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University of Utah - TransportationCollege Prowler3.46
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Transportation Grades:
Quick StatsBest Ways to Get Around Town
- Know someone with a car
- Own a car
- Take a bike (best for short distances . . . geographically, Salt Lake is large)
- Use TRAX or the bus (remember to bring your student ID)
How to Get to the Airport
- A cab ride to the airport costs $20.
- Start out going East on E 400 S toward S 1300 E. Turn right onto S 1300 E. Turn right onto E 500 S/ UT-186 W. Continue to follow UT-186 W. Turn left onto S 300 W. Turn right onto W 500 S/ UT-269 W. Continue to follow UT-269 W. Merge onto I-80 W toward Reno/ S.L. Int’l Airport. Take the exit- exit number 115A toward airport. Merge onto terminal.
College Prowler Take
With the addition of the light rail line to the U, including its extension up to the hospital, public transportation to the U has never been better. Public transport is free for students, too, if they remember to take their student IDs with them, and they don’t have to put up with the hassles of parking. However, the farther away from the U you get, the less convenient the public transport becomes. If you don’t live along that 400 South east/west axis, the light rail line really won’t do much for you. And although more than 20 bus lines run to the U, if you have to make even one transfer to get to them, your commute will take a long time. If you live off campus, but close to the light rail line (or a bus that goes straight to the U), then you’re great. Otherwise, it could be rough.
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Public transportation is...
Public transportation is excellent, TRAX runs right through campus and will take you downtown and to the far south of the valley. The bus system is also one of the best in the west, plus you ride it all for free with your student ID. |
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Public transit has been vastly...
Public transit has been vastly improved over the last few years (especially with the Olympics). Our light rail system works really well and drops you off right on campus, and also runs downtown. I love it! Don’t try to park on campus—it’s impossible. |
Anonymous says: |
Public transportation around...
Public transportation around campus is often faster than parking. The campus shuttles are frequent and on time, making it easy to get from one side of campus to the other. The public transportation, including the TRAX rail system, makes getting downtown a breeze at any time. |
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Public transit is not convenient...
Public transit is not convenient at all. It’s a must to have a car in this city. |
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It’s getting better. The campus...
It’s getting better. The campus shuttle is great for all those students who come to campus after 8 a.m. and manage to find a parking spot somewhere out in Tooele. Did I mention parking passes cost $120? |
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On-Campus Transportation
Shuttle lines service different areas of campus. For a complete listing, check www.parking.utah.edu/shuttles.html for an online schedule Free University shuttles (801) 581-4189 6 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Monday–Saturday, and 10 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Sunday, except holidays.
Public Transportation
21 Utah Transit Authority routes serve the University of Utah, with four express routes during rush hours. Free fare with your student ID.
The University light rail line begins at the Delta Center, travels east along 400 South, and ends at University Stadium Station. Some express trains starting at the Sandy station run directly to the U. Free with your student ID.
Taxi Cabs
Handi Van INC
(801) 281-8416
Yellow Express Van Reservation
(801) 572-3068
Greyhound
The Greyhound bus station is about three miles west of the University. It’s conveniently close to the 400 South TRAX line, so you can get there very easily from campus. For schedule information, call (800) 231-2222. Greyhound Bus Lines 160 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City (801) 355-9579 www.greyhound.com
Amtrak
The Amtrak train station is about two miles west of the University. It’s conveniently close to the 400 South TRAX line, so you can get there very easily from campus. For schedule information, call (800) 872-7245.
Airport
(approximately nine miles or 15 minutes from the U) Salt Lake International Airport 776 N. Terminal Dr., Salt Lake City (801) 575-2400
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