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Ohio State is located 11 miles from the John Glenn Columbus International Airport. There are a few transportation options that you should consider when making your transportation arrangements.
The Office of International Affairs has partnered with Lyft, a rideshare service, to provide incoming international students with a one-time free ride to the Ohio State campus. Learn how to create an account and download the Lyft App.
You can request your unique Lyft code by emailing global-engagement@osu.edu with your arrival date from your BuckeyeMail account.
Codes will be valid anytime from July 20-September 20. You should request a code in advance, as same-day responses to a request may not be possible. Please note that the address you provide in the app must be on the Ohio State campus or the surrounding area, or else the free offer is invalid.
Rides cannot be higher than $40. Typically, rides from the airport cost approximately $24. A 20% tip will be automatically added to your ride and will be covered by the code as long the total is $40 or less.
When you are ready to request a Lyft, exit the airport on the baggage claim level. Follow the rideshare signs to the center aisle and look for your driver in the center aisle on the right side of the aisle.
Some students may have trouble downloading the app in their home country. For those students, you can connect to the free airport WiFi upon arrival to download the app. We recommend that you download the app in advance and use a major credit card that will work in the United States. You won't be charged while using the code, but you'll need an accepted payment method linked to your account to request a ride.
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