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Student Parking and Commuting

Buying a parking permit

Using your parking permit

Parking citations

Commuting alternatives and services

Heading home for school holidays

Driving directions to campus (from airport or freeways)

Holiday airport shuttle (free)

Other airport transportation options:

  • Bus (route 992 stops at the airport — you'll need to transfer to/from your home or campus; search the bus schedule; $5 one-day pass)
  • Taxi (allow about $40 from airport to UCSD La Jolla campus)
  • Private shuttle service (about $20 each way between airport and UCSD La Jolla campus)

UCSD ride-matching service (carpool with another UC San Diego student or employee)

Amtrak:

  • The closest station to the La Jolla campus is Solana Beach
  • Hop on the 101 Breeze bus between the station and campus, or use another bus line or taxi to/from the Amtrak station

Greyhound Bus:

  • The closest station to the La Jolla campus is downtown San Diego
  • Use a nearby bus line or taxi to/from the Greyhound station

Maps and directions