{"id":30521,"date":"2026-02-28T13:39:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T05:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&#038;p=30521"},"modified":"2026-02-27T13:39:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T05:39:50","slug":"im-driving-to-campus-now-what","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/im-driving-to-campus-now-what\/","title":{"rendered":"I&#8217;m driving to campus&#8230; now what?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reading time: 3 minute<\/strong>s<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve got your keys.<br>You\u2019ve planned your route.<br>You\u2019re ready to drive to campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But here\u2019s the question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is driving actually your best option?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the latest episode of <em>I\u2019m at Curtin, Now What?<\/em>, Musa and Kristel put four different ways of getting to Curtin to the test, comparing time, cost and overall vibe so you can make the choice that suits your routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No transport method is \u201cbetter\u201d than another. It all depends on your schedule, budget and lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what to consider before committing to one mode of transport.<\/p>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block block--no-indent article-overlay \"\n        role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Article overlay\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n    <div class=\"grid\">\n\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Still-2026-02-18-235059_1.93.1-1000x500.jpg\" class=\"article-overlay__image\" alt=\"Kristel driving in her car\">\n        <div class=\"article-overlay__inner\" data-overlay-offset=\"medium\">\n                            <h2 class=\"article-overlay__title\">1. Driving and parking<\/h2>\n                                        <div class=\"article-overlay__content content\">\n                    <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Driving gives you flexibility. You can leave when you want, blast your own music and head home straight after class.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>But it\u2019s worth thinking about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Parking availability during peak times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Travel time during traffic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Daily parking costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Whether you\u2019re on campus all day or just for one class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>For Kristel, driving is perfect, especially if you live further away or have a packed schedule. For others, it may not always be the most convenient option, and the cost to drive is higher compared to the other mode of transports.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n                                        <ul class=\"article-overlay__links pink-links last-mb0\">\n                                                                    <li>\n                                                            <span class=\"ico ico-compas ico--gray\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M8.63 23.37l11-3.69 3.69-11-11 3.69zm3.17-3.17l2.1-6.3 4.2 4.2z\"\/><path d=\"M16 2a14 14 0 1 0 14 14A14 14 0 0 0 16 2zm0 26a12 12 0 1 1 12-12 12 12 0 0 1-12 12z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n                                <a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GB-eJ_YLCU0?t=425\" >See how driving to Curtin is like<\/a>\n                                                    <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block block--no-indent article-overlay \"\n        role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Article overlay\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n    <div class=\"grid\">\n\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-27-at-1.23.30-pm-1920x500.png\" class=\"article-overlay__image\" alt=\"Musa riding a Transperth bus\">\n        <div class=\"article-overlay__inner\" data-overlay-offset=\"medium\">\n                            <h2 class=\"article-overlay__title\">2. Public transport (Transperth)<\/h2>\n                                        <div class=\"article-overlay__content content\">\n                    <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Public transport can be a simple and cost-effective option.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Musa found that buses can be a great way to switch off before class, listen to music or catch up on messages without focusing on the road. The Transperth bus is capped at $2.80 (SmartRider with Autoload) or $3.50 (cash\/card) for up to 3 hours of travel, regardless of distance. And if you&#8217;re a full-time student, you can register for a discounted concession SmartRider.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Things to think about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Bus frequency from your area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Total travel time including transfers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your class start and finish times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>For many students, it\u2019s a reliable everyday option. But for people in further areas, you might have to expect a longer commute time.