Saving the Sacred in a Secular Age:
Travel & Lodging

Flying to Riverside:

The nearest airport is Ontario International (ONT), although sometimes you can find cheaper flights into Los Angeles (LAX), Long Beach (LGB), or John Wayne (SNA). However, depending on your ground transportation plans, it still might be cheaper overall to fly into Ontario. If you decide to take a shuttle, SuperShuttle services the area and isn’t exorbitantly priced. But if you search around you certainly might find a better option.

Driving to Riverside:

  • From Los Angeles and Orange Counties:
    • From the 10 freeway (and from Ontario Airport): Take the I-10 freeway east to Interstate 15 south and then to the 60 freeway east. Exit at University Avenue and turn left. Go to the second light and make a right onto Campus Drive. Get parking permit at kiosk.
    • From the 91 freeway: Take the 91 freeway east to the 60 freeway east. Exit at University Avenue and turn left. Go to the second light and make a right onto Campus Drive. Get parking permit at kiosk.
    • From the 60 freeway: Take the 60 freeway east. Exit at University Avenue and as above.
  • From San Diego County: Take the 15 freeway north to the 215 north and then the 60 freeway west. Exit at University Avenue and turn left. Go to the second light and go right on Campus Drive. Get parking permit at kiosk.

Parking:

When you get to UCR, look for signs that mention the conference. In case you don’t see the signs, the easiest lot to park in is Lot 1. If you do park in Lot 1, then you can buy your permits from the kiosk that’s on the right after you turn on to Campus Drive from University Ave. You can also park in Lot 24 (across from the Getaway Cafe) or Lot 30 (down by MLK), but if you do, you’ll have to buy permits at the automated dispensers (though the prices will be a bit cheaper). To help finding these lots (and other buildings), please consult the campus map.

Staying in Riverside:

The Mission Inn is quite nice, but also quite expensive. These are the closest hotels to campus: