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Lorain County Transit (LCT) provides bus service to Oberlin and surrounding towns. The Route 33 bus runs between Oberlin and the Cleveland Hopkins Airport (where you can connect to Cleveland public transit.) The Route 21 bus runs North to Elyria, Target, and the Midway Mall (where you can transfer to other LCT buses) and South to Wellington. For scheduling/service questions call LCT at 440-329-5545. To speak with the dispatcher about bus status, call 1-800-406-7541 or 440-366-0258. If the bus does not arrive on time or you anticipate that the bus cannot seat all riders waiting at the bus stop, please call this number and inform the dispatcher. Taxi numbers are located at the bottom of the page if you absolutely cannot wait. |
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Route 33: Hopkins Airport ExpressRoute 33 runs directly between downtown Oberlin and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. From the airport riders can take the Cleveland RTA's rapid transit system to reach destinations in Cleveland, including Tower City, University Circle, and the Greyhound and Amtrak stations.
Increased Service for OC Breaks: Despite extra buses, anticipate crowding. To ensure you make your flight:
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Public Transit to Amtrak StationsElyria and Cleveland both have Amtrak stations served by The Capitol Limited (Chicago, Pittsburgh, Washington) and Lake Shore Limited trains (Chicago, Rochester, New York, Boston). Both trains stop in Ohio late at night and have a tendency to be delayed. If you take public transportation to Amtrak, or even if you're just riding Amtrak, be prepared to be very patient. This is what happens when the automobile takes over an entire nation for 50 years. Regardless, the train is a timeless and rewarding travel experience if you're not in a rush. Cleveland Amtrak Station: open and fully staffed 9:30pm to 1pm (closed
between 1pm and 9:29pm.) Tickets and baggage checking are available at this location. STARTING AT OBERLIN: Take Route 33 to Cleveland Airport. From there, go two flights downstairs to take the RTA Rapid Red Line to Tower City (25 minutes). There, you can transfer for a short ride on the Waterfront line run to the Amtrak station along the Lake Erie shore. The train will stop at Amtrak on request only, but the North Coast stop is relatively close as well. If you have a lot of time before your train, you might want to spend it in Downtown or Ohio City, for there are virtually no restaurants, shops, or bars near the Amtrak station. GETTING TO OBERLIN: Unless you plan to spend the next day in Cleveland, you might prefer arriving at the Elyria station and taking a taxi from there to campus. Should you still choose to arrive in Cleveland, you can take RTA Rapid Transit to Hopkins Airport and wait around till the LCT arrives (it's open 24 hours and policed) or get a taxi or rented car from there. Click for local taxi information. Elyria Amtrak Station: unstaffed but lit; you cannot purchase tickets or check baggage at this station. STARTING IN OBERLIN: Take LCT Route 21 north to Elyria. Upon boarding the bus, tell the driver that you want to get off at Broad Street in downtown. When you get off the bus, make a right and walk eastbound along Broad street, past the bulk of the commercial district, till you get to East Bridge Street. Make a left and walk down till right before the railroad overpass, in which you make a right on East River Street. If you aren't too crazy about waiting in the unstaffed station, there is a bar called "The Train Station"just a little bit further down East River Street. ]
Public Transit to Greyhound StationsFor Greyhound reservations, call 1-800-231-2222, or visit www.greyhound.com/home.asp Cleveland Greyhound Station: renovated, heated, secure, retro;
24 hours a day. STARTING IN OBERLIN: Take LCT Route 33 to the Cleveland Airport and transfer to the RTA Rapid Red Line. Get off at Tower City. Go outside the front entrance of Tower City to the Public Square. A taxi stand should be to your left, in front of the hotel, should you want to take one. Otherwise, you can walk to the station. It should take around 15 minutes. Excercise caution if walking alone at night. You can also walk out the Renaissance Hotel entrance of Tower City, wait on the corner of Superior and West Roadway, and take any 55 bus to the Greyhound station. Elyria Greyhound Station: Spotty hours of operation, Closed on Sundays and Holidays, Ticket purchases available only when open. STARTING AT OBERLIN: Take LCT Route 21 north to Elyria. Tell the bus driver you are going to Broad Street. They should let you off in downtown Elyria near the main town square. Make a right and walk eastbound. The station, across the street, doubles with a parcel storefront marked First Express, but the familiar Greyhound logo should be visible through the front window. GETTING TO OBERLIN: When you walk out of the Greyhound Station front entrance along Broad Street, make a right. Walk past Ely Park and cross Court Street. Then, cross Broad Street. On the 45 minute mark of every daytime hour, the LCT Route 21 should stop there, heading toward Oberlin. If you want to make things simpler (yet costlier) for yourself, Lorain County Cab is literally based across the street from the Greyhound Station. Just walk in. Megabus provides inexpensive service directly from Tower City to Toledo, Chicago, and other regional connections. []
Taxis and Shared RidesSuch is life, LCT can be unpredictable. We recommend that you allow yourself extra time to ensure that you can make your flight, bus, or train. Alternatively, you can call a taxi or share rides with other students. The Oberlin Online Classified section has postings for rides offered and wanted to nearby stations, the airport, and points beyond. Car sharing is now a reality in Oberlin, thanks to CityWheels. Cab companies based in Cleveland and operating at airport charge as much as $60 for a ride into Oberlin.
The following local cab services charge generally around $30 to $50 for airport service, and $15 to
$20 for service to Elyria stations. Let the cab know how many people are riding
(and if you're taking any large luggage) when you make your reservation. Every company should give you a quote over the phone.
Hopkins Transportation Services provides shuttle service to and from the airport. We recomend you make reservations in groups of five or more. The cost is $65 for 1-5 people and $10 for each additional passenger up to 11 people. The shuttle will pick you up anywhere at any time, however, there is a flat rate for early morning service of $10 per hour before 6:00 am. Call 1-800-543-9912 or go to www.gohopkins.com to make reservations. Keep in mind, you must make your reservations a day in advance. If you plan to use this service on your return trip, we recomend you make round trip reservations. [] Links[ ] |
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