It’s easy to get to Pullman

Transportation

Located in the hills of Eastern Washington, the WSU Pullman campus is easier to access than you may think:

  • 5-hour drive from Seattle
  • 1-hour flight from Seattle to the Pullman-Moscow Airport
  • 1-hour flight from Portland to Spokane
  • 3 airports within a 90-minute drive, located in Pullman, Lewiston, and Spokane

Will I need a car living in Pullman?

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 to campus find that using the transit system is more convenient. They leave their cars parked most of the semester.

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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 and from Spokane International Airport

The Starline Collection (formerly Wheatland Express) offers a fee-based seasonal charter shuttle service to Spokane International Airport (GEG).

To and from Seattle

The Starline Collection (formerly Wheatland Express) provides charter bus services to and from the greater Seattle area during university vacations (Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks) and holiday weekends (Labor Day and Veteran’s Day).

To and from Lewiston Nez Perce County Regional Airport

The Lewiston Nez Perce County Regional Airport (LWS) offers a fee-based shuttle service to and from the LWS airport for WSU students, staff, and faculty with required boarding passes.

Ride sharing

Vanpools

Park free during the day at a Park and Ride lot in the area and then catch a Pullman Transit bus from the lot to campus. The University coordinates vanpools to and from these communities:

  • Moscow
  • Colfax/Steptoe
  • Lewiston/Clarkston Valley

Commuting from Spokane? Use Spokane Transit’s CommuteFinderNW to find a carpool or vanpool.

Rental cars

Vehicle rentals are available from four Pullman-Moscow businesses:

Enterprise Rent-A-Car (Pullman)

Budget Car Rental (Pullman Moscow Regional Airport)

Avis (Pullman Moscow Regional Airport)

Hertz (Pullman Moscow Airport)

Taxi services

College Cabs: 855-829-4487, college.gata@gmail.com

Pro Cab LLC: 509-338-0500, procab99163@gmail.com

Pullman Taxi: 509-339-9998

Moscow Taxi: 208-892-4544

Lyft

Uber

Biking

Summer night time view over Coug Bikes at the Northside Complex on the campus of Washington State University, Thursday, August 27, 2020.

Commuting

Commuting to campus by bike is another option. Covered and uncovered bike racks are available near building entrances across campus.

Electric Bike and Scooter Share Program

Spin offers a fleet of ebikes and escooters on campus. Available to anyone and can be rented for a fee through the Spin app, which can be downloaded through the App Store and Google Play.

Accessible transportation options

Cougar Accessible Transportation Services

The CATS program offers accessible transportation to students with permanent or temporary mobility disabilities/conditions. Rides are scheduled on an individualized first-come, first-served basis. The program is powered by student fees.

Parking

On-campus 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.