Traveling to - from Kearney
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Local Trasportation
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Each Time You Travel !!!
Remember to notify your International Advisor about your travel plans and make sure that your I-20 has a valid signature and all your documents are in order.The signature of the I-20 is valid for five months. You must make sure to come back before that time or that your International Advisor signs it before your departure. Don't forget to take your passport, I-20, and I-94 with you and to maintain them in a safe place during your trip and vacation.To reenter the U.S., your visa, passport, I-20, and I-94 must be valid and not expired.
Local Transportation
Kearney has limited public transportation. Many students purchase a bicycle; a few can afford a car. Try to arrange for rides with students who have a vehicle. Other means of local transportation are:
The R.Y.D.E.will provide rides to any location from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. for $1.50 each way. Call 865.5677 24 hours in advance for a pick up. Be sure to have your address ready to give the phone attendant.
Kearney Cab runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 234.6725 for pick up. A ride to Walmart will cost approximately $6.95 one way for one person. Additional person are 75 cents each.
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Traveling In -Out Kearney By Ground
Eppley Express Shuttle travels to Lincoln and Omaha daily. For specific information regarding these services and more, call Eppley Express at 1-800-888-9793 or locally at (308) 234-6066 or visit http://www.eppleyexpress.com. Kearney to Omaha costs about $44.
Trailways Bus Service is located at 110 West 16th Street (south of Boogaarts Food Store). Call the agent at 308-237-2052 for prices and schedules. Call the Kearney Cab for transportation to the bus depot.
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Air Transportation
Kearney (airport code EAR) has air service to and from Denver International Airport (airport code DIA) through Great Lakes Aviation. Flights from Kearney depart at 6:35am, 1:07pm and 4:57pm. Flights to Kearney depart Denver at 10:35am, 2:25pm, and 6:44pm. Call 308-233-5040 or go to www.flykearney.com, or www.greatlakesav.com.
Great Lakes Aviation has a program called E Book that allows a coupon book with vouchers for 10 tickets to be purchased at one time at a discount. See the links below for additional information:
Great Lakes E Book
A list of most of the airlines operating in the U.S. can be found at:
http://www.epinions.com/trvl-Transportation-Airlines-All-United_States/pp_~1/pa_~1#list
Here are some sites to compare flights and travel plans:
http://www.expedia.com
http://www.kayak.com/
http://www.hotwire.com
http://www.travelocity.com
http://www.orbitz.com
http://www.travelinterface.com
http://www.AirGorilla.com
Great Lakes Aviation will be your carrier (a United Shuttle.) The web link is: http://www.greatlakesav.com Click on "Book a Flight". Type in Denver and Kearney and no return city or date.
If you have other websites that provide good travel information for international student travelers, please email us at intnlserv@unk.edu and we will add it to this website.
If you have any doubts or concerns, do not hesitate to contact the Office of International Student Services at 1-308-865-8953 or intnlserv@unk.edu. We are here to help you.
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Location and Office Hours
Welch Hall
2504 19th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68849-5221
Monday - Friday
Office open: 8 am - 5 pm
Phone Hours: 8 am - 5 pm
Walk-in Advising hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Telephone: (308) 865-8953 Fax:( 308) 865-8947