Travel to Stillwater

Traveling to Stillwater? We can't wait to welcome you!

The Stillwater Regional Airport is located less than 10 minutes from the OSU campus and provides daily nonstop flights to and from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on American Airlines. We encourage you to book one of these flights. The nearest international airports are in Oklahoma City and Tulsa (located 70 miles/110 kilometers from Stillwater).

Our representatives will meet you at the Stillwater Regional Airport on the predetermined arrival dates found below. On these dates, we will greet and assist you with ground transportation from the Stillwater airport to the OSU campus at no additional cost. Please note that the Greeter Services are only offered for fall and spring semesters.

International Arrival Dates

You may enter the U.S. in initial F-1 status up to 30 days before the program start date on your I-20. If you are transferring your SEVIS record from another school in the U.S. and received an OSU Transfer Pending I-20, you can enter the U.S. anytime prior to the program start date.

Admitted international students are required to arrive at OSU on the dates listed below.

Semester	Arrival Dates for International Students
Spring 2025	Jan. 4-5, 2025

Recommended Packing List

Check out our recommendations for essential items to pack, as well as some optional items to bring with you to campus.

Stillwater Regional Airport

Book your flight to Stillwater Live bus tracking & detailed bus arrival times

OSU-Stillwater Community Transit (Blue Route): OSU provides transit service from 6:20 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, throughout the academic year. The fare is $.75 per trip.

Lyft Uber

The commonly used Lyft and Uber rideshare services are available in Stillwater. Make sure to download and set up the Lyft or Uber app before arrival. You can use the free Wi-Fi in the Stillwater Regional Airport to request a ride.

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Oklahoma City Will Rogers Airport

Book your flight to Oklahoma City Oklahoma City Airport Express (blue van)

This is a charter service and is available at any time of the day. Their office is located near the baggage claim area. The fare is approximately $115 for travel to Stillwater. If there is more than one passenger in the van, the fare will be split among the passengers. Phone number is +1 405.681.3311.

Yellow Cab Taxi Service
You can reach the Yellow Cab Taxi service by phone: +1 405.232.6161. The fare from Oklahoma City to Stillwater will be between $110 and $130.

Lyft Uber

Lyft and Uber are available in Oklahoma City.

Tulsa International Airport

Book your flight to Tulsa

Taxis are located curbside outside between the baggage claim areas. These services are NOT FREE and require cash in U.S. currency or a credit card.

Yellow Checker Cab Company
You can call the Yellow Checker Cab Company at phone: +1 918.582.6161. The fare from Tulsa to Stillwater will be between $110 and $130.

Lyft Uber

Lyft and Uber are available in Tulsa.