Getting to Riverside
By Car: Driving directions to the UCR campus can be found here.
Parking on campus for the day requires a permit which can be purchased for $5. You may purchase a permit EITHER at the automated kiosk in Lot 24 (which is the lot closest to the conference events) or at the main kiosk on Campus Drive (off of University Ave.) next to Lot 1. You may also park in Lot 1 and then walk over to the University Lecture Hall 1000. You may not park in any space labeled as 'reserved.' Since the conference is being held on a Saturday, it is likely that there will be ample free street parking on Canyon Crest Dr. and Linden St., which are both a very short walk to the campus. Please abide by any posted street signs regarding parking if you choose to park on the street. A campus map is available here.
By Air: There are several major airports serving the greater L.A. area which you may want to consider. Ontario airport is the most convenient, offering direct flights to over 30 cities, including hubs of most major airlines.
- Ontario Internation Airport (ONT) - 20 miles, 25 - 50 minutes*
- John Wayne International Airport (SNA) - 45 miles, 1 - 1.5 hours*
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) - 70 miles, 1.5 - 2 hours*
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Palm Springs International Airport
(PSP) - 55 miles, 1 - 1.5 hours*
Another option is Palm Springs. For example, there are direct flights to Palm Springs from Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.
* depending on traffic
Shuttles: A shuttle from ONT to Riverside is about $35 for 1 person one way, and about $10 for any additional person. From LAX or SNA to Riverside a shuttle is about $65 for 1 person one way, and about $10 for any additional person. It is advised to book the shuttle in advance. Here are links to some of the shuttle services from the various airports to Riverside:
The following link has more shuttle information, and also includes instructions for getting from Ontario airport to Riverside by bus.
Lodging: The On-Campus International Residence Center (IRC) is operated by the UCR Extension Center and offers hotel-like rooms for very affordable rates. The student rate is $60 per night and up to two students can stay in one room. Their availability is limited, so rooms should be reserved well in advance. Interested participants should contact Rika Toyoda at rtoyoda@ucx.ucr.edu.
The following hotels are located within walking distance of campus, and offer a UCR rate:
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Comfort Inn
1590 University Ave. Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 683-6000 $99 + tax per night. Ask for the UCR rate. |
Courtyard by Marriott
1510 University Ave. Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 276-1200 $99 + tax per night. Ask for the UCR rate. |
Dynasty Suites
3735 Iowa Ave. Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 369-8200 $87 + tax per night. Ask for the UCR rate. |