Transportation
Like many big cities, Seattle is served by a variety of public transit options, bike lanes, app-based car-hailing services like Lyft and Uber and many more. UW is a major transit hub, and there are many ways that people travel to and from the University each day.
Getting to UW
UW Transportation Services can help you get started with , or, below are some ways that many students, faculty and staff get to UW:
Public transit: Taking the bus or light rail are some of the easiest ways to get onto campus. There are more than 60 and UW’s light rail station connects UW to the airport and multiple destinations throughout Seattle. The Husky Card also functions as a and gives you access to a large network of local transit systems.
Biking: Thousands of Huskies bike to school and work each day. The ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½ has over 10,000 bicycle parking spaces, and all of them can be easily found through UW’s . If you choose to bike to campus, make sure to in case it gets stolen or lost.
Walking: If you live near or on campus, walking is a great option to get to the ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½. The is a valuable resource to plan your walking route to and around campus. The connects multiple UW destinations and the provides great information on pedestrian pathways and comfortable ways to navigate the University District by foot.
Driving:Â Students driving to campus may purchase daytime or evening parking permits, as well as motorcycle permits. Resident permits are open only to students living in UW residence halls. See the Transportation Services website for more information on .
Getting home safely
The and are two services that the UW provides to ensure that students get home safe. Both services are free and operate during late hours, so make sure to utilize them during study season or any other time you need to get home late.