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Travel representatives are available to assist you with planning and reimbursing travel.

Please select from the Ground Travel options below:

  • Bus
  • Travel by Train Trains are acceptable optional means of transportation. In cases of long distances, time considerations are often restrictive. Travelers should use coach class unless pre-approved by the appropriate vice president. Train reservations may be made using AAA.

  • Travel by Bus Buses are acceptable optional means of transportation. In cases of long distances, time considerations are often restrictive. Travelers should use coach class unless pre-approved by the appropriate vice president. Bus reservations must be made by traveler.

  • Travel with your Personal Car Western Michigan University faculty and staff traveling by personal car must have prior authorization by their department head. Generally, authorization may be obtained under certain circumstances.

  • Travel with a Rental Car Western Michigan University has a negotiated contract with Hertz Rent-A-Car. Use of rental cars at travel destinations is limited to circumstances where other transportation is either more expensive or impractical.