to Get Around Town Buses
Best Ways to Get to the Airport
  • A cab ride to the airport costs $30
  • Clarke Express Airport Transportation, 24-hour service to KCI. (816) 359-7635
  • KCI Airport Travelers Shuttle Express: (785) 272-9995
  • The Kansas City International Airport is about an hour away, so the best and cheapest way to get there is to drive yourself of have someone drive you. But there are shuttles, if needed.

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

KU students are pretty satisfied with the transportation around KU and Lawrence. The Student Senate passed a bill that slightly increased student fees in order to make campus buses free to anyone with an ID. Students used to have to pay for a $70 pass each semester, but now a bus permit isn't necessary!

Most freshmen take the bus to class from the dorms. While the walk is pleasant when the weather is nice, Kansas weather is often cause for concern. The walk to campus from anywhere around Lawrence can be hard because of the trek up the hill, so students really appreciate the buses. They also run later than most classes, so you can catch a ride home if you stay late on campus.

 

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Transportation at University of Kansas

brenliz15

'15

Medicine

4.6
A

Buses Are Good, Students Not So Much.

I love the bus system for students here at KU. But if you are some of those that don't live on campus, still having to pay the bill seems a little too much. But as for the bus drivers I give most them an A+ for their tolerance and patience, but the students should be less demanding trying to change the bus schedule for their own benefits. The buses are for everyone the buses shouldn't chance anything for a few people.

Nov 06, 2011

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Transportation at University of Kansas

jhieber08

'11

Psychology

3.8
B+

Lots of Routes, If You Can Wait

The campus bus system recently teamed up with the city bus system and now provides free services to KU students to any bus stop in Lawrence. They are very reliable, even in winter weather, and the schedule parallels class times; however, depending on the stop location, you might have to wait 20-30 minutes between buses.

Aug 30, 2011

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Transportation at University of Kansas

alyssarivera21

'14

Speech Language Pathology

5.0
A+

Bus Routes Are Great!

The bus routes seem to come around every 15 minutes. It also picks up students at their apartments off campus. So there is no excuse for not having a ride here at KU. There is also bus routes for nightlife offered by KU. If you've had to much to drink they will have a bus there ready to take you hoe safely!

Aug 29, 2011

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Facts

Did You Know?

Campus buses are free for students! They used to have to purchase a $70-per-semester bus pass.

Public TransitWhat's This?

The T – Lawrence’s public transit system

Buses to campus are free for all students with KU IDs

(785) 312-7054

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Kansas City International Airport

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Greyhound

1401 W 6th St.

(785) 843-5622

Nearest Passenger TrainWhat's This?

Amtrak Passenger Service

(800) 872-7245

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Name: Amanda Thompson

Hometown: Overland Park, KS

Major: Journalism/Environmental Studies

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