Living in a city like Tallahassee means commuting to work, the grocery store or the mall. That could be an easy 5-minute drive or a good 20-25 minute drive away from your TSC apartment home. Twenty-minute drives add up –that's a lot of time spent on the road and a lot of money spent fueling. If your TSC off campus housing community is near public transportation, why not take advantage?
In Tallahassee, the main public transportation provider is the StarMetro. The StarMetro bus system serves all of Tallahassee. There are 22 routes, including night routes, that run throughout the city and the earliest service begins at 5:17 a.m. and the latest bus route ends service at 10:50 p.m. Buses can arrive every 10 to 40 minutes even on the popular routes. If you're heading out for a night on the town, that Rhythm Route is a safe and free route that operates late on Friday and Saturday evenings.
The great thing about going to TSC is that all rides on the StarMetro are free! Just show your school ID to the bus driver and take a seat! There are so many ways to take advantage of public transportation while living near TSC. Public transportation reduces the number of cars on the street, which alleviates traffic congestion. With less traffic, air quality is improved, there's less noise and more money in your pocket.
Living in your TSC apartment there's bound to be a StarMetro bus stop near you. There are so many TSC apartments and the commutes to work and other places add up. Use our search tools to help you find which apartments are near public transportation and help save money and the planet!
For more information on the StarMetro Bus Routes and schedules make sure to check out their website. Fares and prices are listed on their website as well.
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