<p>So if you don't bring a car with you to USC how stranded are you? For example, if I wanted to go to the Train Station (Union Station) or LAX how hard would it be to get there without a car? Is there some sort of public transportation service, or would you have to rely on begging friends with cars for rides or calling a taxi?</p>
<p>Flexcar is one option</p>
<p>Flexcar</a> | Membership Plans | On Campus | USC On Campus</p>
<p>Zipcar is another option</p>
<p>Zipcar</a> : Organizations : University of Southern California</p>
<p>USC transportation</p>
<p>There are buses and dashes (city bus) connecting USC to Union Station. During normal hours, USC has tram service going to Union station every half hour and about every 10-15 minutes during rush hour. A lot of students, staff and faculty do their daily commuting this way. </p>
<p>From Union Station to LAX, you have the FlyAway bus every half hour, 24 hour a day for only about $5. You can check you bags at Union Station. </p>
<p>There will be a 24-hour light rail connecting USC to Union Station in less than 2 years. You may be able to take advantage of that if you don't graduate too fast:)</p>
<p>The problem with public transportation in LA is that the metro lines are few and spread out, perfect if you are starting and stopping near a station, but woefully limited otherwise. Getting anywhere on a bus takes forever. </p>
<p>The Union Station and LAX connections are good, as explained above. A SuperShuttle or taxi is even better, though, for just a little more expense. </p>
<p>In the near-campus area, the university shuttles are fine but there is really nowhere to go except your apartment, campus, and Ralph's.</p>
<p>The new metro station on campus referred to above will probably really change this up and be very popular.</p>
<p>Supershuttle/primetime shuttle to the airport. USC shuttle to Union station. a bike to get around campus. that should help you</p>