Student rides
University of Alaska System of Higher Education rides home, airport runs & game day
Fairbanks, Alaska· four-year
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Fairbanks 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?
Fairbanks connects to the relay grid near Bellingham, WA (1449 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Fairbanks → Seattle, WA92 mi · $10–$20
- Fairbanks → Yakima, WA202 mi · $25–$45
- Fairbanks → Portland, OR259 mi · $35–$60
- Fairbanks → Kennewick, WA272 mi · $35–$65
- Fairbanks → Spokane, WA284 mi · $35–$65
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 Fairbanks
University of Alaska System of Higher Education student travel FAQ
- How do University of Alaska System of Higher Education students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks 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.