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Quick StatsBest Ways to Get Around Town
- Bike
- Car
- Scooter
- USC Shuttle
- Walk
How to Get to the Airport
- A cab ride to the airport costs around $20.
- Ard’s Airport Shuttle (803) 791-5767
- Columbia Airport Shuttle: (803) 647-9909
College Prowler Take
The public transportation system at USC is, all in all, not bad. Students frequent the on-campus shuttles much more than the Columbia bus system, but both provide comprehensive routes. The Carolina Shuttles run Monday–Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with night shuttles starting at nightfall for safe and efficient transportation on campus. Although the campus is larger than 350 acres, the vast majority of one’s classes can be reached with a 15-minute walk. On the weekends, Cocky’s Caravan transports students to and from the bar districts of Five Points and the Vista free of charge. Columbia’s bus system is almost neglected by students. This is because many of the students do have cars, can easily walk to grocery stores and restaurants, and are unsure of where the bus stops. To get out of town without a car, there is an Amtrak station, a Greyhound bus station, and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, all relatively close to campus. Students find these convenient, especially if they live far away. There are shuttles that run to both the Columbia and Charlotte airports, offering a convenient alternative to expensive cab rides. The easiest way to get from around campus is to walk or ride a bike. Bike racks are located outside almost every building on campus. Both on- and off-campus transportation is pretty safe, though one should always use caution in such settings.
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SCBT says: University of South Carolina 2015 English Language and Literature  |
Public transportation is certainly...
Public transportation is certainly reliable for getting to the bars and safely back to your dorm via the Cocky Shuttle. Being that the University is urban, nearly everything worth visiting is within walking distance, including Ergo, the Vista and Five Points.
Transportation: February 21, 2009
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SCaz says: University of South Carolina 2013 Communication and Journalism  |
The city of Columbia itself is...
The city of Columbia itself is pretty lacking in public transportation. There are buses that run, but there's no master schedule published, so it's hard to catch. USC itself has a good system. They use a service called Next Bus, and you can have arrival times texted directly to your cell phone so you'll never miss it.
Transportation: February 20, 2009
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Anonymous says:  |
The transportation system is okay,...
The transportation system is okay, I guess; they really need more shuttles. If you miss it, then you’re going to be very late. |
Anonymous says:  |
I would only recommend using the...
I would only recommend using the USC shuttle, which reaches every corner of USC’s campus that spreads across downtown Columbia. As for traveling around Columbia in general, it’s almost necessary for an individual to have access to a car for a Wal-Mart run or even just to get to the coffee shop. If you live on campus, this normally isn’t a problem if someone on your hall has a vehicle. |
Anonymous says:  |
The school has about four...
The school has about four different buses all around campus that make different stops for classes, dorms, and all that. I don’t really know about city transportation since I’ve never taken it. |
On-Campus Transportation
APO Escort Services (803) 777-DUCK
USC Shuttle (803) 777-1080 Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., 6 p.m.–12:30 a.m.
Public Transportation
Call or visit the Web site for a map of easy access to the public transportation system.
Taxi Cabs
AAA Taxi Service (803) 791-7282
Blue Ribbon Taxi Cab Corp. (803) 754-8163
Capitol City Cab (803) 233-8294
Checker-Yellow Cab Co., Inc. (803) 799-3311
Classic Taxi Cab Co. (803) 348-0662
Dennis Boyce Taxi Service (803) 238-3377
Gamecock Cab Co. (803) 796-7700
Greyhound
The Greyhound Bus Terminal is in downtown Columbia, approximately one mile from campus.
Amtrak
The Amtrak Train Station is in downtown Columbia, approximately two miles from campus.
Airport
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is seven miles and about a 15-minute drive from campus.
Did You Know?A shuttle runs from USC to the Douglas International Airport in Charlotte for a $49 fee. Reservations can be made at (803)783-5123.
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