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Best 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 public transportation (remember to bring your student ID)
Best Ways to Get to the Airport		A cab ride to the airport costs $20. A friend drives you to the airport Hitchhike

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The U is getting more and more commuter traffic savvy. Students can utilize the light rail system that is free with their UCards, and they can also use the buses. Many find public transportation to be the best way to get around. The only problem is that the light rail system is linear, and if you need to get somewhere off the line quickly, you need a bike or to drive.

Bikes are becoming the fad, with students finding it a lot easier and quicker to navigate the campus on two wheels. Bicycles are also the most functional form of transportation next to cars. While the public transport options are great, they can be somewhat impractical for most students who do not live next to a station.

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Transportation at University of Utah

quinnbie

Mechanical Engineering '15

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Everywhere for Free

The University of Utah offers a free campus shuttle program for everywhere on campus throughout the day, and every student can use Utah Transit Authority Buses, Trax, and Front runner trains for FREE! Anywhere in the valley!

Apr 27, 2012

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Transportation at University of Utah

nplatt2

Public Health Education '14

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UTA Trax

I take Trax everyday to school. The train takes me right onto campus and the stop is close to most of my classes. I don't need to pay every morning for it because my student ID card is a tap on/tap off card, which makes it nice not to have to worry about spending my money every morning. Taking Trax saves me money on gas.

Apr 21, 2012

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jumpinghigh

Kinesiology and Exercise Science '13

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Buses, Trax, Shuttle, Bikes, Train

The school has all of these convenient transportation options. All transportation has a tap on tap off system that you use your student id card so that you do not pay to use them.

Apr 10, 2012

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User rating for University of Utah - Transportation is 4.6 out of 5 based on 33 user reviews.

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Safety Escort ServicesWhat's This?

Safety Escorts
(801) 585-2677
Daily 24 hours

Campus ShuttleWhat's This?

University Shuttles

There are color-coordinated shuttle lines for different areas of campus: www.parking.utah.edu/transportation/shuttles/index.html.

(801) 581-4189 (shuttle dispatch)

(801) 581-6415 (commuter services)

Daily 6 a.m.–6 p.m.

Daily 6 p.m.–12:30 a.m. (late-night service)

Public TransitWhat's This?

Utah Transit Authority

There are 21 Utah Transit Authority routes that serve the University of Utah, with four express routes during rush hours. Also, there's free fare with your student ID.

(801) 262-5626

(801) 743-3882

(801) 287-2667 (Customer support)

3600 S. 700 W.

www.rideuta.com

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Salt Lake International Airport

This airport is approximately nine miles or 15 minutes from the University.

776 N. Terminal Dr.

(801) 575-2400

www.slcairport.com

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Greyhound

The Greyhound bus station is about three miles west of the University.

300 S. 600 W.

(801) 355-9579

www.greyhound.com

Nearest Passenger TrainWhat's This?

Amtrak

The Amtrak train station is about two miles west of the University.

340 S. 600 W.

(801) 322-3510

www.amtrak.com

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