Transportation Options to Move Around If You Live Off campus USC

BY MOSAIC / JULY 26, 2019

If you’re looking for the nearest place to catch the Metro, there are a few Metro stops near USC: Expo / Vermont Station, Expo / USC Station, Jefferson / USC Station and LATTC / Ortho Institute Station.

Here’s a quick Mosaic USC Off Campus Housing guide to moving around USC if you’re living off campus:

Metro

A Metro bus or rail line is always around the corner at USC and close to your Mosaic USC Student Housing, making it easy to get from campus to Downtown, Culver City, Hollywood and more. By taking the metro, you also explore new ways to save money, save time and be good to the planet. Did you know every time you ride a Metro bus, you make a dent in air pollution and help curb global warming?

USC Transportation Options

USC can also do all the driving for you. They have many transportation options to make campus transit more convenient. Here are Mosaic Student Communities’ favorites:

USC Buses

USC bus routes will move you around campus, between campuses or into the greater Los Angeles community - including Union Station.

USC Transportation provides an extensive network of free buses throughout the year for students, staff, faculty and university guests.

Multiple routes service USC’s main campus, the North University Park neighborhood, the USC Parking Center, as well as the USC Health Sciences Campus, Marina Del Rey ISI/ICT locations, Keck USC of Alhambra, and even Union Station. Keep up to date with schedules or even track a bus while you wait.

For more information on USC buses, maps and schedules, bus tracking and rules, visit: https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/about-usc-buses/.

USC Safe Ride Program

Powered by Campus Cruiser, and supplemented by LYFT, USC’s Safe Ride Program is designed to make the USC community a safer place for those who study, work or take classes at night.

Did you know USC’s Campus Cruiser program started in 1978 and now operates year round, averaging 3,000 rides per week? Students can book a ride through the web platform, mobile app or by calling 213.740.4911 at UPC or 323.442.2100 at HSC.

Parking your vehicle at USC

At Mosaic Communities, we know that parking in Los Angeles can be a challenge. But with over 13,000 parking spots, 10 parking structures and 40 parking lots across the UPC and HSC campuses, USC has you covered.

Whether you are visiting for a day or staying for a semester, USC has developed parking options to suit your needs with permit parking, metered parking and short term lots with hourly and daily rates. You can even make parking reservations online in advance!

For more information about USC Transportation and its amazing set of options visit: https://transnet.usc.edu/.

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