Wake Forest University - Transportation

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Best Ways to Get Around Town		Drive Get rides from friends Take a Wake Forest shuttle
Best Ways to Get to the Airport		Holiday shuttles are available at Benson University Center for Fall Break, Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and Spring Break. Theses shuttles are convenient but pricey at more than $100 round-trip. The easiest (and cheapest) option is to just get a friend to drive you to the airport!

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The primary mode of transportation for Wake Forest students is walking. Campus is a small place, and if you live in one of the dorms, 90 percent of your destinations are going to be within a 5–10 minute walk. For those who want to get out and explore Winston-Salem, you only have a few options. The easiest thing to do is to drive (or have a friend drive). The another option is to take the downtown shuttle, which runs Thursday through Saturday, or borrow a car through Wake Forest's Zipcar borrowing service (which works by loaning cars out to students at an hourly rate). Sure, there are buses and cabs, but most students use those as an absolute last resort.

It is not absolutely necessary to have your own car on campus as long as you have friends that have cars. The benefits of not having a car are not having to worry about (or pay for) parking. Plus, many students find that they simply do not use their cars a lot. On the other hand, having a car gives you the flexibility to do what you want, when you want. With the new Zipcar program and shuttles, having a car is not a necessity at Wake Forest.

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Transportation at Wake Forest University

echapin

'15

English Language Studies

B+

Nice Shuttle System

Wake recently instituted a shuttle service that has lines that go to off campus lots, shopping centers, and downtown. The lines usually run every half hour, so if you miss them, it can be frustrating. Overall, the drivers are friendly and shuttles help for those who don't have a car. At night, the shuttles drop off in front of the dorms as well.

Feb 12, 2012

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Transportation at Wake Forest University

kyguy

'13

Business Administration and Management

B

Not Much Public Transportation, but Campus Buses Are Good

Wake Forest provides Shuttles to basketball games, football games, as well as shuttles to and from the main apartment buildings and into Winston-Salem at night. They have shuttles going around Campus at all times, although I rarely see people using them since it is a very walkable campus.

Jan 01, 2011

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Transportation at Wake Forest University

413deac

'13

Business

D

Bring a Car

Campus transportation only exists for the workers

You need a car if you want to go off campus

Dec 13, 2010

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Local Taxi Services

Willard's Cab Company, Yellow Cab, Classic Cab Company

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Don’t worry too much about not having a car. Shuttles are provided to all football games, and also run in the evenings on the weekends to a number of downtown hotspots.

Campus ShuttleWhat's This?

Gray Line

Daytime shuttle service between campus and parking lots, evening service within Reynolda Campus

(336) 716-7433

Monday–Friday 7:40 a.m.–10:40 a.m., 11:10 a.m.–7:10 p.m. (Day Schedule)

Daily 7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m., 11 p.m.–3 a.m. (Evening Schedule)

Intercampus Shuttle

Service between Reynolda and Bowman-Gray campuses, 30-minute loops

(336) 716-7433

Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–6 p.m.

Solar Shuttle

Shuttle from outer edges of campus to campus core, 20-minute loops

(336) 716-7433

Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–10:50 a.m., 11:20 am.–3:30 p.m.

Gold Line

Free weekday shuttle providing transportation between campus and the Crowne Polo, Crowne Park, and Corners at Crystal Lake apartment complexes.

(336) 716-7433

Monday–Friday 7:20 a.m.–10:50 a.m., 11:20 a.m.–8:50 p.m.

Benson Center Airport Shuttle

Shuttles must be reserved 24 hours in advance. Trips to PTI are $55 one-way or $110 round-trip. Trips to RDU or Charlotte are $150 one-way or $300 round-trip. For more information, visit www.wfu.edu/benson/services/shuttle.php.

(336) 758-5177

Black Line

Free weekday shuttle between WFU and Alaris Village, Deacon Ridge, and Crowne Oaks apartment complexes

(336) 716-7433

Monday–Friday 7:20 a.m.–10:50 a.m., 11:20 a.m.–8:50 p.m.

Downtown Shuttle Service

Evening service between campus and downtown

(336) 716-7433

Thursday–Saturday 9:30 p.m.–2:30 a.m.

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Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA)

Route 5 operates between campus and downtown Winston-Salem.

(336) 727-2000

100 W. 5th St.

www.wstransit.com

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Piedmont Triad International Airport

The Piedmont Triad International Airport is 26 miles and about a 40-minute drive from campus.

6415 Bryan Blvd., Greensboro

(336) 721-0088

www.flyfrompti.com

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Winston-Salem Greyhound Bus Terminal

The Greyhound Terminal is in downtown Winston-Salem, approximately three miles from campus.

100 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem

(336) 724-1429

www.greyhound.com

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High Point Amtrak Station

The Amtrak Station is located in High Point, approximately 12 miles from campus.

100 W. High St., High Point

(336) 884-0878

www.amtrak.com

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