Traveling to Campus
Before you leave home, read the U.S. government’s information about the procedures for entering the United States.

Entering the United States
You should know what to expect at a U.S. port of entry.
Arrival process
Be prepared with the following documents:
- Passport with a valid non-immigrant visa (Canadians exempt)
- Original form I-20 or DS-2019 with valid travel signature
- Evidence of financial resources
- WSU current schedule and/or transcript
Don’t bring restricted items – see the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website for rules regarding travel
with medications, food, or pets. You may also be fingerprinted and/or photographed.
Questioning & tips
- Officers may ask you questions about your reason for entering the United
States or about your academic program. If an officer asks about your
academic performance, remain calm, answer honestly and briefly. - CBP may also ask questions about or inspect your electronic devices. This
may include your social media accounts. - To protect yourself, put your phone on airplane mode.
More tips on how to prepare your devices
Additional screenings
An officer may determine you (and/or your luggage) require additional
screening. This is not uncommon. You may be asked to go to an interview
area called Secondary Inspection where they will verify information and ask
you additional questions.
You can expect:
- Long wait time (multiple hours)
- Additional, more substantial and specific questions
Tip: Make notes of your experience, including officer name and badge number.
To Pullman campus
By plane
Pullman is a significant distance from other regional cities. We recommend flying into Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport.
Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport
2 miles from campus
Services at Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport:
Lewiston-Nez Perce Regional Airport
35 miles from campus (in Idaho)
Services at Lewiston-Nez Perce Regional Airport:
- SkyWest Airlines (Delta Airlines)
- Transportation options
Spokane International Airport
78 miles from campus
Services at Spokane International Airport:
By car
Approximate driving time to Pullman from nearby cities:
- Lewiston, Idaho/Clarkston, Washington: 45 minutes
- Spokane, Washington: 90 minutes
- Coeur d’Alene, Idaho: 2 hours
- Seattle, Washington: 5 hours
- Missoula, Montana: 5 hours
- Portland, Oregon: 6 hours
Road trip resources:
- Washington State Department of Transportation
- WSU parking
- WSU Pullman parking map
- Brelsford WSU Visitor Center
By bus or shuttle van
Northwestern Trailways (stops at the Courtyard by Marriott Inn about 3.5 kilometers from campus)
By rideshare
“Tripick” is an innovative approach to carpooling. Tripick gives users a platform to offer and find rides with flexible customized prices.
To WSU Tri-Cities
By air
We recommend flying into Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco, Washington.
14 miles from campus
Services at Tri-Cities Airport:
By car
Approximate driving time to WSU Tri-Cities from nearby cities:
- Spokane, Washington: 2 hours, 15 minutes
- Pullman, Washington: 2 hours, 30 minutes
- Lewiston, Idaho/Clarkston, Washington: 2 hours, 45 minutes
- Coeur d’Alene, Idaho: 2 hours, 45 minutes
- Seattle, Washington: 3 hours, 15 minutes
- Portland, Oregon: 3 hours, 30 minutes
- Missoula, Montana: 5 hours, 15 minutes
Road trip resources: