Student rides
McDowell Technical Community College rides home, airport runs & game day
Marion, North Carolina· two-year· 1,000–4,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Marion 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?
Marion connects to the relay grid near Asheville, NC (33 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Marion → Knoxville, TN94 mi · $10–$20
- Marion → Charlotte, NC115 mi · $15–$25
- Marion → Athens-Clarke County, GA142 mi · $20–$35
- Marion → Columbia, SC162 mi · $20–$35
- Marion → Augusta-Richmond County, GA174 mi · $25–$40
- Marion → Greensboro, NC183 mi · $25–$40
- Marion → Chattanooga, TN186 mi · $25–$45
- Marion → Atlanta, GA191 mi · $25–$45
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 Marion
McDowell Technical Community College student travel FAQ
- How do McDowell Technical Community College students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving Marion 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 Marion 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.