Campus Services and Facilities

Other Services and Programs

Transportation Services

Located in the Gilman Parking Structure
Mail Code 0040
(858) 534-4223
http://parking.ucsd.edu

Transportation Services sponsors a variety of programs and services to help students living at UC San Diego without cars. An extensive shuttle network covers the campus and serves several off-campus locations. For students traveling during breaks, Transportation Services offers free holiday shuttle service to the airport. For information, route maps, or schedules, visit http://parking.ucsd.edu or call (858) 534-RIDE.

Transportation Services offers several money-saving alternative transportation programs for commuting students. Carpool, vanpool, rail, bicycle, and transit programs feature additional incentives, including limited free emergency rides home and complimentary parking. For program details, call Commute Solutions at (858) 534-RIDE.

If you choose to bring a car to campus, be aware that a parking permit is required on UCSD property on weekdays, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Parking is free at meters on weekends and from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on weekdays. Parking permits can be purchased online by accessing TritonLink or at the Parking Office, (858) 534-4223.

Student spaces are designated by yellow squares; student “S” parking permits are valid in these yellow spaces at all times. After 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, all UCSD "S" permits are upgraded and become valid in spaces marked with green “B” or red “A” squares. Permits are not required on campus on Saturdays and Sundays, unless otherwise posted. Student permits are never valid in spaces marked “A” Permit Required, 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, or in any other 7/24 parking space.

Transportation Services offers a free Motorist Assistance Program, which provides battery jumps, lockout assistance, flat tire inflation, or gas for drivers stranded on campus. For assistance call (858) 534-8108.

If you have questions about Transportation Services, purchasing a permit, or parking at UCSD, please call (858) 534-4223, visit http://parking.ucsd.edu, or stop by the Parking Office, located in the Gilman Parking Structure (entrance on Russell Lane).