Getting around Provo from Royal Inn Provo is straightforward for nearby BYU destinations, while a car or UTA service can help with longer trips. BYU is about a 6-minute walk from the hotel.
- Utah Transit Authority (UTA) operates buses, light rail and commuter trains in Utah County and beyond.
- UVX connects Provo Central, downtown Provo, BYU and other local stops.
- FrontRunner is an 82-mile commuter-rail corridor between Ogden and Provo.
Nearby destinations from Royal Inn
BYU and several campus destinations are within walking distance of the hotel, while the city centre and Provo Central are farther on foot.
LaVell Edwards Stadium is about a 16-minute walk or a 3-minute drive from Royal Inn, and the BYU Museum of Art is about a 21-minute walk or a 4-minute drive. The Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum is about a 22-minute walk or a 3-minute drive from Royal Inn.
Provo city centre is about a 31-minute walk from Royal Inn or a 5-minute drive. Provo Central is about a 40-minute walk or a 6-minute drive from Royal Inn. The Recreation Center for the Utah State Hospital is farther out, at about a 64-minute walk or an 11-minute drive from Royal Inn.
If campus is your focus, the Brigham Young University visitor guide covers the university as a destination.
Walking, driving and local transit
Walking suits nearby BYU visits, driving shortens trips across town, and UTA transit links key parts of Provo with the wider region.
For a campus visit, BYU is the closest listed destination on foot. If you’re heading to downtown or Provo Central, driving takes about 5 or 6 minutes from Royal Inn, compared with roughly half an hour or more on foot.
UTA’s Utah Valley Express (UVX) has 18 stops. Its route includes Provo Towne Centre, Provo Central Station, downtown Provo, Provo Library, BYU campus, LaVell Edwards Stadium, the Missionary Training Center, University Place, UVU and Orem FrontRunner Station. BYU’s Ryde shuttle serves major BYU housing areas and is free for BYU students.
A one-day Provo itinerary around BYU and downtown can help you group stops in those areas.
How do you use Provo Central and FrontRunner?
Provo Central connects local transit with FrontRunner, UTA’s commuter train service between Provo and Ogden.
From Royal Inn, Provo Central is about a 6-minute drive or a 40-minute walk. UTA identifies FrontRunner as an 82-mile corridor, and its stations connect with other UTA services. Route 821 is the South County–Provo Station bus route.
FrontRunner fares are distance-based. UTA gives a $2.50 base fare for travel to one station, with $0.60 for each additional station; the maximum one-way fare from Provo to Ogden is $9.70.
Buy a one-way ticket before boarding, either at a ticket vending machine or in the Transit app. FAREPAY Card users have a two-hour transfer window after their first tap for FrontRunner fares.
Amtrak’s California Zephyr also stops in Provo every day. If you’re travelling by air instead, the guide to getting from Provo Airport to Royal Inn Provo covers the airport journey.
Plan around event and service schedules
Check current transit and event schedules before setting out, since service times and routes can change.
UTA’s route information warns that bus routing and stops near Provo Central can change because of UDOT construction. For a game or other event at LaVell Edwards Stadium, allow time to match your trip with the relevant transit and event schedule rather than relying on a usual pattern.
Before you go: Check the official UTA site before you go for current routes, fares and service times.
FAQs
Does UVX serve BYU and downtown Provo?
Yes. UVX stops at both BYU campus and downtown Provo, as well as Provo Central and other locations in the area.
Can you pay for FrontRunner before boarding?
Yes. UTA says to buy a one-way ticket at a station vending machine or in the Transit app before boarding.
Is there a free shuttle for BYU students?
BYU’s Ryde shuttle is free for BYU students and serves major BYU housing areas.