Student rides
University of Akron Main Campus rides home, airport runs & game day
Akron, Ohio· four-year· 10,000–19,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Akron 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?
Akron connects to the relay grid near Cleveland, OH (31 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Akron → Detroit, MI105 mi · $15–$25
- Akron → Erie, PA109 mi · $15–$25
- Akron → Findlay, OH123 mi · $15–$30
- Akron → Pittsburgh, PA133 mi · $15–$30
- Akron → Columbus, OH147 mi · $20–$35
- Akron → Lansing, MI197 mi · $25–$45
- Akron → Huber Heights, OH199 mi · $25–$45
- Akron → Buffalo, NY201 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.
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39 outgoing and 39 incoming city-to-city ride routes touch Akron.
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University of Akron Main Campus student travel FAQ
- How do University of Akron Main Campus students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Akron 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 Akron 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.