Student rides
Polk State College rides home, airport runs & game day
Winter Haven, Florida· four-year· 5,000–9,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Winter Haven 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?
Winter Haven connects to the relay grid near Orlando, FL (40 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Winter Haven → Palm Coast, FL85 mi · $10–$20
- Winter Haven → Tampa, FL90 mi · $10–$20
- Winter Haven → Gainesville, FL111 mi · $15–$25
- Winter Haven → Port St. Lucie, FL125 mi · $15–$30
- Winter Haven → Jacksonville, FL145 mi · $20–$35
- Winter Haven → Cape Coral, FL163 mi · $20–$35
- Winter Haven → Valdosta, GA226 mi · $30–$50
- Winter Haven → Miami, FL238 mi · $30–$55
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 Winter Haven
Polk State College student travel FAQ
- How do Polk State College students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven 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.