Local Transportation
MountainLine Transit
MountainLine Bus
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Free Rides for: WVU students (with student ID), High school students, and Senior residents of Monongalia County. Bus will deviate from route to pick up individuals with a disability for $.50 cents. Each individual route page has a downloadable pdf version of the schedule, if you need large print, electronic copies or other alternate formats of the schedules please call 304-291-RIDE. You can follow their Twitter for live updates and plan your trip ahead of time by utilizing the MountainLine Google Trip Planner.
Newfit
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Provides trips to medical appointments for riders that have no other transportation options. Riders with Medicare or who can pay out of pocket ($10 one way or $20 round trip) benefit from this most. Potential users must be approved and scheduled in advance of date needed.
Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) Shuttle
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The WVU PRT is a shuttle/train system that offers a continuous loop of stops at stations on Walnut Street, Beechurst Avenue, Towers (on Evansdale Campus), Engineering (on Evansdale Campus), and Medical Center/Health Sciences (in Health Sciences Center). While school is in session, shuttles run Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. - 10:15 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Occasionally, the PRT system has disruptions in service; users can see updates via @WVUPRTstatus on Twitter or the banner of the PRT website. If the PRT is not running, bus coverage will run it it's place during the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.
WVU community members can use their Mountaineer ID cards for free transportation and community members can ride for 50 cents. Weekend and evening buses are provided for hours when the PRT is closed.
Parking
Commuter Parking
There are various options in Morgantown for students who drive to campus. If you are new to WVU please visit the Parking Department's website https://transportation.wvu.edu/information-for-new-students-and-employees that provides an overview of options on campus.
The main options are short-term parking (pay by the hour) and purchasing a parking permit for the semester. Permits are issued by WVU, the Morgantown Parking Authority and multiple private parties in the Morgantown area. You should base your parking decisions on your class schedule, how many hours you have to be on campus per day and what is the most economical decision for your needs. Please see below for a list of options for WVU students. And feel free to contact Commuter Student Programs at commuters@mail.wvu.edu or call us at 304-293-5611 for any questions.
Explore the Parking Map
Short-Term Hourly Parking
There are a variety of options for short-term parking in Morgantown. The majority of short-term lots can be paid for with card, coins, or the ParkMobile app. See the WVU Transportation website for a map of all of the WVU short term parking options.
The Coliseum
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One of the most affordable options for commuter students is the Coliseum Lot, which has a large number of spaces available and costs only $1 per day. The ParkMobile app MUST be used. No other payment option is accepted for this lot.
The Mountainlair
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Morgantown Parking Authority
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Morgantown Parking Authority (MPA) operates four multilevel parking garages, ten metered parking lots and street parking. MPA offers short-term 2, 10 and 24 hour lot options. To review their parking options please see the MPA website.
Permit Parking Options
WVU Student Parking Permits
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A permit is required for motor vehicles and motorcycles to park in a permitted space on campus. Permits are valid for one year - from August 1 through July 31 of the following year.
After 5 p.m., you may park in WVU permit lots that do not have a 24-hour restriction.
Purchase a Student Parking PermitMorgantown Parking Authority
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Morgantown Parking Authority also offers Permit Parking for students. Closest garages to Downtown campus are 1340 University Avenue garage and 300 Spruce Street Garage (notated on map above in green MPA logo).
*To purchase a permit please call MPA at (304) 284-7435 or visit their office located at 300 Spruce Street.
| Timeslot | Cost |
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| 5:00am-6:00pm | $200 |
| 5:00am-9:00pm | $250 |
| 5:00am-12:00am | $300 |
| 24hour | $550 |
Morgantown Private Parking Options
| Parking Lot | Cost | Phone | Vicinity |
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| Bell Cross Properties | $900- $1,000 per year | 304-296-7930 | Multiple Locations- Downtown /Sunnyside Area |
| St. John's Parish | $600 per semester | 304-296-8231 | 1481 University Avenue |
| Suncrest United Methodist Church | Requested students call to inquire | 304-599-6306 | 479 Van Voorhis Rd |
| Cynthia P. | $475 per semester | 724-317-8766 | Downtown- Close to Summit Hall and Evansdale Campus |
| Crossroads Church | $250 per semester | 304-449-4942 | Downtown Campus/775 Garrison Avenue |
| Hymark Properties | $450 per semester | 304-319-1243 | Downtown Campus/College Avenue |
| Rice Rentals | $400 per semester | 304-598-7368 | Downtown Campus/Protzman Street |
| Populore Publishing | $250 per semester | 304-599-3830 | Evansdale Campus/286 Canfield Street |
| 3rd & Grant Parking | $1,000 per year | 304-692-8879 | Downtown Campus/ 3rd and Grant |
| First Presbyterian Church | $550 per semester | 304-296-8236 | 456 Spruce Street |
Instant Ride/Ride Share Services
Taxi Services
Motown Taxi Service
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Motown Taxi is local taxi service providing trips within the Morgantown area. Motown Taxi also offers a service both from Morgantown to the Pittsburgh Airport, as well as return trips from Pittsburgh International to Morgantown. Motown Taxi can pick up throughout Pennsylvania to return students to Morgantown. Any students or parents returning to campus from Pennsylvania or the Pittsburgh Airport need only contact their offices at 304-291-8294 to set up service.
Ride-share Services
Uber
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On-demand transportation technology is their core service, and the app that connects driver-partners and riders is what makes it all possible. Here’s how it works, step by step.
Lyft
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On-demand individual or shared rides, bikes, scooters, cars, public transit and more. The type of transit depends on the area you are in at the time. See how it works and download the app.
Rental Car Services
Enterprise
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Enterprise is a rental car service available to individuals 18 years old and older. Price varies on the type of vehicle you choose and for the duration of time you will need to rent. You can either call or go online to the link above to reserve a rental car.
Long-Distance Travel
MountainLine Transit
Route 29 Grey Line
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Trips to/from Morgantown to locations such as Fairmont, Clarksburg, and Washington, PA, and the Pittsburgh Airport. The bus runs each day with morning, afternoon, and evening trips. To ride this line, you must book your ticket in advance using the information above.
I-RIDE 79
LONG-DISTANCE BUS SERVICE
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Travel between the following West Virginia cities: Charleston, Clendenin, Flatwoods, Weston, Clarksburg, Fairmont, and Morgantown for prices that range from $3-$15. You must pre-purchase tickets for your trip at the link listed above; trip days and times vary by desired destination. Pick up and drop off at the Mountaineer Station: 1112 Van Voorhis Rd Morgantown, WV 26505.