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University of Maryland - College Park - Transportation - Transportation - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Transportation

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Best Ways to Get Around Town
  • Bicycle
  • Car
  • Walk
  • Shuttle-UM
  • Metro
Best Ways to Get to the Airport
  • Metro
  • Shuttle/taxi
  • Shuttle-UM offers a free ride to the Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) for all university breaks.

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Most students can’t complain about the transportation on and around campus. Along with the Shuttle-UM service, Maryland has its own Metro station that offers train rides to a handful of locations throughout the Washington, D.C. and Maryland areas, giving students quick solutions to their transportation needs. Thanks to these two significant aspects of Maryland’s public transportation, happiness comes easy to students who don’t have access to a car on campus or simply don’t want to face the hassles of having a car while attending school. The impossible task of finding a parking spot is offset by convenient alternatives.

The Shuttle-UM runs practically 24/7 during the fall and spring semesters. If you have the patience, take a ride on a few of its routes to get a feel for the area. When the Shuttle-UM stops running in the early hours of the morning, UMD also provides Nite Ride, which serves as a campus taxi free to students.

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Transportation at University of Maryland - College Park

crcol3

Economics '14

3.5
B

Transportation Is Fairly Acceptable

Many of the UMD transit vehicles arrive late and do not cover as many stops as I would like. Overall they are acceptable.

May 27, 2012

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Transportation at University of Maryland - College Park

sashagomez

Special Education and Teaching '15

5.0
A+

Transportation Is Great!

Living in the DMV definitely has it perks and not needing a car to get around town is one of them! There is even a free shuttle for UMD students!

Apr 16, 2012

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Transportation at University of Maryland - College Park

jeminii24

Spanish Language and Literature '08

4.6
A

Convenient

Since College Park is so close to Washington, D.C. there are many transportation options. There are the campus buses that are free. The D.C. metro and Marc Train, and Metro Buses are located within 5 minutes of campus and are relatively cheap.

Apr 11, 2012

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User rating for University of Maryland - College Park - Transportation is 3.5 out of 5 based on 56 user reviews.

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Facts

Local Taxi Services

The College Park Taxi meters start at $3, and from then the cost runs $1.75 per mile. Call (240) 345-8689 for more info.

Did You Know? The Metro is rated as one of the best transportation systems in the country. It runs until 3 a.m. on the weekends.

Safety Escort ServicesWhat's This?

24-Hour Escort Service
(301) 405-3555 (off campus); extension 3555 (on campus)
Daily 24 hours

Campus ShuttleWhat's This?

Shuttle-UM

Need a ride? Shuttle-UM can probably get you there in a somewhat timely fashion. With more than 10 routes running seven days a week, including four that run until 3 a.m., there's no reason to traipse around campus by foot.

(301) 314-2255

Monday–Friday 6 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–4 a.m.

Nite Ride

The Department of Transportation Services also includes Nite Ride, which works as a free, safe taxi for students who find themselves off campus and need a ride somewhere off a bus route. Nite Ride serves the following locations: Norwich and Rhode Island Avenue (Lot 1d), the Veterinary Science Complex (Lot 2g), and Lot 6.

(301) 314-NITE (6483)

Daily 5:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m.

Public TransitWhat's This?

Metrobus

Bus schedules are available in the Stamp Student Union.

(202) 962-1234

(202) 637-7000 (customer service)

(202) 962-1212 (24-hour recorded info)

600 Fifth St. NW, Washington, D.C.

www.wmata.com

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 15 miles and approximately a 40-minute drive from UMCP.

1 Aviation Circle, Washington, D.C.

(703) 417-8000

www.metwashairports.com/reagan/reagan.htm

Dulles International Airport (IAD)

The Dulles International Airport is 35 miles and approximately a one-hour drive from UMCP.

1 Saarinen Circle, Sterling, VA

(703) 572-2700

www.metwashairports.com/Dulles

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

Baltimore Washington International Airport is 25 miles and approximately a 35-minute drive from UMCP.

501 McCormick Dr. #J, Glen Burnie

(800) IFLY-BWI

www.bwiairport.com

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Washington Greyhound Station

The Washington, D.C. Greyhound station is in downtown Washington, D.C., a few blocks from the Union Station stop on the Metro.

1005 First St. NE, Washington, D.C.

(202) 289-5141

www.greyhound.com

Nearest Passenger TrainWhat's This?

Washington, D.C. - Union Station (WAS)

This station is in downtown Washington, D.C., within Union Station.

50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington, D.C.

(800) 872-7245

www.amtrak.com

MARC Trains

These low-cost commuter trains leave a few times in the morning and evening Monday through Friday from College Park’s Metro station.

4931 Calvert Rd.

(800) 325-7245

www.mtamaryland.com

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