- UCI can be reached via multiple routes, including 405 (Freeway), 5 (Freeway), 55 (Freeway), 73 (Freeway/Tollway), 91 Freeway/261Tollway.
✷ Note: 73 is a combination of freeway and tollway.
⬇ Driving South: When driving down to UCI (from North, such as LA, Long Beach, Ontario), UCI is located between the exits 14B University and 13 Bison (last exist before toll). See image below. You may stay on the route as long as exiting at these no toll exits if the GPS system only recognize 73 as a full tollroad.
⬆ Driving North: When driving North to UCI from San Diego area, 405 is the freeway option, while 73 requires toll along the way. Toll info/calculator is at the toll roads.
✷ Uber: “UCI Student Center”
✷ Lyft: UC Irvine, select “Student Ctr Parking” as one of the drop-down
Image modified from thetollroads and UCI Maps
- The Guest and Event Services Parking Structure is right across the entrance of the Student Center.
✷ Google Map: “Guest and Event Services Parking Structure”
✷ Apple Map: “Student Center Parking Structure”
You may register your vehicle ahead of arrival with Park by Plate (License Plate Recognition) APP https://apps.parking.uci.edu/parkbyplate/s/purchase.cfm?code=SWE@UCI
For using the Park-by-Plate pre-registered attendance, please park at AR and General Unmarked Stalls (should be really close to the entrance) in the Student Center Parking Structure.
Or use the Parking Ticket Dispenser Machine upon arrival. Parking rate is $15 /vehicle registration.
