Commuting to Campus

Knowing where to park, how to park and when to park has never been easier.

Parking Permits

Getting a permit to park on campus is easy.

Parking Regulations

Following these simple regulations will keep you safe and informed.

Parking Lots

Want to know where to park? View our parking lot pages to learn everything you need to know.

Meters

Pay stations and meters are conveniently located throughout campus.

Pay Stations

Conveniently located at the entrances of campus and in major parking lots.

Visiting the Campus

Visiting the campus shouldn't be frustrating. We are here to help.

With limited parking on campus and the many alternatives to driving alone, it is not necessary to bring a car to Cal Poly.

Local transit is safe and reliable and best of all it´s FREE for staff and students!

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Airport

There are over 6,500 bike rack spaces and 254 secure bike lockers available on campus.

Bicycles

There are over 6,500 bike rack spaces and 254 secure bike lockers available on campus.

Employee Vanpool

Cal Poly currently has 9 employee vanpools in operation, with over 115 vanpool riders.

Bus Service

Affordable. Convenient. Less stressful. Local and regional transit to get you throughout the city, to the beach, shopping, or the areas in the county. Get on the bus and rest your mind.

Zipcar

9 Zipcars are at convenient locations throughout campus and are available to rent by the hour or day.

Looking for carpool options? IRideshare can help match you with an existing carpool or individual looking to carpool. Additional incentives and rewards are available to all faculty and staff who are "registered" at iRideshare.

Amtrak

Cal Poly students receive a 15% discount from Amtrak through the Amtrak Student Discount Program.

Electrical Vehicle Charging

Charging stations are located on campus in the Grand Avenue Parking Structure as well as the parking lot across from the Kennedy Library.

License Plate Recognition (LPR) is Here! Link your permit to your vehicle.

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Commute Sustainably

Commuter Services is coordinated by Transportation & Parking Services with a focus on reducing the use of single occupant vehicles and promoting the use of sustainable transportation.

Below you will discover options such as free public transportation, carpool and rideshare options as well as other opportunities to sustainably commute with confidence Commuter Services (805) 756-6680 or commute@calpoly.edu.

Schedule an appointment here if you would like to chat with our Sustainable Transportation Coordinator about alternative transportation options.

Rideshare

Rideshare Employee and Student Networks are open to the Cal Poly community. Use it to find a new commute buddy, calculate CO2 and money saved, or earn eligibility for program subsidies and incentives.

Mustang Express

We take you home during the academic break...

Bus Information

Bicycles

Currently, there are over 7,000 bike rack spaces and 252 secure bike lockers available on campus. In 2019 57% students and 33% faculty/staff live within 5 miles of the Cal Poly campus; an easy bike commute.

Learn about Bike Storage and Parking

SLO City and County Bike Maps

Transit Services

Affordable. Convenient. Less stressful. Get on the bus and rest your mind. Local and regional bus service with stops located on campus are free. Take the bus with no worries—just time and space to enjoy your journey.

Learn More about Transit Services

Zipcar

Wheels when you want them. Zipcars are located throughout campus and available to rent by the hour or day. Gas and insurance included. Start Zippin' today!

Learn more about Zipcar at Cal Poly

Carpool

A carpool consists of two or more people sharing a personal vehicle to commute to Cal Poly together while splitting the cost of a parking permit. Rally roommates and colleagues to share the ride!

Amtrak

Amtrak buses pick up and drop off on campus at the Amtrak San Luis Obispo - Cal Poly, CA (SLP) stop, supporting train connections to most northbound, southbound, and the San Joaquin Valley trains. Find the schedules, the most recent COVID travel restrictions and California discounts. Find California Discounts.

Vanpool

Do you dread your commute? Want to save money? A vanpool is 5-15 people sharing a ride to campus. Cut your commute costs when you join today! Call us to learn more and find a vanpool that suits your schedule and saves you money. Available to students, staff, and faculty. Contact us at 805-756-6680 or email commute@calpoly.edu.

Check the Vanpool options.

Electrical Vehicle Charging

Cal Poly has charging stations located in the Grand Avenue Structure and in the H-2a parking lot across from Kennedy Library to help you stay charged. Charging fees apply.

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