Student rides
Riverland Community College rides home, airport runs & game day
Austin, Minnesota· two-year· 1,000–4,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Austin 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?
Austin connects to the relay grid near Rochester, MN (35 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Austin → Eau Claire, WI85 mi · $10–$20
- Austin → Mankato, MN88 mi · $10–$20
- Austin → Minneapolis, MN89 mi · $10–$20
- Austin → Cedar Falls, IA118 mi · $15–$25
- Austin → St. Cloud, MN157 mi · $20–$35
- Austin → Dubuque, IA161 mi · $20–$35
- Austin → Cedar Rapids, IA170 mi · $20–$40
- Austin → Wausau, WI180 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 Austin
Riverland Community College student travel FAQ
- How do Riverland Community College students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Austin 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 Austin 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.