--- description: University of South Carolina parking includes campus permits, a $1 an hour lot 1.4 miles away, and Columbia station 0.9 miles away with an 18-minute walk. title: Parking Near University of South Carolina, Columbia | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-university-of-south-carolina-columbia-11f29f.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near University of South Carolina, Columbia Landmark Parking · Columbia, South Carolina · University of South Carolina Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 1536 Greene Street [Airport Parking (CAE)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/sc/cae) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/sc/columbia) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/sc/columbia) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/sc/columbia) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/columbia) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/sc/columbia) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/sc/columbia) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/sc/columbia) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/sc/columbia) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/sc/columbia) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/sc/columbia) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/sc/columbia) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/sc/columbia) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/sc/columbia) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/sc/columbia) Where Can I Park for University of South Carolina? Campus parking is managed by Parking and Transportation Services, with areas for students, faculty and staff, reserved users, any-decal parking, and visitors or hourly users. A permit must be displayed in permitted areas, and the Parking Portal handles purchases and account management. Off campus, the 2012 Lincoln Street lot is 1.4 miles away and costs $1 an hour. Listen to article 4:51 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.
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1536 Greene Street
Closest listed space
Prime Parking at PMC - 1022 Senate St, Columbia SC, 0.6 mi (12 min walk)
Nearest station
Columbia station, 0.9 mi (18 min walk)
## Parking Near Columbia [Affordable Outdoor Parking at 2012 Lincoln St Lot, Columbia $1.00/hr 1.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/sc/columbia/affordable-outdoor-parking-at-2012-lincoln-st-lot--121085) [Secure 24/7 Parking Lot in Columbia, SC $75.00/wk 7.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/sc/columbia/secure-247-parking-lot-columbia-sc-177158) [Secure Gated Parking Lot in West Columbia, SC $165.00/mo 7.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/sc/west-columbia/secure-gated-parking-lot-west-columbia-sc-199176) [Secure 24/7 Gated Parking in West Columbia, SC $165.00/mo 7.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/sc/west-columbia/secure-247-gated-parking-west-columbia-sc-199342) [Affordable Outdoor Lot Parking in West Columbia, SC $25.00/mo 8.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/sc/west-columbia/affordable-outdoor-lot-parking-in-west-columbia-sc-126954) [Affordable Parking in West Columbia, SC - Neighbor Car Storage $25.00/mo 8.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/sc/west-columbia/affordable-parking-in-west-columbia-sc-neighbor-ca-126931) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![University of South Carolina, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-university-of-south-carolina-columbia-11f29f.webp) University of South Carolina, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking on the University of South Carolina Campus Parking and Transportation Services manages campus parking, with areas designated for students, faculty and staff, reserved users, any-decal parking, and visitors or hourly users (sc.edu). A permit must be displayed when parking in a permitted area (sc.edu). The university’s Parking Portal is used to make purchases and manage parking accounts (uscvmps.t2hosted.com). Visitor and hourly parking is identified as a separate campus parking type, while the university’s official parking information directs drivers to select the area matching their permit or visitor status (sc.edu). ## Shopping and Public Parking Around the Columbia Campus Drivers looking beyond campus can use commercial and public parking in Columbia, including the 2012 Lincoln Street lot listed by Parksy. The outdoor space is 1.4 miles from the campus and costs $1 an hour, making it a practical option for a short visit when walking from an off-campus space is acceptable. Columbia’s central location places the campus 0.6 miles from Columbia center, where shopping and public destinations provide alternatives to university-controlled areas. Show map of Columbia ## Parksy Spaces for USC Students, Staff and Visitors The closest priced Parksy option is an outdoor parking space at 2012 Lincoln Street, 1.4 miles from campus, at $1 an hour. Its hourly pricing makes it the most natural fit for visitors, occasional appointments, or students who need a short stay away from campus. For longer storage, Parksy lists a secure 24/7 parking lot in Columbia, South Carolina, 7.5 miles away, at $75 a week. Two secure gated spaces in West Columbia are also 7.5 miles away and cost $165 a month each. Further away, two affordable outdoor or neighbor car-storage spaces in West Columbia are 8.2 miles from campus and cost $25 a month each. Monthly spaces best suit staff or students leaving a vehicle for an extended period, while the weekly lot suits longer visits. ## Walking and Rail Access to the Campus Columbia station is the nearest station listed for the campus, at 0.9 miles away and an 18-minute walk. The station gives rail users a defined arrival point for reaching 1536 Greene Street without needing a campus parking permit. The campus is in Columbia, South Carolina, 0.6 miles from Columbia center. Drivers using a Parksy space can combine parking with the final walk toward campus, while rail passengers can use the station’s 18-minute walking connection. The distance from Columbia station makes the route more suitable for commuters planning their journey in advance than for drivers looking for a space immediately beside the university. Show street view near University of South Carolina ## Sources - [University of South Carolina website](https://sc.edu/) - [South Carolina Department of Transportation](https://www.scdot.org) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Parking and Transportation Services](https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/parking/parking/) - [USC Parking Services](https://uscvmps.t2hosted.com/) - [What's changing with Parking and Transportation Services ...](https://sc.edu/uofsc/announcements/posts/2024/06/parking_cost_update.php) \* 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 University of South Carolina? Campus parking is managed by Parking and Transportation Services, with areas for students, faculty and staff, reserved users, any-decal parking, and visitors or hourly users. A permit must be displayed in permitted areas, and the Parking Portal handles purchases and account management. Off campus, the 2012 Lincoln Street lot is 1.4 miles away and costs $1 an hour. ### Do I Need a Permit to Park on Campus? A permit must be displayed when parking in a permitted area. Campus parking includes areas designated for students, faculty and staff, reserved users, any-decal parking, and visitors or hourly users. Drivers should select the area matching their permit or visitor status, while purchases and parking account management are handled through the Parking Portal. ### What Is the Closest Priced Parksy Parking Option? The closest priced Parksy option is the outdoor space at 2012 Lincoln Street, 1.4 miles from campus. It costs $1 an hour, making it a practical choice for a short visit, occasional appointment, or student stay when walking from an off-campus space is acceptable. ### Where Can I Find Longer-Term Parking Near Campus? For longer storage, a secure 24/7 parking lot in Columbia is 7.5 miles away and costs $75 a week. Two secure gated spaces in West Columbia are also 7.5 miles away and cost $165 a month each. Two affordable outdoor or neighbor car-storage spaces in West Columbia are 8.2 miles away and cost $25 a month each. ### How Far Is the Nearest Rail Station? Columbia station is the nearest listed station, 0.9 miles away and an 18-minute walk from campus. It provides a defined arrival point for reaching 1536 Greene Street without needing a campus parking permit. 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