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How to get to the University of Windsor: 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4, 519-253-3000
Windsor is home to Windsor International Airport (YQG). Flights operated by Air Canada, WestJet and Porter Airlines arrive and depart daily. There are several car rental companies onsite. The distance from Windsor Airport to the University of Windsor campus is approximately 14 kilometres.
Windsor is also close to the Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), located in Romulus, Michigan, USA. Detroit Metro airport is a large, international airport and may be a better option than flying into Windsor directly. The distance from Detroit Metro Airport to the University of Windsor campus is approximately 40 kilometres with an international border crossing in between (either bridge or tunnel).
Via Rail is an excellent alternative to flying if you are in Ontario close to a train station. The VIA Rail station is located approximately 6 kilometres from the University of Windsor campus.
Driving directions:
From Hwy. 401: Follow directions to Bridge to U.S.A. Hwy. 401 turns into Hwy. 3, turns into Huron Church Road. Proceed north on Huron Church Road, approximately 10.5 kilometres. Stay to right and proceed past bridge entrance along Patricia Rd. Turn right (east) onto Wyandotte Street, right (south) onto Sunset Ave, to visitor parking lot D.
From Windsor Airport: From the main airport parking lot, turn right (west) onto County Road 42. County Road 42 turns into Division Road at Walker Road. Continue along Division Road approximately 1 kilometre; the road forks. Take the left fork to Cabana Road. Continue along Cabana for approximately 4.5 kilometres to Huron Church Road. Turn right (north) onto Huron Church Road to Patricia Road, approximately 6.25 kilometres. Stay to right and proceed past bridge entrance along Patricia Rd. Turn right (east) onto Wyandotte Street, right (south) onto Sunset Ave, to visitor parking lot D.
From VIA Rail station: Proceed west along Riverside Drive approximately 5 kilometres to Sunset Ave. Left (south) onto Sunset Ave, to visitor parking lot D.
From Ambassador Bridge: Once you have cleared Canada Customs, take the bridge exit on the extreme right that indicates downtown Windsor. This will bring you to Huron Church Road, travelling north. Turn right (east) onto Wyandotte Street, right (south) onto Sunset Ave, to visitor parking lot D.
From Windsor-Detroit Tunnel: Once you have cleared Canada Customs, turn left (west) onto Park Street. Immediately turn right (north) onto Ouellette Avenue. Proceed to University Avenue, the next traffic light. Turn left (west) onto University Ave, approximately 2 kilometres to Sunset Ave. Left (south) onto Sunset Ave, to visitor parking lot D.
Public Transportation:
Information about fares:
http://www.citywindsor.ca/residents/transitwindsor/Fares/Pages/Fares.aspx
Information about Schedules & Route Maps:
http://www.citywindsor.ca/residents/transitwindsor/Routes-and-Schedules/Pages/Schedules-and-Maps.aspx
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