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# Getting to your pick-up location

For our **station-to-station rides**, Hitch uses **safe, highly rated pickup spots** — often coffee shops or well-known public locations — conveniently located along your route to the destination city.

How you get there is up to you, but here are a few common options:

* A ride from a **friend or family member**
* **Local rideshare apps** (e.g., Uber or Lyft)
* Metro or public bus/train
* Driving yourself

Please plan ahead by checking **traffic and travel time** using your preferred navigation app. 

**Note:** Drivers can only wait **up to 10 minutes past your scheduled departure**. After that, the ride will be canceled, and **no credit refund** will be issued.

### Where can I keep my car?

Hitch does **not provide or guarantee parking** at any pickup spots.

If you choose to drive and park:

* Use **your best judgment** — parking is at your own risk.
* Hitch is **not responsible for damage, theft, or towing** of parked vehicles.
* Avoid overnight parking at locations you’re not familiar with.
* Always check **posted signs and local parking regulations** before leaving your car.

**Questions?**

Check out our other help center articles [here](http://help.ridehitch.com/en/) or reach out to our support team through live chat in the Hitch app.