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n                                        <ul class=\"article-overlay__links pink-links last-mb0\">\n                                                                    <li>\n                                                            <span class=\"ico ico-compas ico--gray\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M8.63 23.37l11-3.69 3.69-11-11 3.69zm3.17-3.17l2.1-6.3 4.2 4.2z\"\/><path d=\"M16 2a14 14 0 1 0 14 14A14 14 0 0 0 16 2zm0 26a12 12 0 1 1 12-12 12 12 0 0 1-12 12z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n                                <a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GB-eJ_YLCU0?t=28\"  target=\"_blank\">See what&#8217;s it like taking the bus<\/a>\n                                                    <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block block--no-indent article-overlay \"\n        role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Article overlay\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n    <div class=\"grid\">\n\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-27-at-1.28.10-pm-1398x500.png\" class=\"article-overlay__image\" alt=\"Kristel gets on board the curtinlink mini bus\">\n        <div class=\"article-overlay__inner\" data-overlay-offset=\"medium\">\n                            <h2 class=\"article-overlay__title\">3. curtinlink<\/h2>\n                                        <div class=\"article-overlay__content content\">\n                    <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re already near campus, the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">free<\/span> curtinlink can help you move around easily. Kristel tried the free service, and despite taking longer than driving, the cost on time and money made it a great option if you&#8217;re around the Curtin area.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s especially useful if:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>You choose to park further away<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You live nearby<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You want a quick connection between key campus spots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>To learn more, visit the curtinlink <a href=\"https:\/\/properties.curtin.edu.au\/getting-here\/curtinlink\/\">website<\/a>.<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n                                        <ul class=\"article-overlay__links pink-links last-mb0\">\n                                                                    <li>\n                                                            <span class=\"ico ico-compas ico--gray\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M8.63 23.37l11-3.69 3.69-11-11 3.69zm3.17-3.17l2.1-6.3 4.2 4.2z\"\/><path d=\"M16 2a14 14 0 1 0 14 14A14 14 0 0 0 16 2zm0 26a12 12 0 1 1 12-12 12 12 0 0 1-12 12z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n                                <a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GB-eJ_YLCU0?t=151\" >See what taking a free on-demand bus is like<\/a>\n                                                    <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block block--no-indent article-overlay \"\n        role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Article overlay\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n    <div class=\"grid\">\n\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Still-2026-02-18-235059_1.49.1-1920x500.jpg\" class=\"article-overlay__image\" alt=\"Musa riding a bicycle\">\n        <div class=\"article-overlay__inner\" data-overlay-offset=\"medium\">\n                            <h2 class=\"article-overlay__title\">4. Cycling<\/h2>\n                                        <div class=\"article-overlay__content content\">\n                    <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Cycling can be fast, affordable and energising.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Musa highlight that for students living close to campus, riding can sometimes be quicker than driving, especially during busy periods.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Consider:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Distance from your home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Safe cycling routes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Elevation and weather<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>End-of-trip facilities on campus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a great way to build movement into your day and keeping active. But remember that elevation and weather may not be as forgiving as it may seem.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n                                        <ul class=\"article-overlay__links pink-links last-mb0\">\n                                                                    <li>\n                                                            <span class=\"ico ico-compas ico--gray\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M8.63 23.37l11-3.69 3.69-11-11 3.69zm3.17-3.17l2.1-6.3 4.2 4.2z\"\/><path d=\"M16 2a14 14 0 1 0 14 14A14 14 0 0 0 16 2zm0 26a12 12 0 1 1 12-12 12 12 0 0 1-12 12z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n                                <a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GB-eJ_YLCU0?t=257\" >See the cycling experience to uni<\/a>\n                                                    <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch students actually test how to get to campus on the latest episode of <em>I\u2019m at Curtin, Now What?<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>New episodes of <em>I\u2019m at Curtin, Now What?<\/em> drop every second Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"I Need To Get Campus, Now What? | CURTIN TRANSPORT GUIDE | IACNW SEASON 3\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GB-eJ_YLCU0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How did the students feel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of declaring a \u201cwinner\u201d, Musa and Kristel focused on how each option felt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving felt faster but pricey.<br>Public transport felt productive, flexible and low-stress.<br>curtinlink was free and convenient in short distances.<br>Cycling felt active and productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your best option might even change depending on the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have an early 8am? 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