Student rides
Houghton University rides home, airport runs & game day
Houghton, New York· four-year· 1,000–4,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Houghton 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?
Houghton connects to the relay grid near Buffalo, NY (49 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Houghton → Erie, PA94 mi · $10–$20
- Houghton → Syracuse, NY161 mi · $20–$35
- Houghton → Youngstown, OH178 mi · $25–$40
- Houghton → Altoona, PA192 mi · $25–$45
- Houghton → Cleveland, OH201 mi · $25–$45
- Houghton → Pittsburgh, PA207 mi · $25–$50
- Houghton → Scranton, PA225 mi · $30–$50
- Houghton → Detroit, MI250 mi · $35–$60
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 Houghton
Houghton University student travel FAQ
- How do Houghton University students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving Houghton 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 Houghton 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.