PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION

To help ensure ample parking for our graduates and their guests and to minimize congestion, advance reservations for specific parking structures will be assigned according to the ceremony being attended.

FOR CEREMONIES 1, 3, 5, 7, AND 9

• Royal Street Parking Structure (1,300 spaces)
  operated by USC Transportation
  700 W. Jefferson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90007 (map)
  0.1 miles from venue
  Pre-book: $25
  Day of: $35

FOR CEREMONIES 2, 4, 6, AND 8

• USC Shrine Structure (600 spaces)
  operated by USC Transportation
  686 W. 32nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007 (map)
  0.1 miles from venue
  Pre-book: $25
  Day of: $35

FOR ALL CEREMONIES

• Figueroa Street Parking Structure (1,240 spaces)
  operated by USC Transportation
  3533 Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007 (map)
  0.4 miles from venue
  Pre-book: $25
  Day of: $35 
   
• Grand Avenue Structure (2,238 spaces)
  operated by USC Transportation
  3401 Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90007 (map)
  0.4 miles from venue
  Pre-book: $25
  Day of: $35

Important Information

• The USC Transportation Parking Registration site will be available soon! Pre-booking guarantees your spot up to one hour before the start of each ceremony. If you arrive later, a space will still be provided in any USC-operated structure with availability.
   
• Designated ADA parking is available but it is subject to availability. Vehicles utilizing accessible parking spaces must display the appropriate placard, tabs, or license plates.
   
• Credit cards and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover) are accepted as payment at the garage entry kiosk. They are non-contact, cashless garages. Cash or checks are NOT accepted.
   
• In-and-out privileges are not permitted, and no overnight parking is allowed.

ADDITIONAL PARKING

There are several garages and parking lots near and around the Shrine Auditorium, and their parking rates will vary.

Several modes of public transportation can be used to reach the Shrine Auditorium.

Metro Rail:   

• The Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall is easily accessible via the Metro Expo Line E (5 minute walk from Jefferson/USC station).
• To find the most convenient route for you, use the Metro Trip Planner or contact Metro at (323) GO METRO.

Metro Bus:  

• Metro Bus routes service all of Los Angeles and many lines stop near the Shrine Auditorium, including lines 102, 2, 35/38, 81, 754, and 204. To find the route that’s best for you, use the Metro Trip Planner or contact Metro at (323) GO METRO.

LADOT Transit:

• Commuter Express 419 (F Line). For details on this service, go to ladottransit.com.

For rideshare services, attendees can use Lyft or Uber. Both are both ride-hailing apps, and both offer innovative alternatives to taxis and long-established private transportation services.

Both Lyft and Uber are not affiliated with Cal State LA or the Shrine Auditorium.