Travel & Stay
Lodging
ITE at UCI has worked hard on negotiating a special nightly rate for Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport, adjacent to John Wayne Airport and just a couple miles away from UCI's campus. Click here to book with our discounted rate!
Our special rate is applicable to nights between 1/20/26 and 1/28/26, giving a three-day buffer before and after the event duration.
Getting in
Via plane
If possible, fly into John Wayne Airport (SNA), situated just a few miles from UCI campus and in close proximity to our recommended lodging options. Rideshare to campus is fairly inexpensive and quick. Alternatively, OCTA bus routes 59 and 178 can shuttle you from near the airport to campus.
Alternatively, Long Beach Airport (LGB), Los Angeles Int'l (LAX), or Ontario Int'l (ONT) are other viable options if you plan to drive.
Via transit
Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner line and Metrolink's Orange County & Inland Empire-Orange County lines stop at Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center.
From there, take OCTA Route 59 from Santa Ana & Santiago to Campus & University Center (a 48 minute ride for a fare of $2). Prepare for 40-minute headways. Note that the 59 does not serve UC Irvine on weekends, so taking the bus is only viable when arriving on Friday.
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Schedule
Via car
While our event has been planned to accomodate non-drivers as much as possible, the nature of Irvine's built environment lends itself to driving.
If on Interstate 405, exit at Culver Dr (exit 5) or Jamboree Dr (exit 7).
If on State Route 73, exit at Bison Ave (exit 14). Note that while SR-73 is a toll road, the tolled portion of the freeway starts after Bison Ave (southbound).
Parking
Once you arrive on campus, we recommend parking at either Lot 12A or Lot 13. Refer to this map for assistance with parking.
A one-day visitor permit costs $16. Alternatively, general hourly parking costs $4/hour.