Student rides
Lake Washington Institute of Technology rides home, airport runs & game day
Kirkland, Washington· four-year· 1,000–4,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Kirkland 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?
Kirkland connects to the relay grid near Seattle, WA (10 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Kirkland → Bellingham, WA92 mi · $10–$20
- Kirkland → Yakima, WA128 mi · $15–$30
- Kirkland → Portland, OR168 mi · $20–$40
- Kirkland → Kennewick, WA208 mi · $25–$50
- Kirkland → Spokane, WA265 mi · $35–$60
- Kirkland → Eugene, OR288 mi · $35–$65
- Kirkland → Bend, OR290 mi · $40–$65
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 Kirkland
Lake Washington Institute of Technology student travel FAQ
- How do Lake Washington Institute of Technology students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Kirkland 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 Kirkland 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.