Transportation Information

The college offers a shuttle service between Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) and Lander on the following dates:

Fall Semester (2025-2026)

  • Freshman Arrival, July 27 2025 – SLC to Lander (Freshmen and Parents ONLY)
  • Start of the semester,  August 22 2025   – SLC to Lander (Start of Classes)
  • Thanksgiving Break, November 22 2025  – SLC to Lander
  • Thanksgiving Break,  November 30 2025 -Lander to SLC
  • Day After Finals, December 20 2025 – Lander to SLC (End of Fall Semester)

Spring Semester

  • Freshman trip, January 6 2026 –  SLC to Lander (Freshmen and Winter Trip Leaders ONLY)
  • Start of Spring Semester, January 13 2026 – SLC to Lander (Beginning of Spring Semester)
  • After move out day May 20 2026  – Lander to SLC (End of Spring Semester)

These are the only regularly scheduled shuttles. The college does not offer shuttles to students for any other dates or airports.

Cost and Reservations

A seat on an SLC shuttle costs $75.

To reserve a spot, complete the shuttle reservation form on Populi. Reservations must be submitted one month in advance of the scheduled shuttle date.

Flight Timing Requirements

All student flights must adhere to the following riming requirements:

  • Departure flights must take off after noon
  • Arrival flights must land by 4:00pm

This allows students enough time after arriving at the airport by 10:00am to make it through security as per TSA recommendations, or enough time to obtain checked bags and board the bus, which departs for Lander at 5:00pm.

If a student purchases a ticket for a flight that departs or arrives outside this timeframe, that is a choice taken at their own risk. The college will neither make special accommodations nor be responsible for missed flights or shuttles. If the airline reschedules a flight and it no longer fits the required timeframe, please contact the Office of Student Life immediately.

Weather and Emergency Contingencies

If dangerous weather, road conditions, or other serious difficulties prevent pick-up from SLC Airport on the scheduled day, the college will reserve group hotel rooms for all students listed on the shuttle roster. Students will be responsible for paying for their lodging either at the hotel or through the Finance Office once back on campus.

Additional Information

  • Parent Return Shuttle: For parents accompanying their child on the freshmen shuttle to Lander, there is no return shuttle to the airport for parents.
  • Riverton Airport: The college no longer facilitates regular shuttle service to Riverton Airport. Students may request assistance in extenuating circumstances.
  • Eligibility: WCC does not offer shuttles to non-students; the only exception is the initial freshman shuttle to campus.

The closest and best airport option is Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW), about 40 minutes from campus.  This airport in Riverton, Wyoming is serviced from Denver International Airport (DIA) by United Airlines (www.united.com).  One-way tickets from Denver to Riverton usually cost between $80-$120.

The Casper-Natrona County International Airport (CPR), serviced by Delta and United, is 2.5 hours from campus.

Salt Lake City (4.5 hours away) and Denver (6 hours away) have major airports and provide lower fare options.

Shuttles to the Riverton airport are offered at the beginning and end as well as throughout the semester (excepting certain days according to the shuttle policy) for current and prospective students.  Shuttles are offered to the Salt Lake City Airport at the beginning and end of each semester.  For more information, please see the “Shuttles” section above.

Lander is located in the central western part of Wyoming next to the Wind River Mountain Range.  The town stands about equidistant from three major cities in the Rocky Mountain West region: Salt Lake City (ca. 300 miles), Denver (ca. 360 miles), and Billings (ca. 290 miles).  It is near several major national parks: Yellowstone National Park Southern Entrance (ca. 150 miles) and Grand Teton National Park (ca. 100 miles).

Wyoming roads are scenic and traffic-free.  Since winter road conditions can affect travel, we recommend using Wyoming Department of Transportation’s Road Condition Website before travel (www.wyoroad.info).  The College monitors the road conditions surrounding school breaks and outdoor trips in order to give the students up-to-date information before they leave campus.

The school has a fleet of vehicles used for school purposes. There are shuttles that go between campus locations for distinguished lectures, intramural sports, off-site classes (such as horsemanship and field science), and other events.

Shuttles are driven by students or staff members who have been through the College’s driver training program and been cleared to be on the College’s insurance.

There are parking lots for students with personal cars to use at all Residence Halls, Immaculate Conception Oratory, the Augur Building, and Frassati Hall.  There is no cost for parking a vehicle on campus in our parking lots.  However, vehicles must be registered with the Registrar.