Student rides
Appalachian State University rides home, airport runs & game day
Boone, North Carolina· four-year· 20,000 or more students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Boone and check trips posted by drivers already going your way. Book available seats at the listed price. The relay grid is informational; connected trips and low fares are not guaranteed.
Where can you go from campus?
Boone connects to the relay grid near Kingsport, TN (54 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Boone → Knoxville, TN100 mi · $15–$25
- Boone → Spartanburg, SC135 mi · $20–$30
- Boone → Charlotte, NC154 mi · $20–$35
- Boone → Charleston, WV156 mi · $20–$35
- Boone → Lexington-Fayette, KY172 mi · $20–$40
- Boone → Roanoke, VA178 mi · $25–$40
- Boone → Greensboro, NC183 mi · $25–$40
- Boone → Chattanooga, TN215 mi · $30–$50
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Boone
Appalachian State University student travel FAQ
- How do Appalachian State University students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving Boone and choose available seats at a driver-set price. Request your route if none fits. Relay connections depend on separate driver-posted trips.
- What does a ride from Boone cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Check for driver-posted trips that fit your airport and flight time, allowing a travel buffer. You can request a route, but a ride is not guaranteed.