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Transportation

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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

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

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

u0518536

'13

Psychology

5.0
A+

Transportation

The university offers free public transportation for students. I used public transportation last semester and was completely satisfied with my decision. The transportation also stops at many of the cities hot spots and shopping centers.

Jan 04, 2012

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Transportation at University of Utah

flippers

'15

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

3.1
B-

Take a Shuttle...

I drive to campus and it is a pain. the parking permits are very pricey and the lots are not as close to classes as I would like. The great thing about salt lake though is TRAX. it's easy to take a train right up to campus and it's completely free with your student id! They also have a free shuttle system that takes you virtually anywhere on campus.

Dec 28, 2011

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Transportation at University of Utah

sherleeluu

'15

Biology

4.6
A

One Word...Great

Free shuttle system (though I wish they ran more frequent), free UTA bus pass, free UTA trax pass. Couldn't ask for more.

Dec 21, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Rate the convenience of long-distance transportation to travel between home and school

How convenient is the campus-provided transportation?

How necessary is it to have a car on campus?

How easy is it to get around town?

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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