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Travel and Parking
CSUSM is conveniently located in north county San Diego, only a short drive from the city of San Diego, Riverside County and Orange County. The campus is located off of Highway 78, which is accessible from Interstate 5 or 15.
Driving Directions
From Interstate 5
- From Interstate 5, merge onto eastbound Highway 78
- Drive approximately 14 miles on eastbound Highway 78, then exit at Twin Oaks Valley Road
- Turn left to go South on Twin Oaks Valley Road
- After approximately 1.2 mile, turn left onto Craven Road
From Interstate 15
- From interstate 15, merge onto westbound Highway 78
- Drive approximately 41.2 miles on westbound Highway 78, then exit at Twin Oaks Valley Road
- Turn left to go South on Twin Oaks Valley Road
- After approximately 1.2 mile, turn left onto Craven Road
Campus Parking
Parking on campus is available in designated lots and enforced 24/7.
Alternative Transportation Campus Map
Airports
| Airport | Distance from Campus |
|---|---|
| San Diego International (SAN) | 38.06 miles/approx. 55 min. |
| John Wayne/Orange County (SNA) | 64.93 miles/approx. 1 hr. & 15 min. |
| Los Angeles International (LAX) | 104.41 miles/approx 2 hrs. & 25 min. |
| Airport | City Located |
|---|---|
| McClellan-Palomar Airport | Carlsbad, CA |
| Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field) | Long Beach, CA |
| Ontario International Airport | Ontario, CA |
| Palm Spring International Airport | Palm Spring, CA |