Toomer's Corner: The Heart of Auburn

Getting There

• Walking

  Toomer's Corner is easily accessible on foot from most locations within downtown Auburn or the Auburn University campus [13, 15]. Head towards the intersection of College Street and Magnolia Avenue [13, 15]. It's a well-known landmark and easily identifiable [13, 15].

• Public Transport

  Auburn University's Tiger Transit system has several routes that stop near Toomer's Corner [13, 15]. Check the Tiger Transit website or app for the most up-to-date route information and schedules [13, 15]. Using the Tiger Transit is free with a valid Auburn University ID [13, 15]. For visitors, Lee-Russell Public Transit (LRPT) may offer routes to the vicinity, but confirm schedules and fares beforehand [13, 15]. LRPT fares for extended service cost $3 - $6 one way [13].

• Driving

  If driving, be aware that parking near Toomer's Corner can be limited, especially during peak hours and game days [13, 15]. On-street parking is available but metered and restricted to two hours between 8 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Friday, at a rate of $1 per hour [8, 13]. The Wright Street Parking Deck offers hourly parking at $1 per hour, 24/7, with a daily maximum of $15 [8, 13]. Free parking is available at the East Glenn Avenue Municipal Parking Lot, a 10-minute walk away [8, 13]. Game day parking in the Wright Street Parking Deck costs a flat rate of $30 [13].

• Taxi/Ride-Share

  Taxi and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are readily available in Auburn [15]. A ride from anywhere within Auburn to Toomer's Corner will typically cost between $8 and $15, depending on distance and demand [15]. Taxi fare from 507 Opelika Rd to 1701 Lafayette Pkwy is approximately $22 [11].