How Do You Get Around UF?

1. Walking. For people who live really close to (or on) UF campus, walking is a great option. …
2. Biking. On the other hand, biking is an even better way to get around. …
3. Scooters and Motorcycles. …
4. RTS Bus. …
5. Car. …
6. Uber.

How does the bus system work at UF?

RTS is Gainesville's local bus system, and UF students

pay a transportation fee as part of their tuition

that allows them to take the bus anywhere on or off-campus. Routes run throughout campus and Gainesville. To ride, students must present their Gator-1 ID to the driver. For bus routes and maps, go to go-rts.com.

Can UF students ride the bus for free?

UF students, faculty and staff

may ride RTS public transportation fare-free by presenting a Gator 1 card

. RTS offers multiple bus routes on campus with service to every area of the University, as well as routes throughout the City of Gainesville.

Do you need a car at University of Florida?

You definitely don't need a car for campus

. If you live in the dorms you're already there, and if you live off campus you can't park anywhere relatively close anyways. Bus/bike/scooter all the way.

Can you walk around UF?

The University of Florida Office of Admissions offers campus tours for prospective students at the Welcome Center located in the J. Wayne Reitz Student Union. Campus tours include a

ninety-minute walking tour

led by current students.

How much does a bus pass cost in Florida?

Adult Pass – $58

.

Senior/Disabled – $29

.

How much do dorms at UF cost?

UF charges dorm rates per semester and its prices vary depending on the dorm the student lives in, ranging from about $2,300 to $3,800 per person during a semester. State data shows UF's housing costs on average is

$2,961 per student per semester

for a single-room dorm or $2,790 for a double.

Can freshman bring a car to UF?

Go Gators!

If you live on campus yes

, you're allowed to purchase the red 3 level pass.

Is UF parking lifted during the summer?

All other decal restrictions, metered spaces and toll areas are lifted

(not enforced), unless otherwise posted. University Holidays: Gold, Silver, Brown, Shands South and reserved space restrictions remain in effect. All other decal restrictions, meters and toll areas are lifted unless otherwise posted.

Is Broward County bus still free?

The free ride on

Broward buses will soon be over

. … The days of free fares on Broward buses will soon be over. Beginning June 1, Broward will join Miami-Dade once again by charging riders to use a bus. In March 2020, Broward County Transit suspended fares as a safety measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Are Miami Dade buses still free?

Beginning Tuesday, June 1, 2021, Miami-Dade Transit fares and parking fees will be reinstated for the

general public

. … Transit fares and fees were suspended as of March 22, 2020 as a safety measure during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

How much is the bus fare in Miami?

Bus rides start at

$2.25 per trip

and the easiest way to pay for a bus ride is with an EASY Ticket, which can purchased at select stations, or a rechargeable EASY Card, which can be purchased online.

How do you pay on a bus?

1. Web: www.foothilltransit.org.
2. Tel: 800.743.3463.
3. Services: Bus.
4. Forms of Payment: Cash, Debit/Credit Cards loaded to LA Tap Card.
5. Ways to Pay: Online Store – Clipper Card. Ticket Vending Machines. Ticket Windows.
6. Monthly Pass: 31-Day Pass. Local – $70. …
7. Split Payment Option: Yes – Transit Stores.