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University of Washington - Transportation - Transportation - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Transportation

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Best Ways to Get Around Town
  • A bike
  • A friend's wheels
  • Metro Bus System
  • Monorail
  • Your legs
Best Ways to Get to the Airport
  • A cab ride to the airport costs about $35.
  • From the University District, take the 71, 72, or 73 bus downtown to the bus tunnel (or 3rd Avenue on weekends). From downtown, catch the 194 bus to the airport.
  • Shuttle Express offers a specially designed airport shuttle service for UW students, with pick-up locations at four residence halls on campus. (800) 487-7433

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

On the whole, students seem very content with the Metro bus system, the main source of public transportation in Seattle. The bus system allows you to get pretty much anywhere in Seattle from the U-District, even if it requires a transfer every now and then. In addition, most of the busses are clean and safe (it gets a little shadier in downtown Seattle), and when you have a U-Pass all you have to do is flash your pass to the driver. Night Ride seems to be sort of a hidden treasure—some students use them, but many either are not aware of them or choose not to use them.

Luckily, the public transportation in Seattle provides a convenient way to get to a lot of places, because it’s not as easy to keep a car on campus or in the city. Plenty of students do it and prefer it, but it’s definitely not the cheap road to take. A fair share of students simply don’t like riding on buses, so a car becomes a valuable commodity. It seems that there’s a wealth of ways to get around, and on the whole, Seattleites who take advantage of the public transportation system don’t complain about it much.

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Transportation at University of Washington

pontificalpuck

Film and Video Studies '13

3.8
B+

Buses Good in Seattle

Buses are very convenient for traveling within the Seattle area, those going Downtown coming about every ten minutes. However, the last bus going back to the Eastside leaves at 10:20, which can leave commuters wanting to experience nightlife in the lurch.

Apr 30, 2012

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Transportation at University of Washington

LupeLasers

Chemical Engineering '15

4.6
A

Seattle Metro

The metro system is really comprehensive around UW, no need to own your own car as the pass to ride the light rail and buses is included in tuition, and all you need to do is scan your husky card.

Mar 26, 2012

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Transportation at University of Washington

coley170

Business '15

5.0
A+

Options!

Seattle and UW is really great about transportation! There is regular, clean, and safe bus system through the city, students get a pass for cheap and we can use them whenever we want, just swipe your ID! Also, under the same pass we can use the light rail (getting us to the airport for free). The availability of alternate transportation is also great, taxis don't take long to get to you and the airport shuttle services are comfortable and cheap!

Mar 25, 2012

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User rating for University of Washington - Transportation is 4.6 out of 5 based on 47 user reviews.

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Facts

Did You Know? Two UW students created OneBusAway, a free service which allows students to check accurate bus arrival times using their cell phones, laptops, and iPhones.

Campus ShuttleWhat's This?

Dial-a-Ride Shuttle

For students with permanent or temporary disabilities, this free shuttle service is available from 7:45 a.m.-7:25 p.m. A shuttle will pick you up on campus or within the University District and drive you to your destination. Email: shuttles@u.washington.edu

(206) 685-1511

Health Sciences Express

Transportation between the University and select medical centers for University faculty, staff, students, medical center patients, and their families. www.uwshuttles.com

Husky Night Walk

UW safety guards will either walk you home or to the nearest Night Ride shuttle pick-up. Not available during University holidays.

(206) 685-WALK

Daily 6 p.m.-2 a.m.

8:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m., Sunday–Thursday, during spring quarter.

NightRide Shuttle

Runs every 15 minutes with five on-campus pick-up locations. Does not operate during Summer quarter. Email: shuttles@u.washington.edu

(206) 685-3146

Sunday–Thursday 8 p.m.–12:15 a.m.

South Lake Union Shuttle

Service for University School of Medicine staff, students, and patients traveling between UW medical and research facilities. Operates Monday-Friday, except holidays.

(206) 685-3146

Public TransitWhat's This?

Metro Transit - King County

Pick up bus schedules from the Husky Den and Schmitz Hall.

metro.kingcounty.gov/

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac)

17801 International Blvd., Seattle

(206) 433-5388

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Greyhound

811 Stewart St., Seattle

(206) 628-5526

Nearest Passenger TrainWhat's This?

Amtrak King Street Station

303 S. Jackson, Seattle

(800) 872-7245

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