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University of Rochester - Transportation - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Transportation

Quick Stats

Best Ways to Get Around Town
  • A friend's backseat
  • RTS buses (free with ID)
  • Your own feet
Best Ways to Get to the Airport
  • A cab ride to the airport costs about $8.
  • Airport Taxi Association, (585) 235-0508, or any cab company.

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

In general, the public transportation system in Rochester is reliable and convenient, if underutilized by upperclassmen. Freshmen take advantage of it, seeing as they don’t have cars on campus, but the use of the RTS system drops off as students find other ways to get around. But if you need to get from A to B, the current bus system is a viable option in certain circumstances. It’s also free to use for UR students—a big plus if you are constantly riding the routes. The shuttles out to the far dorms are also nice to have, especially in the dead of winter. The large international airport is literally one exit past UR, so hopping on a flight is quick and easy, and the train station is 10 minutes away in downtown also.

RTS is usable if you don’t mind a somewhat roundabout and longer trip to wherever you need to go. You can survive by using the UR special bus, which runs to the mall and the grocery store twice a week, and by relying on friends for other trips. Routes run through the entire city, and to the Medical Center complex, as well. Not many people actually use the buses a lot, however, except for Eastman students who have to go back and forth between River Campus and downtown to their campus. If you do use it, though, you’ll find a clean, safe system on which to ride. Other forms of transportation are easy to find and reliable for any farther travel needs.

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Transportation at University of Rochester

traveler123

'14

Geology and Earth Science

4.2
A-

Free Shuttle System

We have a good shuttle system that runs frequently. There are five or six different lines that travel on anf off campus. And we even have an airport shuttle service for Thanksgiving! The shuttle system is free and generally reliable. It is difficult to get to other colleges/universities nearby although not impossible. Rochester has its own bus system which is only $1 per ride.

Jan 15, 2012

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Transportation at University of Rochester

stephaniekim28

'15

Voice and Opera

1.9
C-

Not Good Transportation

The bus is very scary. there's the marketplace taxi but it takes forever for them to come so transportation is not very good

Jan 10, 2012

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Transportation at University of Rochester

tonilynnn

'13

History

4.6
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School Buses Are the Best

U of R is really pretty remarkable in terms of the shuttle system. not always the MOST reliable, but they definitely prevail over other schools and public transport. The school is really good at getting students to off campus resources, like the grocery store, target, etc.

Oct 19, 2011

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Campus ShuttleWhat's This?

RTS (Regional Transit Services)

Runs a shuttle to Routes 70 and 72, downtown, River Campus Towers, Rush Rhees Library, Goler House (faculty or temporary housing), the River Road buildings, Laser Lab, Whipple Park, Helen Wood Hall, and University Health

6 a.m–4 a.m. on weekdays, and 9:30 a.m.–1:30 a.m. on weekends.

Public TransitWhat's This?

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Greater Rochester International Airport

The airport is about two miles or five minutes from campus.

(585) 464-6000

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Greyhound Trailways Bus Station

The Greyhound Trailways Bus Terminal is located in downtown Rochester, approximately two and a half miles from campus. For schedules, call (800) 231-2222

187 Midtown Plaza, Rochester

(585) 232-5121

www.greyhound.com

Nearest Passenger TrainWhat's This?

Rochester Amtrak Station

The train station in Rochester is located about four miles away from campus. For information, call (800) 872-7245

320 Central Ave., Rochester

(585) 454-2894

www.amtrak.com

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