Location, Maps & Transportation (2024)

Transportation Options

UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies students, faculty and staff have several options for traveling to and around campus locations.

Driving directions to UC San Diego campus

Parking permits are required on the UC San Diego campus from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays and weekends. All campus parking on the weekend will require a UC San Diego-recognized parking permit, paystation payment, or app payment. Parking is free at both the University City Center location and the La Jolla Village Professional Center. If you're driving during peak commute hours, allow plenty of time for traffic congestion and for locating your campus destination and the closest parking facility.

LA JOLLA CAMPUS PAY STATION LOCATIONS
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More Parking Information

Parking and Permits FAQs

Purchase a Parking Permit

• What is the cost for parking at the La Jolla Campus?

• Therate is generally $3per hour, up to a maximum of $30 per day (during daytime hours) - More Detailed Parking Fees.

  Daily/hourly permits are available from the Parking Pay Station machines located in the parking lot or online via the UC San Diego Parking App

  For more information about parking on campus and other permit options, please contact the UC San Diego Parking & Transportation office at (858) 534-4223 or visit parking.ucsd.edu.

• When do I need a permit to park at the La Jolla Campus?

• A parking payment is required 7 days a week. If you plan to park, you must display a valid parking permit, pay a parking meter or pay upon exit at our gate-arm facilities during these hours, year-round:

  • Main campus — 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., weekdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
  • Scripps Institution of Oceanography — 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days a week
  • UC San Diego Health – Hillcrest — 24 hours/7 days a week
  • UC San Diego Health – La Jolla — 24 hours/7 days a week
  • No parking fee is required on university holidays
• What spaces can I park in?

• Single-use permits from pay stations allow parking privileges in the following spaces:

  • S spaces: 24 hours daily. Look for painted yellow squares with a black S on the ground.
  • V spaces: 24 hours daily. Look for painted white squares with a black V on the ground.
  • B spaces: 24 hours daily. Look for painted green squares with a white B on the ground. Valid in Lot P207 from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. only.
  • A spaces: 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. daily. Look for painted red squares with a white A on the ground. Not valid where posted "A permit required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week."

  To park in lots P001 - P010 and Lot P354, you need an access stamp or sticker. Special parking permits are required when parking in the Gilman Parking Structure.

  For more information about parking on campus, please contact the UC San Diego Parking & Transportation office at (858) 534-4223 or visit parking.ucsd.edu.

• Whatif I get a parking ticket?

• If you receive a parking ticket, you must respond within 21 days of the issue date.

  The adjudication office encourages those who believe they were parked legally at the time a citation was issued to submit a written appeal. Successful appeals clearly demonstrate the citation was issued in error and often includes supporting documentation.

  Note: If you have trouble with the online system, you can email your appeal to citation@ucsd.edu or pay a citation by mail with check or money order. The postmark will serve as the payment date.

  If you do not pay or appeal your ticket:

  • After 21 daysthe citation is delinquent, the penalty doublesand you lose your option to appeal.
  • After 45 days the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) places a hold on the vehicle registration and adds $20 to the doubled penalty.

  Several unpaid citations can lead to:

  • Five unpaid, delinquent citations:Parking enforcement officers will lock an immobilization boot on your vehicle. You must pay all delinquent parking citations and a $150 boot removal fee within 24 hours to avoid towing.
  • 24 hours after the boot:If penalties remain unpaid, a local towing company will tow the vehicle off UCSD property.
  • Five citations at the DMV:Any San Diego or UC police officer can tow the vehicle without warning.
  • To reclaim your towed vehicle, you must pay towing costs, daily vehicle storage feesand all parking penalties.

  Questions?

• Can I buy a parking pass?

• There are a variety of parking permits available for purchase at the UC San Diego Parking & Transportation office located in the Gilman Parking Structure. Permits are no longer sold through UC San Diego Extension.

  To purchase a parking permit, you will need a valid driver's license and your vehicle information, including make, modeland license plate number. For more information on permits, visit .

  Extension students may save on parking by purchasing individual single day permits ($4 per day; limit 10 per quarter; purchase and print online ahead of time) or quarterly night/weekend permits ($43 per quarter; purchase online or at the UCSD Parking office) Both of these options arevalid in S spots until 4:30 and then A, B, and V after 4:30.

• Is parking safe?

• If you are parked at the La Jolla Campus, UC San Diego's Community Service Program can send someone to accompany you while walking to and/or from your car, your evening class or a campus activity. The service is free and available from 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. daily. Escorts are equipped with two-way radios linking them directly to the campus police. For assistance, call (858) 534-HELP (4357) or visit the website.

  Please be advised that you park at UC San Diego and University City Center Extension campuses at your own risk. UC San Diego Extension is not responsible for any loss or damage to vehicles and/or property incurred in parking facilities.

  For more parking information, visit .

UC San DiegoExtension Parking Lot 303

Entranceon Muir College Drive

Parking Paystation

UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies Parking Lot 303

Parking Paystation

UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies Parking Lot 303

Pangea Parking Structure

Entranceon Scholars Drive North

Gilman Parking Structure

Entrance on Gilman Drive

Public Transportation

Public transportation is convenient, inexpensive and operates day and night to get you to your campus or city destination.
UCSD Bus Zone Routes | City Bus Schedules and Fares

Other Transit Options

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), including all city bus routes and trolley

• OneBusAway - MTS mobile app for real-time bus information
• Trip Planner offered by MTS
• Rider alerts, detours, service changes
• Where to buy/reload your MTS Compass Card

North County Transit District

• Coaster Train
• Sorrento Valley Coaster Connection shuttle
• Trip Planner
• Where to buy/reload your North County Transit Compass Card

Amtrak rail passenger service

San Diego International Airport (Lindbergh Field)

UC San Diego Shuttle Service

Students, facultyand staff can ride free shuttles that serve campus, medical centers and key points off campus. Be prepared to show your campus ID to the driver upon request.

Due to construction, Campus Shuttles are will operate on a custom schedule, check below resources for additonal shuttle information.

• Visit the Campus Shuttles website for maps and schedules
• Track one or more shuttle routes simultaneously at ucsdbus.com
• Sign up for text alerts (standard carrier fees may apply)

Bike or Walk

Commuting to and around UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies campuses by bike or by foot is a healthy, inexpensive and reliable form of transportation. While enjoying fresh air and scenic views of the campuses, you're also reducing traffic congestion and making a valuable contribution to the environment. For your convenience, we offer bike racks at all Extension locations.

Locking Tips

• Always lock your bike to a bicycle rack.
• Use a high-quality "U" shaped lock. Avoid using lightweight cables or chains, or low-quality U-locks.
• Always attach your bicycle to the rack through the frame and both wheels.
• Lock all free or easily detachable parts or take them with you.
• Avoid leaving your bicycle locked outside overnight.
• Check the lock before departing to ensure it is secured.

Bicycling Resources

• pedbikeinfo.org is a web-based library of pedestrian and bicycling-related information

• League of American Bicyclists: Advocacy and support for bike-friendly communities

• Bicycle Street Smarts: Legal and safe bicycling techniques for public roads. Pick up a copy at the Commute Solutions desk in Gilman Parking Structure (map).

• Google Maps offers directions for bicyclists. Click Directions and choose Bicycling from the top menu.