<p>I have recently been debating whether to bring a car with me to school next year or not. A lot of people say that a car your first year is not recommended, and there is the parking issue. I was just wondering what anyone thought? Is parking easy to get, and would a car be needed in Raleigh? I am out of state, so how far is the airport? Also, I have family about 5 hours away in VA, and a friend who will be about 3 hours away, so I would like to go visit them some. If I didn't get a car, what are other transportation options? Thanks for any input!</p>
<p>There are no parking spots for freshmen on campus. Freshmen who bring cars rent parking spaces off campus. S1 took his car as a freshman. He rented a space in a lot (lots of freshmen and communters park there) that was easy walking distance to his dorm.
Do a google search for Val-Park Raleigh NC</p>
<p>The university bus sysytem, the Wolfline travels all around Raleigh for students to use.
I don’t think it goes all the way to the airport but I could be wrong. You could call the Transportation office at NCSU and ask.</p>
<p>If I attend NCSU I will definately be bringing a car and purchasing off-campus parking. I’m in state about 3 hours away.</p>