Tips on saving money on transportation while in college ranging from buses to airline tickets for the holidays.

- Explore options to live on campus. While housing off campus might be less expensive, your transportation expenses to get to school might end up costing you more in the long run.

- It’s really not necessary to have a car in college. If you walk, bring a bike, or ride the bus, you’ll save both on gas prices and car insurance, which by law you need to have if you drive a car.

- Whenever possible, car pool with your friends. You will save on gas costs and minimize car maintenance, and if you don’t have a car it will help you avoid having to buy one in the first place.

- Some campuses provide free bus rides or pick up and drop off students at various locations near campus. Find out if these options are available to you as you’ll definitely save part of your transportation costs.

- If you’re flying home for the holidays, ask the airline if student discounts are available. Purchasing tickets way in advance of the travel date will also cost you less than if you purchased the tickets closer to the travel date.