Student rides
University of the People rides home, airport runs & game day
Pasadena, California· four-year· 20,000 or more students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Pasadena 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?
Pasadena connects to the relay grid near Los Angeles, CA (9 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Pasadena → Bakersfield, CA118 mi · $15–$25
- Pasadena → San Diego, CA129 mi · $15–$30
- Pasadena → Indio, CA138 mi · $20–$30
- Pasadena → Santa Maria, CA162 mi · $20–$35
- Pasadena → Fresno, CA238 mi · $30–$55
- Pasadena → Lake Havasu City, AZ262 mi · $35–$60
- Pasadena → Las Vegas, NV265 mi · $35–$60
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 Pasadena
University of the People student travel FAQ
- How do University of the People students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Pasadena 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 Pasadena 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.