Student rides
George Mason University rides home, airport runs & game day
Fairfax, Virginia· four-year· 20,000 or more students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Fairfax and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Fairfax connects to the relay grid near Washington, DC (15 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Fairfax → Dover, DE96 mi · $10–$20
- Fairfax → Lancaster, PA101 mi · $15–$25
- Fairfax → Richmond, VA112 mi · $15–$25
- Fairfax → Harrisonburg, VA120 mi · $15–$30
- Fairfax → Philadelphia, PA143 mi · $20–$35
- Fairfax → Altoona, PA154 mi · $20–$35
- Fairfax → Atlantic City, NJ167 mi · $20–$40
- Fairfax → Virginia Beach, VA178 mi · $25–$40
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 Fairfax
George Mason University student travel FAQ
- How do George Mason University students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Fairfax bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Fairfax 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?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.