Public transportation is hit or miss but usually easy and reliable. On campus, it is plentiful and easy, but in downtown, it is a little harder to secure a ride. UVM is just a stone's throw from downtown Burlington, and the city itself is actually relatively small, so while there is public bus transportation, sometimes it’s quicker just to walk. When you live in an isolated area, walking is favorable. However, when the winter months come, it may be unbearable to venture downtown on foot. If you know the bus schedule well enough, you’re not likely to run into too many problems.
Burlington is certainly small enough that every corner can be reached by foot, and because of this, most students don’t utilize or need public transportation. For those who do or who want it, transportation is present. The buses in Burlington are inexpensive, and for the most part, convenient. The ways out of town—via bus, train, or plane—are reasonably priced and available. Ultimately, it is a convenient and stress-free way to take the hassle out of parking or worrying about a car when driving in a city that is filled with pedestrians.
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Great Campus Bus. Inconsistent Town Bus
The campus shuttle service is excellent, but sometimes you have to wait a while for the town bus.
May 25, 2012
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Social Work and Youth Services '15
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Depends Where You Live
If you're living off-campus you will likely need a car, unless you're really close and on the bus line. On campus you can live without a car pretty easily. Biking is hard cause it's so hilly!
Apr 08, 2012
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Transportation at UVM
The college buses are amazing! All ways running on time and like three at a time. Great way to get around campus or off campus!
Apr 05, 2012
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