<p>I teach at JMU. The lack of a bus from Harrisonburg to DC airports is a HUGE downer… This is the first school I have worked at or attended where there wasn’t some form of public transportation to get to the nearest airport or train station… but, most students seem to find rides to points north. On Facebook there is a “rideboard”… I know that whenever I am driving north I email students I have in classes to see if anyone is looking for a ride, and I am always happy to drop students at a station that would help them get home.</p>
<p>MANY of the students at JMU have cars. So, even if your child does not, (s)he most likely will be able to find a ride.</p>
<p>It is rather strange though that a large university about 2hrs. to DC doesn’t have more public transportation options to DC. I think it must be a testament to the number of students with cars.</p>