Virginia Commonwealth University
- Transportation

Plenty Within Walking Distance

If you go to the Monroe Park campus and don't get stuck living at MCV, transportation isn't really an issue. All the necessities are pretty much in walking distance, but a car is nice for groceries and the like. The drunk bus (2BNB - to the bottom and back) is nice for hitting the bar scene, if somewhat slow.

Getting Around VCU

All VCU students have the chance to get a free public transportation bus pass at the beginning of the year. This is very convenient because the buses will take you almost anywhere you need to go. There are grocery stores, shops, and entertainment that is also on campus and a short walk away. Our school offers zipcar where you can rent a car for $8 an hour. We have 4 cars on campus, two of which are hybrid and environmentally friendly. If you choose to bring your car there are several parking decks where you may purchase a pass to park. The down side is that these passes are very expensive (about $200) and you have to buy one every semester. If you choose not to park in the garage there is plenty of parking on the streets you just have to be careful when you park because the city does do street cleaning on certain days.

LOVE GRTC

Living on the MCV campus, I have to say that the campus connecter is a great bus. I have also traveled around on other buses and those services are just as well. Bus drivers are extremely friendly.