Housing, Dining and Transportation

Triton Transit operates free on- and off-campus service for students, faculty and staff, including:

• Shuttles: Fixed-route service between campus shuttle stops
• Mobility: Door-to-door service for individuals with limited mobility
• On Demand: On-demand service between existing Triton Transit stops during evening hours and academic breaks when fixed route service is reduced or suspended
• Charters: Support for campus events, academic and student organization field trips, and athletic travel

For more information, including a list of shuttles and shuttle stops, visit the Triton Transit webpage. To sign up for Triton Transit service updates, subscribe to First to Know. Students can also download the TransLoc app for real-time shuttle locations and alerts.

Under University of California policy, anyone who parks at UC San Diego must pay a fee to help support construction, maintenance and administration of parking facilities.  

Paid parking permits are required seven days a week. Any student parking on campus must have a valid parking permit associated with their license plate or choose daily or hourly visitor parking. Student permits are sold online.

• Commuter students can also purchase daily student (S), discount (D) or motorcycle (M) permits through the ParkMobile app. View ParkMobile zone codes for commuter students.
• First- and second-year students are not granted S parking permits at UC San Diego. They can purchase daily pay station and D parking permits only. Resident students must complete an application to be considered to purchase a parking permit.
• Disability and medical accommodations are available. Students with a Disabled Person placard or license plate can park in accessible spaces on campus without displaying a parking permit. If your student is not eligible for a Disabled Person placard or license plate and needs access to a personal vehicle at UC San Diego, they can register with the Office for Students with Disabilities, which can work with your student to determine reasonable accommodations.
• Students can apply for an exception to purchase an available parking permit by completing the online exception request form.

Learn more about undergraduate student parking permits on the Transportation Services website (scroll to the bottom of the page).

Has your student received a parking citation? Learn more about:

• Paying a citation (and payment relief plans)
• Appealing a citation (and preparing an appeal)

• The Triton Commuter Club offers incentives and rewards for choosing greener transit options, including discounts on helmets and U-locks through the Campus Bike and Skate shop.
• Triton U-Pass provides students unlimited rides on all regional MTS and NCTD mass transit bus and trolley/light rail routes during fall, winter and spring academic quarters. Check out additional info about public transit at UC San Diego.
• Cycling Resources
• Carpools and Vanpools
• Shared Bikes and Scooters
• Zipcar
• Check out additional commuter resources, like commuter groups, commuter lockers, and our commuter fridge.