Student rides
The University of Texas Permian Basin rides home, airport runs & game day
Odessa, Texas· four-year· 5,000–9,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Odessa 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?
Odessa connects to the relay grid near Midland, TX (17 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Odessa → San Angelo, TX120 mi · $15–$30
- Odessa → Lubbock, TX128 mi · $15–$30
- Odessa → Abilene, TX163 mi · $20–$35
- Odessa → Roswell, NM199 mi · $25–$45
- Odessa → Clovis, NM207 mi · $25–$50
- Odessa → Amarillo, TX259 mi · $35–$60
- Odessa → Wichita Falls, TX286 mi · $35–$65
- Odessa → El Paso, TX298 mi · $40–$70
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 Odessa
The University of Texas Permian Basin student travel FAQ
- How do The University of Texas Permian Basin students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving Odessa 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 Odessa 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.