Transportation Options

Tips for Out-Of-Towners:

Transportation to, from, and within Bloomington, IN

For anyone traveling to the SAA-SC conference at Indiana University from out of town, the logistics of getting to and around Bloomington, Indiana could be a bit confusing at first glance. Sure, this small city in southwest Indiana may seem a bit removed from the U.S. transportation network, but it’s not as difficult to navigate your way here as you may think. A wealth of information is accessible through the Visit Bloomington website’s transportation and parking link. Some general tips are outlined as follows.

Air Transportation:

If you are traveling to Indiana by plane, you are likely flying into the Indianapolis International Airport (code IND). The airport has an excellent Ground Transportation Center (GTC) where you can access rental cars, taxi, limousine, and bus service; further details are available on the GTC website. For students on tight budgets, shuttle bus service is an excellent option that IU students frequently take advantage of. Two carriers operate between the Indianapolis Airport and Bloomington, Indiana for approximately $15.00 each one-way trip. Tickets may be purchased in advance or onsite via machines in the airport’s Ground Transportation Center. Shuttles drop riders off in Bloomington at designated dorms, hotels, and the Indiana Memorial Union; see schedules for further details.

Shuttle Service Providers:

Bloomington Shuttle Service:  Phone number – (812) 332-6004 or (800) 589-6004

Star of America Shuttle:  Phone number –  1-800-228-0814

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In Town

Within Bloomington, several transportation options are available to visitors. These include taxi and limousine service, rental cars, Bloomington Transit bus system, and IU Campus buses.

Bus Services:

Bloomington Transit Bus System: Named the #1 small transit system in North America by the American Public Transportation Association in 2010, Bloomington Transit provides excellent means of getting around town with reliable service at an affordable rate ($1.00 per ride). Phone number – (812) 336-7433.

IU Campus Bus Service: Campus buses operate on weekdays from 7:30 am to 12 Midnight, Saturdays from 8:40 am to 11:30 pm and Sunday 10:30 am to 11:30 pm. Campus bus service is a fare free system. Phone number – (812) 855-8384.

Car Services:

Signature Limousine: Phone number – (812) 332-6045 or (800) 589-6004.

Yellow Cab Company: Phone – (812) 339-9744. No website.

Ace Rent-A-Car: 2200 N. Walnut Street. Phone – (812) 336-1501.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 1601 N College Ave. Phone – (812) 336-6635.


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Further Information:

Hopefully the above information provides a good start for navigating your way around town. Should you have any specific questions or require additional transportation help, please email us at iusaaconference@gmail.com.