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Transportation

Quick Stats

Best Ways to Get Around Town
  • Be adventurous, ride the Metro
  • Ride with a friend
  • Walk or bike
Best Ways to Get to the Airport
  • A cab ride to the airport costs about $25.
  • Bumming a ride is your best bet. The airport shuttle does not make regular trips to Xavier, so if you absolutely can't find a ride, the Metro would be your best choice. A cab service is also an option. For some major breaks, such as spring break and Christmas break, Xavier offers free shuttle rides to the airport, but those must be reserved in advance.

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The University provides a shuttle service that will take you anywhere on campus and a few blocks off campus, but, beyond that, there is not much in the way of public transportation. A plan for building a light-rail system in the Cincinnati area, which would have included a stop within walking distance of Xavier’s campus, was shot down by the residents of Hamilton county, so no plans for improvement seem imminent. The Cincinnati buses are hardly used by students, due to the location of the bus stops and the general inconsistency of the city’s mass-transit system. If you’re looking to go somewhere off campus, your best bets are walking or finding a friend with a car.

Transportation can be a big problem in Cincinnati if you don’t have a car or a friend who doesn’t mind driving. The general opinion of the students is that the Metro is slow and unreliable. Also, some students show concern over taking the Metro because of the sketchy people that sometimes frequent the buses. For getting in and around campus, however, the shuttle service serves its purpose well. There are a couple places within walking or biking distance, but if you’re looking to see something other than Norwood Plaza, you’re going to need a car. The lack of a reliable public transportation system for students makes exploring the city inconvenient and unappealing for those without a car.

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Transportation at Xavier University

eaj15

'15

Special Education

3.8
B+

High Quantity of Cars

The Xavier run shuttle runs throughout the week, but I'm not sure as to where it goes. On Saturdays from 11am to 6pm the shuttle takes students to Kenwood, Target, and other nearby shopping centers.

Many students have cars, so it is easy to find someone willing to give you a ride.

Dec 05, 2011

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Transportation at Xavier University

xaviergirl

'14

Education

5.0
A+

Economically Convenient Transportation

Transportation is provided to many venues throughout the area. The majority of time this is a free perk for students.

Jan 16, 2011

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Transportation at Xavier University

JessieHowenst

'13

English

4.6
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Transportation

Do not need a car to get around on campus. Everything is within walking distance. There is a bus that goes around campus and will take you to key spots in Cincinnati.

Nov 12, 2010

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Campus ShuttleWhat's This?

XU Shuttle Service

(513) 745-3748

5 p.m.–1 a.m. weekdays, 8 a.m.–2 a.m. weekends

Public TransitWhat's This?

Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority

This agency provides reliable bus services in and around the city. Sometimes, though, the public transportation system often proves challenging to XU students: fares and schedules fluctuate daily, and standing out in the cold weather is not at all pleasant. If you plan to take buses, contact SORTA for current route schedules, maps, and rates. The Metro also operates a downtown and special events shuttle.

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

The airport is technically in Kentucky across the river. It is about 15 miles away and is a 20-minute drive from campus.

(859) 767-3501

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Greyhound

Student discounts are available.

1005 Gilbert Ave.

(513) 352-6012

www.greyhound.com

Nearest Passenger TrainWhat's This?

Amtrak

Train tickets can be purchased through Amtrak for as low as $45 a person for trips to Chicago, Pittsburgh, New York, or Detroit.

1301 Western Ave., Queensgate

(800) 872-7245

www.amtrak.com

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