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Transportation Grades:
Quick StatsBest Ways to Get Around Town
- Walk! Or take the University of Michigan Buses.
How to Get to the Airport
- A cab ride to the airport costs $40-50.
- Ann Arbor Metro Shuttle (734) 507-9220
- Ann Arbor Shuttle Express (734) 394-1665
- MSA Airbus MSAairbus@umich.edu for reservations $7 one way, $12 round-trip
- Select Ride (734) 663-8898
College Prowler Take
Overall, U of M students are fairly satisfied with the public transportation system. They feel that the buses run regularly and are, for the most part, safe and clean. This is especially so for the University buses, which are necessary if you live or take classes on North Campus. Students, however, do have one complaint about public transportation: the system does not have the best operating hours. Many students feel that the buses should run later into the night when, arguably, they are needed most. The University of Michigan bus system is very convenient, and the shuttles run on time. Thousands of students depend on them every day, and the bus system consistently gets good reviews. The public transportation may be another story. With odd hours, and less-than-convenient stops, it may not be worth your time. The best advice: find a friend with a car. Or, then again, unless it’s an emergency, there is hardly a reason to leave what’s within walking distance, since everything you need is right on campus. Just think about that before you hop on the bus.
Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
Anonymous says:  |
I made it to graduation without...
I made it to graduation without ever riding a University bus, so I have no idea. |
Anonymous says: |
I’m from New York, so as far as...
I’m from New York, so as far as I’m concerned, public transportation is lousy. The city buses stop running at like 7:00 p.m. Who decided that public transportation shouldn’t run around the clock? |
Anonymous says: |
I lived off of public...
I lived off of public transportation because I have no car, and I thought it was pretty good. I was an expert on predicting the bus schedule. |
Anonymous says: |
Taking the bus to North Campus is...
Taking the bus to North Campus is a pain, but it’s pretty reliable. Supposedly, there are plans to build a monorail linking all the sites on campus. They could use it. Ann Arbor has its own buses that go to the mall and grocery stores, but it’s always helpful to know someone with a large car. |
Anonymous says: |
We have a solid public...
We have a solid public transportation system here. Campus has buses for anything you need, and there is a bus system through the city for off-campus stuff. |
On-Campus Transportation
10 minutes at points scattered throughout South Campus (athletic facilities), Central Campus, and North Campus. For late-night transportation, take the Nite-Owl. For further information, consult Campus Information Center in the Union. The M-Bus stops every (734) 764-3427
Public Transportation
AATA, The Ride (745) 996-0400
Taxi Cabs
Ann Arbor Metro
(734) 507-9220
Ann Arbor Taxi
(734) 741-9000
Ann Arbor Taxi Service
(734) 214-9999
Veterans Cab
(734) 485-7797
Greyhound
The Greyhound Trailways Bus Terminal is in downtown Ann Arbor approximately 10 blocks from campus. Greyhound Station 116 West Huron, Ann Arbor (800) 231-2222
Amtrak
The Amtrak Train Station is near downtown Ann Arbor, about one mile from the Union and Central Campus. Ann Arbor Amtrak Station 325 Depot St., Ann Arbor (800) 872-7245
Airport
Detroit Metro is only 20 miles away, and approximately 30 minutes from the University of Michigan campus. Detroit Metropolitan Airport (734) AIRPORT
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