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PLAN YOUR UNC EXPERIENCE

Transportation:

Airport: The closest airport to Chapel Hill is Raleigh-Durham International Airport, which is about 20 miles from the UNC-Chapel Hill campus.

Taxis: Taxis are available from the airport and will cost about $30. Shuttle services may be less expensive (see list below). The local area code for telephone numbers below is 919.

Tar Heel Taxi…………………….919-933-1255
Airport and Intown Taxi……...….919-942-4492

Buses: Buses run from some of the hotels and motels to campus during the weekdays. For weekend bus schedules, please consult the following sites:

            Triangle Transit Authority
            Chapel Hill Transit

Accomodations:

Hotels and Motels: An advance registration is wise! Single rooms will cost between $65 and $165 per night plus tax. Buses run from these hotels and motels to campus Monday through Saturday. Sunday bus service is very limited. The Carolina Inn is located on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. The area code for numbers below is 919. Several local hotels and motels are listed below; their room charges will vary widely. Some might have discounts for students, so ask about a discount at time of reservation.

Days Inn…………………..............….(919) 929-3090
Holiday Inn.......................................…(919) 929-2171
Hampton Inn.................…...................(919) 968-3000
Best Western University Inn....……..(919) 932-3000
Sheraton Chapel Hill....…………......(919) 968-4900
Courtyard Marriott................................(919) 883-0700
Carolina Inn.............................….........(919) 933-2001
Siena Hotel................................….......(919) 929-4000

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