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Student Parking Lot? Yes
West Side of Campus - Parking Lot W, X, 4, 5 East Side of Campus – Parking Lot 1, 5, 6, A
Freshmen Allowed to Park? Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost $135 per semester
Common Parking Tickets
  • Expired meter: $30
  • Faculty staff parking: $32
  • Handicapped zone: $300
  • No parking zone: $35–$60
  • Parking permit not visible: $30

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Public transportation around San Diego is extremely convenient, though unpopular and unappealing to students because of the interesting and unusual crowd typically on board. The bus station is located on the south side of campus, and the trolley passes through San Diego State’s campus. The MTS Trolley system is perfect for students without a car. Routes go as far south to the border, east to Santee, and as far west as downtown. Stops include major shopping districts like Mission Valley and Fashion Valley, the city’s major land mark (Old Town), and Qualcomm Stadium—home of the San Diego Chargers. The main downfall of the trolley system is that the service ends fairly early during both the weekend and weeknights. On the other hand, an all day pass with unlimited rides costs $5. If you get stuck downtown because the trolley service ended for the night, avoid taxi cabs—their fees are outrageous.

If you have a car, it makes it that much easier as everything in San Diego is no more than a 35-minute drive in all directions. However, if you drink, know that there are random sobriety check points scattered through the college area. Always take precaution, and never drink and drive.
 

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Parking at San Diego State University

kdawson

'15

Elementary Education

1.2
D

Parking Sucks!

Campus parking is the worst! If you are driving it is easiest to find parking before 10 am but you may have to walk a little to get to class. I am pretty sure they sell more parking permits than there are spaces and people will follow you to your car in the afternoon to find a spot. Everyone has equal opportunity to parking. It is separated by students and faculty rather than my class level. Parking permits are pretty pricey and you have to buy a new one every semester.

Jan 11, 2012

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Parking at San Diego State University

hurtado626

'12

Psychology

2.3
C

Decent Parking

Better parking so there isn't so much traffic going and coming to school.

Jan 09, 2012

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kellyyywarren

'15

Political Science and Government

1.9
C-

I Hate Parking

Parking on campus is probably my least favorite topic to discuss about San Diego State. I have a parking permit so that I could go home every few weekends and it cost me $213 a semester. And even though I actually have a parking permit, it is often still a complete nightmare trying to find parking when I come back from a weekend at home.

Jan 02, 2012

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Facts

Getting a Parking Permit

You can either buy a permit that costs $135 a semester or a daily parking pass that charges you by the hour, which is typically $1 an hour.

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
Parking structures 3, 6, and X

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
Parking Structure 4

 

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

Parking Business Office
Student Services East, Room 1410
(619) 594-6671

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