--- description: "Santa Clara University parking: visitor permits have no fee, the closest priced option is 0.3 mi away at $5.50 a day, and event parking is $6 all day." title: Parking Near Santa Clara University, CA | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-santa-clara-university-santa-clara-acd629.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Santa Clara University, CA Landmark Parking · Santa Clara, California · Santa Clara University Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 500 El Camino Real [Airport Parking (SJC)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/ca/sjc) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/ca/santa-clara) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/ca/santa-clara) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/ca/santa-clara) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/santa-clara) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/santa-clara) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/ca/santa-clara) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/ca/santa-clara) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/ca/santa-clara) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/ca/santa-clara) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/ca/santa-clara) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/ca/santa-clara) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/ca/santa-clara) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/ca/santa-clara) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/ca/santa-clara) Where Can I Park for Santa Clara University? Santa Clara University requires a valid permit on University-owned property from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Friday, and visitor permits have no fee. The closest priced Parksy option is 0.3 mi away at $5.50 a day. For events, the North Parking Garage costs $4 for four hours or $6 for all day. Listen to article 4:18 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
500 El Camino Real
Closest listed space
Affordable Parking Lot in Santa Clara - Just $5.50/day!, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
Nearest station
College Park station, 1.2 mi (25 min walk)
## Parking Near Santa Clara [Affordable Parking Lot in Santa Clara - Just $5.50/day! $5.50/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/santa-clara/affordable-parking-lot-santa-clara-550day-164664) [Secure & Convenient Garage Parking in San Jose, CA $24.00/day 1.1 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/san-jose/secure-convenient-garage-parking-san-jose-ca-173904) [Convenient Santa Clara Lot with Shuttle Service $8.74/day 1.1 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/santa-clara/convenient-santa-clara-lot-shuttle-service-178055) [Secure 24/7 Parking Lot in San Jose - $15/day! $15.00/day 1.1 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/san-jose/secure-247-parking-lot-san-jose-15day-187077) [Secure Garage Parking in the Heart of San Jose $24.00/day 1.1 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/san-jose/secure-garage-parking-heart-san-jose-173915) [Secure 24/7 Garage Parking in San Jose, CA $18.00/day 1.1 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/san-jose/secure-247-garage-parking-san-jose-ca-173909) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Santa Clara University, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-santa-clara-university-santa-clara-acd629.webp) Santa Clara University, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking at Santa Clara University SCU requires a valid parking permit on University-owned property from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Friday, with the permit visibly displayed during those hours (scu.edu). Visitor permits have no fee, according to the visitor parking policy (scu.edu). Parking & Transportation Services manages 37 campus parking lots serving faculty, staff, students, and guests (scu.edu). The main parking structure is accessed from the main campus entrance, with visitor permit parking available on Palm Drive (scu.edu). Faculty, staff, and students need an SCU-issued permit displayed at all times when parking on campus (scu.edu). ## Parksy Parking Spaces Near the SCU Campus The closest priced Parksy option is a parking lot 0.3 mi from the campus at $5.50 a day. Its short distance and low daily price make it a practical choice for students and visitors staying for a full day. Several options are 1.1 mi away: a lot with shuttle service costs $8.74 a day, a secure 24/7 parking lot costs $15 a day, and a secure 24/7 garage costs $18 a day. The shuttle lot suits visitors carrying belongings or avoiding a longer walk. The two 24/7 choices are useful for staff with early or late schedules. Two further secure garage spaces at 1.1 mi cost $24 a day. Show map of Santa Clara ## North Parking Garage and Nearby Santa Clara Parking For performances and events, SCU Presents suggests the North Parking Garage at 1065 Alviso St. (scupresents.org). Parking there costs $4 for four hours or $6 for all day (scupresents.org). The North Parking Garage is an alternative to the campus lots for visitors attending events, particularly when a straightforward all-day option is more useful than a campus visitor permit. The published event parking information also mentions [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) (scupresents.org). ## Walking From College Park Station to the Campus College Park station is the nearest rail station, 1.2 mi from the campus and about a 25-minute walk. The station offers a practical rail-and-walking approach for visitors who want to avoid driving into the university area. The campus is at 500 El Camino Real, while Santa Clara center is 0.7 mi away. A rail journey followed by the walk from College Park station can be useful for visitors attending an event or appointment without needing a campus parking permit. Show street view near Santa Clara University ## Sources - [Santa Clara University website](http://www.scu.edu) - [California Department of Transportation](https://dot.ca.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Visitor Parking](https://www.scu.edu/parking-and-transportation-services/parking-services/visitor-parking/) - [Parking Services](https://www.scu.edu/parking-and-transportation-services/parking-services/) - [Parking](https://www.scu.edu/map/parking) - [Parking & Transportation Services](https://www.scu.edu/parking-and-transportation-services/) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for Santa Clara University? Santa Clara University requires a valid permit on University-owned property from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Friday, and visitor permits have no fee. The closest priced Parksy option is 0.3 mi away at $5.50 a day. For events, the North Parking Garage costs $4 for four hours or $6 for all day. ### Do I Need a Parking Permit at Santa Clara University? A valid parking permit is required on University-owned property from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Friday. Faculty, staff, and students need an SCU-issued permit displayed at all times when parking on campus. Permits must be visibly displayed during the stated hours. ### Are Visitor Parking Permits Free at Santa Clara University? Visitor permits have no fee. Visitor permit parking is available on Palm Drive, and the main parking structure is accessed from the main campus entrance. Parking & Transportation Services manages 37 campus parking lots serving faculty, staff, students, and guests. ### What Is the Closest Priced Parking Near Santa Clara University? The closest priced Parksy option is a parking lot 0.3 mi from campus at $5.50 a day. Its short distance and low daily price make it a practical choice for students and visitors staying for a full day. ### How Much Does Event Parking at the North Parking Garage Cost? For performances and events, the North Parking Garage at 1065 Alviso St. costs $4 for four hours or $6 for all day. It is an alternative to campus lots for visitors attending events, and published event parking information also mentions free parking. ### Can I Take the Train and Walk to Santa Clara University? College Park station is the nearest rail station, 1.2 mi from campus and about a 25-minute walk. 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