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 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?
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?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Fairbanks 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 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?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.