Parking and Transportation
Welcome to Vanderbilt University’s Parking and Transportation information hub. Navigating parking and transportation on campus can be complex, but we’re here to help make it easier.
Parking on Campus
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Student Parking
Whether you're an undergraduate, graduate or professional student, we're here to help you access all that campus has to offer.
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Faculty and Staff Parking
From convenient virtual parking permit purchases to detailed parking maps and sustainable commute incentives, our goal is to provide you with the tools and information you need to set up a seamless commute.
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Visitor Parking
We've made parking hassle-free with hourly paid parking options available in select lots and garages across campus. If you’d like to find out more about how to park at VU as a visitor, please access the Visitor Parking page.
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Getting to Campus
Whether you're arriving by car, public transit, bike, or foot, we provide comprehensive resources to help you reach Vanderbilt University smoothly. Explore free bus rides, carpool matching, an incentive payment when you take a sustainable transportation mode and more. Our commute concierge services can help you find the best way to get to campus that suits your needs. For detailed directions and transportation information.
Free Bus Rides
Vanderbilt University offers free access to WeGo Public Transit, Nashville’s provider of local and regional bus and commuter rail service, to all full-time and part-time Vanderbilt University Students, Faculty, Staff, and Postdocs. This includes access to all WeGo local buses, regional buses, the WeGo Star commuter rail train, and WeGo Access paratransit services.
Find out more about Vanderbilt University's public transit benefit here.
Get help with your commute
Experience the support provided by our Commute Concierge services, aimed at assisting the Vanderbilt University community in navigating various commuting options. We offer a range of valuable personalized information, including learning how to ride WeGo public transit, planning sustainable commutes with tips on parking and bus routes, identifying bicycle amenities, receiving guidance on sustainable travel options to various destinations, and even help with planning group excursions using public transportation.
To request Commute Concierge services, please fill out this request form or email MoveVU@vanderbilt.edu
Receive a comprehensive comparison of estimated monthly costs for various parking options, empowering you to make informed decisions about your commute and maximize your budget. Tailored to your Vanderbilt affiliation and how often you travel to campus, the commute calculator assesses your needs, and helps you make informed decisions.
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Moving around Campus
At the forefront of our recent transportation initiatives at Vanderbilt University is the MoveVU plan. This plan sets goals dedicated to improving the way individuals get around campus, promoting sustainability, accessibility, and efficiency in every commute. From shuttle services to bike share, we've curated everything you need to know to move seamlessly around campus.
Parking Maps
Our commitment to providing a seamless parking experience extends to offering useful parking maps. These comprehensive maps detail all available parking lots, garages and facilities on campus, ensuring that you can easily locate designated parking areas that are most convenient for you. If you’d like to discover the parking lots available to you based on your university affiliation, please access the map for Undergraduate students or map for Faculty, Staff and Postdocs.
Appeal a Citation
If you've received a parking citation you'd like to appeal, the process is simple and entirely online. You should begin the process as soon as possible after receiving your citation by following the link below, and the Parking Services team will work with you to reach a resolution. Appeals must be submitted within 15 days of issuance.
Event Parking Request
Plan your event seamlessly with our Event Parking Request service. Whether you're organizing a conference, seminar, or special event on campus, we've got you covered. Our team will work with you to ensure convenient and hassle-free parking arrangements for your attendees. Simply submit your event details through our online form, and we'll take care of the rest.