Transportation Tips

Tips to Avoid Traffic at SMC

Plan ahead. Schedule at least an hour before your class starts to make sure you get to class on time. And know where your class is located: SMC Campus Maps
Use Drop Off / Pickup Zone on Pico and 17th Street, NOT Pearl Street. For more information, visit Transportation. Do not use Pearl Street (it is too congested). Do not allow the driver to stop in front of driveways, in bike lanes or in bus stops.
Avoid driving your car. Parking is very challenging and unpredictable. If you must drive, it is best to park at Bundy Campus (3171 S Bundy Dr., LA.). There is no cost for this parking decal and there are plenty of spaces. Shuttles run every 14 minutes to the main campus.
- Find your best commute options at Corsair Commute
- Transit to SMC - Big Blue Bus and Metro Expo Train
- Carpool. Find a match at Corsair Commute. Or use uberPOOL or Lyft Line. First-time "pool" users can get discounts by using codes: UberPOOL uberpoolSMC2016 or Lyft Line SMC2017
- Free BBB Shuttles and Lyft Shared run frequently between all campuses. Current student or employee IDs required to ride the BBB. Intercampus Shuttle Schedule.
- Use mobile apps to know when and where the next bus and train will arrive so you never have to wait.
- Park at another lot. Check out Santa Monica City Lots.
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