It’s easy to get around
Will I need a car?
For many people, the answer is no. There’s a very efficient transit system to and from campus. It’s free for faculty, staff, and students. (Others can pay per ride or purchase a pass inexpensively.) Most students who bring cars find that they use the local transit system instead. They leave their cars parked most of the semester.
Buses and shuttle vans
Around town and around campus
Pullman Transit buses are free for students, staff, and faculty. Flash your Cougar Card to ride to nearby destinations on and off campus.
To Spokane International Airport
Wheatland Express offers for-fee shuttle service to Spokane International Airport.
To Seattle
Wheatland Express runs buses to and from Seattle during vacations (Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks), as well as on weekends.
Taxi services
A Wildcat Taxi: 208-301-2175
College Cabs: 855-829-4487, college.gata@gmail.com
Pro Cab LLC: 509-338-0500, procab99163@gmail.com
Ride sharing
Rent a ride
WSU Zimride is an online service to offer or request rides. You pay your share when you reserve your seat. Great for commutes, road trips, and popular events.
Van pools
A great way to cut commute expenses! You can park free during the day at Park and Ride lots. Catch a Pullman Transit bus from the lot to campus. The University coordinates van pools from these communities:
- Colfax
- Moscow
- Lewiston/Clarkston Valley
Commuting from Spokane? Use Spokane Transit’s CommuteFinderNW to find a carpool or van pool.
Rental cars
Zipcars are shared cars parked on the Pullman campus. You can rent one for an hour to run errands or for a few days for a trip with friends. To rent a Zipcar, you must be:
- A university student, faculty member, or staff member
- A licensed driver
- At least 18 years old
Bike sharing
If you’re a student, a member of the WSU Student Recreation Center, or a member of the Chinook Student Center, you can borrow a bike (and helmet) for free.
Safe nighttime transit
Don’t want to walk home alone at night? Cougar Safe Rides offers WSU students and community members free rides within Pullman city limits. Call WSU-267-SAFE.
Parking
You need a permit to park on campus. Prices vary depending upon the type of parking permit you buy.
Just visiting?
You’ll need a visitor parking permit. Get yours for a nominal fee at the visitor center.
Campus parking map
Find zones where you can use your parking permit.
Home football game traffic and parking
On game days, expect detours and parking changes. Arrive early! Avoid traffic by using the free Game Day Park & Ride.