Parking Near University of Notre Dame, South Bend
What Parking Options Are Available for University of Notre Dame?
The University of Notre Dame is a permit-only campus, and visitors must buy a parking pass through ParkMobile during Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. Hourly visitor rates run from $2 for 1 hour to $10 for 4+ hours. Off-campus options include a $4 an hour garage 1.8 mi away.
- Address
- 54650 Notre Dame Avenue
- Closest listed space
- Secure Parking at Greater Holy Temple Lot, South Bend, 0.6 mi (13 min walk)
Parking Near South Bend
University of Notre Dame, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
University of Notre Dame Campus Parking
The University of Notre Dame is a permit-only campus, so every vehicle and motorcycle parked on campus needs a valid parking permit (police.nd.edu). Parking Services is located in Grace Hall, Suite 101, and campus lots are patrolled year-round (police.nd.edu). For visitors, designated locations include Walsh Visitor Lot, Walsh Student Lot, Joyce Lot, and Baseball parking (police.nd.edu).
During regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, visitors must buy a parking pass through ParkMobile (admissions.nd.edu). The campus parking guide lists hourly visitor rates of $2 for 1 hour, $4 for 2 hours, $6 for 3 hours, $8 for 4 hours, and $10 for 4+ hours, with ParkMobile required for hourly parking (hospitality.nd.edu).
Other Car Parks Near the Campus
For drivers staying outside the campus system, a commercial garage in the South Bend area is 1.8 mi from the campus and costs $4 an hour. A separate lot parking space in South Bend is 1.7 mi away at $7 an hour, while a valet parking lot is 1.8 mi away at $10 an hour.
These off-campus choices suit visitors who want an hourly booking rather than a university permit. The nearby Parksy listings provide the location and hourly price for each space, while campus visitors using official lots pay through ParkMobile under the university's visitor-parking arrangements.
Nearby Parksy Spaces for Students, Staff and Visitors
A commercial garage parking space in South Bend is 1.8 mi from the campus at $4 an hour, making it the lowest-priced priced option for staff or students needing hourly parking. A lot parking space 1.7 mi away costs $7 an hour and suits visitors who prefer a standard open lot.
A valet parking lot 1.8 mi from the campus costs $10 an hour and is the most visitor-focused choice among the priced spaces. All three are outside the campus permit system, so they can be useful when a university lot is inconvenient during a visit or event.
Rail and Walking Access Near University of Notre Dame
The campus is at 54650 Notre Dame Avenue in Portage Township, near South Bend. It is 1.3 mi from South Bend centre, giving drivers a practical reference point when combining parking with a trip into the wider area.
The listed local parking choices are road-access options rather than station-side spaces. Drivers using rail should plan the station-to-campus leg separately, because the available place details identify the campus address and South Bend centre distance rather than a station walking time.
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* 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
What Parking Options Are Available for University of Notre Dame?
The University of Notre Dame is a permit-only campus, and visitors must buy a parking pass through ParkMobile during Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. Hourly visitor rates run from $2 for 1 hour to $10 for 4+ hours. Off-campus options include a $4 an hour garage 1.8 mi away.
Do Visitors Need a Parking Permit on Campus?
Yes. Every vehicle and motorcycle parked on campus needs a valid parking permit. Designated visitor locations include Walsh Visitor Lot, Walsh Student Lot, Joyce Lot, and Baseball parking. During regular business hours, visitors must buy a parking pass through ParkMobile for campus hourly parking.
How Much Does Visitor Parking Cost?
The campus parking guide lists hourly visitor rates of $2 for 1 hour, $4 for 2 hours, $6 for 3 hours, $8 for 4 hours, and $10 for 4+ hours. ParkMobile is required for hourly parking, and visitors use the university's designated visitor locations.
What Are the Cheapest Nearby Hourly Parking Options?
The lowest-priced nearby priced option is a commercial garage in South Bend, 1.8 mi from campus, at $4 an hour. A lot parking space 1.7 mi away costs $7 an hour, while a valet parking lot 1.8 mi away costs $10 an hour.
Where Is Parking Services Located?
Parking Services is located in Grace Hall, Suite 101. Campus lots are patrolled year-round. The campus is at 54650 Notre Dame Avenue in Portage Township, near South Bend, and is 1.3 mi from South Bend centre.
Can I Combine Parking With Rail Travel or Walking?
The listed local parking choices are road-access options rather than station-side spaces. Drivers using rail should plan the station-to-campus leg separately. The available place details identify the campus address and the distance from South Bend centre, which is 1.3 mi.
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