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UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
Issues in Contemporary Global Health

June 23 - July 25, 2008

East-West Medicine Location

Location

The course will take place in the Center for Health Sciences in room 13105A.

Getting to UCLA

General information about transportation to UCLA can be found on the Transportation Web site.

If you have arranged housing in the residence halls and are flying in from out of town, plan to arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on the Sunday prior to the first day of class. Please avoid scheduling your flight to Long Beach and Burbank Airports. LAX is approximately 13 miles from UCLA, while Bob Hope Airport in Burbank is 21 miles away, and Long Beach/Daugherty Field Airport is 32 miles away. Exact Sunday check-in times should be verified directly with UCLA Housing at (310) 206-7011.

Housing check out is on Friday, August 1. Please verify exact check out times with UCLA Housing. The approximate travel time to LAX on Saturday morning is 45 minutes. Please schedule your return flight reservations accordingly.

Click here for a map of LAX. All pick ups are on the lower level terminals, and drop offs are on the upper level terminals.

Click here for a listing of options for Ground Transportation at LAX.

Airport Shuttles

One option to help you get from a local airport to the UCLA campus is Super Shuttle, a transportation van service. One-way fare to UCLA from LAX is about $25.00. You do not need to make reservations in advance. After arriving in Los Angeles and retrieving your luggage at the baggage claim area, proceed to the Super Shuttle sign located on the outer island under the overhead blue van stop.

To return to the airport from UCLA via Super Shuttle, you will need to make a reservation by calling (310) 782-6600 or by visiting their Web site.

FlyAway Bus Service

The FlyAway Bus Service offers non-stop buses between UCLA and LAX. Click here for more information.

Taxis

Taxis are readily available at various pick up points labeled “Taxi” outside of the baggage claim area at all local airports. Taxis to UCLA from LAX generally cost about $35 each way. Note: if traveling to campus with another person, sharing a taxi is generally cheaper than taking an airport shuttle.

Click here to visit the City of Los Angeles' official taxi information site. This site provides the names and phone numbers of licensed taxi companies servicing the UCLA area and local airports.

Summer UCLA Parking Information

On-campus parking is available by 6-week permit or daily use. Permits may be obtained online by visiting Transportation Services. Keep in mind that although you may request to be assigned to a particular parking lot, permits are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Students residing in the UCLA Residence Halls who will need parking may prefer requesting a lot on the northwest side of campus. Click here to access a link to all parking structures on campus.

General Driving Directions to UCLA from North or South via 405 (San Diego Freeway)

South Campus Entrance

Take the 405 Freeway (San Diego Freeway) to Wilshire Blvd. East
Travel east three blocks to Westwood Blvd.
Turn Left on Westwood Blvd.
Travel five blocks to Parking & Information Booth

North Campus Entrance

Take the 405 Freeway (San Diego Freeway) to Sunset Blvd. East
Take Sunset Blvd. to Hilgard Ave.
Turn right on Hilgard Ave.
Turn Right at the Wyton Street Entrance and proceed to the Parking & Information Kiosk

Coming from the East via the 10 Freeway (Santa Monica Freeway)

Take the 10 Freeway (Santa Monica Freeway) to the 405 Freeway (San Diego Freeway) North
Take the 405 (San Diego Freeway) to Wilshire Blvd. East
Travel east three blocks to Westwood Blvd.
Turn Left on Westwood Blvd.
Travel five blocks to Parking & Information Kiosk

Maps

Click here to view a downloadable map of the UCLA campus.

Click here to view an interactive campus map.