The USC campus is located just 2 miles southwest of Downtown Los Angeles, making it easy to access from several major freeways and the Expo Line trains. If you’re coming from the Harbor Freeway (I-110), take the Exposition Boulevard exit. At the end of the exit, you’ll see the USC campus on your right, just one block down. If you’re traveling on the Santa Monica Freeway (I-10), exit at Vermont Avenue and head south. Continue until you reach Jefferson Boulevard, which will take you right to the campus. Metro riders can use stops at Exposition Boulevard / Vermont, Expo Park / USC, and Jefferson / USC.
By Car
The nearest freeway access points are the 110 Harbor Freeway and the 10 Freeway.
Parking Information
Parking is free for guests attending Commencement-related activities in all USC-owned structures (on both campuses) on Wednesday through Saturday, May 14–17. Overnight parking is not permitted.
Please note that there is no Commencement parking at USC Village. The Village parking structure is reserved for retail customers only, who will be subject to standard parking rates.
Parking on campus is extremely limited and fills quickly due to large crowds. Off-campus parking structures are recommended. We highly encourage using rideshare services or public transportation.
Parking Options by Date and Location
- For ceremonies on Wednesday, May 14, parking is available in any open campus or nearby parking structure.
- For ceremonies on Thursday, May 15-Saturday, May 17, recommended campus and nearby parking structures include:
- Royal Street Parking Structure (ADA accessible)
- Figueroa Street Structure
- Flower Street Structure
- USC Shrine Structure
- Grand Avenue Parking Structure (formerly UPX)
- Parking at the Coliseum will be complimentary for those attending ceremonies at this venue on Thursday, May 15th-Saturday, May 17th. Please note: Once Coliseum parking lots reach capacity, guests will be redirected to campus parking structures.
- For ceremonies at the Galen Center on Saturday, May 17, parking is available in any open structure. The Figueroa Street and USC Shrine structures are recommended.
USC Transportation staff will be present to direct guests to the next available gate or off-campus facilities if parking structures are full.
By Rideshare Service
To help manage traffic during Commencement, designated pick-up and drop-off zones have been set up across the University Park campus for rideshare services like Lyft, Uber, and others.
To help you plan your commute, we encourage you to review the map above to locate these zones. It shows all designated rideshare areas, including pick-up and drop-off zones, to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience for everyone visiting campus during commencement week.
By Train
The Metro Expo Line is the best way to avoid traffic and congestion around campus. The train will run on its usual schedule and stops just south of campus at Exposition Boulevard and Trousdale.
LA Metro trains will operate all day for Commencement attendees. Fares are paid with TAP cards, which can be purchased at ticket vending machines or from Metro representatives. For help planning your trip, use the LA Metro trip planner.
Tip: Load your TAP card in advance to skip lines on the day of the event.
Off-Campus Transportation
Trams travel between campus and several satellite locations. Please note there is no scheduled tram service from any hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Visit the USC Transportation site for the schedule.
Grand Avenue Parking Structure
The Grand Avenue Parking Structure (formerly UPX), located just east of campus at the corner of Jefferson Boulevard and Grand Avenue, offers tram service to campus every 10 to 20 minutes.
Union Station
USC provides limited bus service between Union Station (Patsaouras Transit Plaza, Berth #4) and campus (Jefferson Boulevard at Hoover Street). LA Metro trains will run all day for Commencement attendees. Fares are paid with TAP cards, available at ticket vending machines or from Metro representatives. For trip planning, use the LA Metro trip planner.
Health Sciences Campus
Trams travel between the University Park Campus (Jefferson Boulevard at Hoover Street), and the Health Science Campus (Eastlake on the corner of San Pablo).