Getting Here
Los Angeles City College is conveniently located close to both Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles.
Driving Directions
Take the US-101 freeway (either northbound or southbound). Exit at N. Vermont Avenue (exit 6A) and head north.
Campus Address
Los Angeles City College
855 North Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90029
Parking
From Vermont Avenue, turn west onto Melrose Avenue. (You will see the Braille Institute on the NW corner of Melrose and Vermont Avenue). Drive one block on Melrose Avenue to the next stoplight. Turn right (north) on North Heliotrope Drive. You can enter Parking Lot 3 (for students) or Parking Lot 4 (for faculty and staff) on Heliotrope Drive. Metered parking is also available.
Public Transit
Beat the hassles of driving, it's easy and inexpensive. Ride the MTA, Metro Rail, or Metrolink to school!
- The Vermont / Santa Monica Station of the Metro Red Line opens directly onto the LACC Campus.
- The campus is only a short distance from LA Union Station which connects to every major Metro Rail, and Metrolink Train.
- The campus is also accessible by several convenient bus stops on Vermont Avenue, Santa Monica Boulevard, and Melrose Avenue.
For more information contact 1 (800) COMMUTE, visit the Metrolink website at www.metrolinktrains.com, the MTA website at www.metro.net, or stop by the College Business Office, Student Services Building, 2nd Floor.
Plan your trip now, using the Metro Planner
Free Public Transit for All LACC Students with the Metro GoPass!
All LACCD students are eligible to participate in the GoPass Program. The Metro GoPass (formerly U-Pass) enables students to ride all buses and trains operated by Metro and participating transit agencies completely free of charge.
To receive your Metro GoPass, go to the LACC Bookstore or Cub Store with your Student ID and verification of present enrollment.
More Commuting Options
Living outside of the city? LACC is also accessible via several bus lines servicing the greater Los Angeles area, including:
Please note that connections or transfers to MTA Busses, or Metro Rail may be required to complete your journey.
Bicycle Parking is available throughout the campus, including within the main parking structure and in front of most buildings. Please do not park bicycles against handrails, benches, or railings as they may be removed without notice.
Download this map showing campus bike rack locations.
BlueLA is a revolutionary 100% electric vehicle (EV) car sharing service. The BlueLA service is available to anyone over 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license. BlueLA is point to point, which means there’s no need to return the car to your starting point. You pay for what you use - nothing more.
The LACC BlueLA charging station is located on the corner of Vermont Ave and Willow Brooke Ave, near the Marting Luther King Jr. Library.