When You Arrive
WESLI provides free airport service from the Dane
County Regional Airport in Madison.
Bus
Madison's bus
system can take you almost anywhere in the city. Taking
a bus to WESLI is very convenient because all city buses come to and
from the Capitol Square, where WESLI is located. A monthly bus pass
is $38.50, allowing unlimited use of the bus system. Individual bus
fares are $1.50 for a one-way trip.
 Bicycles
Bicycles are an easy way to move around Madison. Many students buy a
bicycle because they are cheap. You can buy a used bicycle for about
$50 or a new bicycle for about $250. On many Madison streets there
are special lanes
for bicycles.
Walking
Walking is a great way to get around in the downtown area while also
getting good exercise. Because WESLI is located in such a central place,
there are dozens of restaurants and good shopping within a 5-10 minute
walk from the door of WESLI. Some apartments and dorms are located
within a 5-15 minute walk as well.
Taxi
There are several taxi companies in Madison. When you want to take a
taxi, you call one of the taxi companies and tell them where you are
and where you wish to go. They will send a taxi to pick you up, usually
within 5-15 minutes. Taxi fares are charged by the mile. Most taxi
rides will cost between $3-10 from the downtown area.
Car
Very few students at WESLI have their own car. If you want to drive in
Madison, you will need to take a written driving test and a road test,
and get a Wisconsin
Drivers License. A currently valid drivers license
from another country is valid for up to six months.
Long-Distance
If you want to travel long-distance in the U.S., you will probably go
by car, bus, train, or airplane. Roads are very good, making driving
easy if the distance is not too far. The bus system is also very good,
allowing you to go anywhere in the country. You can take trains (Amtrak)
to many destinations. Trains are preferred by some because they are
comfortable and an excellent way to see the countryside. For air travel,
you can easily fly out of the Madison
airport, or you can travel by
bus to the Milwaukee (Wisconsin) airport or to the Chicago (Illinois)
airport for departures. Sometimes better fares can be found from Milwaukee
or Chicago, but it is always more convenient to fly directly from Madison.
The Madison airport is only a 10-minute drive from downtown Madison.
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