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Directions to Geisel Library

9701 Hopkins Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093


Transit Information

Triton Transit

  • Ride the Inside Loop or Mesa South shuttle to the Gilman Transit Hub-North. Geisel Library is approximately 0.3 miles away via Library Walk.
  • Ride the Regents Express or Outside Loop shuttle to the Central Campus Station. Geisel Library is approximately 0.5 miles away via Matthews Lane.

For real-time shuttle locations, routes, and alerts, visit the live shuttle tracker or download the TransLoc app. For more information about Triton Transit, visit the Triton Transit webpage.

City Bus, Trolley, and COASTER

For trip planning, use the MTS Trip Planner and type University of California San Diego in the “B” location, or use the PRONTO app.

Bus Routes

Note: the westbound bus stop at Gilman & Myers Drive will be closed for construction until September 2026. See Alerts & Detours

  • Rapid 201 Super Loop
  • Rapid 202 Super Loop
  • Bus Route 30
  • Bus Route 41
  • Bus Route 101

Exit at Gilman & Myers Drive. This stop is approximately 0.3 miles from Geisel Library via Library Walk.

Trolley

The Blue Line - Exit at the UC San Diego Central Campus Station. Geisel Library is approximately 0.3 miles away via Matthews Lane. For more information, visit the UC San Diego PRONTO FAQ or use the MTS Trip Planner.

COASTER

The closest stop to UC San Diego is Sorrento Valley Station. For more information about the COASTER and its connection shuttles, visit COASTER Commuter Rail. Options to Geisel Library from Sorrento Valley Station:

  • Bus Route 974: Free for COASTER passengers. Check San Diego MTS for timetables. Exit at Gilman & Myers Drive. Geisel Library is approximately 0.4 miles away via Library Walk.
  • North Coast Trail: Geisel Library is approximately 2.2 miles from Sorrento Valley Station via the North Coast Trail and Voigt Drive.

Driving Directions

From North of La Jolla

  • Take Interstate 5 SOUTH; exit on GENESEE AVENUE and veer right (west)
  • TURN LEFT onto NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD
  • TURN LEFT into UCSD NORTHPOINT DRIVEWAY
  • Continue as the road veers right and becomes HOPKINS DRIVE
  • Continue to the GEISEL LIBRARY ROUNDABOUT

From South of La Jolla

  • Take Interstate 5 NORTH; exit on GENESEE AVENUE and TURN LEFT (west)
  • TURN LEFT onto NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD
  • TURN LEFT into UCSD NORTHPOINT DRIVEWAY
  • Continue as the road veers right and becomes HOPKINS DRIVE
  • Continue to the GEISEL LIBRARY ROUNDABOUT

Parking and Walking Directions

  • Geisel Library: Closest parking is the Hopkins Parking Structure at the corner of Hopkins Drive and Voight Drive. Once you exit out of the parking structure, walk south on Hopkins Drive towards the round-about. The library will be on your left, follow the path and directional signs to the building.
See visitor parking information

Directions to WongAvery Library

3100 Biomedical Sciences Way, La Jolla, CA 92093


Transit Information

Triton Transit

  • Ride the SIO, Mesa South, or Outside Loop shuttle to Gilman Transit Hub-South. WongAvery Library is approximately 0.2 miles away via Myers Drive.

For real-time shuttle locations, routes, and alerts, visit the live shuttle tracker or download the TransLoc app. For more information about Triton Transit, visit the Triton Transit webpage.

City Bus, Trolley, and COASTER

For trip planning, use the MTS Trip Planner and type University of California San Diego in the “B” location, or use the PRONTO app.

Bus Routes

Note: the westbound bus stop at Gilman & Myers Drive will be closed for construction until September 2026. See Alerts & Detours

  • Rapid 201 Super Loop
  • Rapid 202 Super Loop
  • Bus Route 30
  • Bus Route 41
  • Bus Route 101

Exit at Gilman & Myers Drive. This stop is approximately 0.2 miles from WongAvery Library via Myers Drive.

Trolley

The Blue Line - Exit at the UC San Diego Central Campus Station. WongAvery Library is approximately 0.5 miles away via Rupertus Lane and Myers Drive. For more information, visit the UC San Diego PRONTO FAQ or use the MTS Trip Planner.

COASTER

The closest stop to UC San Diego is Sorrento Valley Station. For more information about the COASTER and its connection shuttles, visit COASTER Commuter Rail. Options to WongAvery Library from Sorrento Valley Station:

  • Bus Route 974: Free for COASTER passengers. Check San Diego MTS for timetables. Exit at Gilman & Myers Drive. Geisel Library is approximately 0.2 miles away via Myers Drive.
  • North Coast Trail: Geisel Library is approximately 2.5 miles from Sorrento Valley Station via the North Coast Trail and Rupertus Drive.

Driving Directions

From North of La Jolla

  • Take Interstate 5 SOUTH; exit on LA JOLLA VILLAGE DRIVE and TURN RIGHT
  • SLIGHT RIGHT onto the GILMAN DRIVE RAMP
  • TURN RIGHT onto GILMAN DRIVE
  • TURN RIGHT onto BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES WAY
  • WongAvery Library is on the left in 0.1 miles.

From South of La Jolla

  • Take Interstate 5 NORTH; exit on GILMAN DRIVE and TURN LEFT
  • TURN RIGHT onto BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES WAY
  • WongAvery Library is on the left in 0.1 miles.

Parking and Walking Directions

  • WongAvery Library: Closest parking is the South Parking Structure at Gilman Drive and Biomedical Sciences Way. Exit north out of the parking structure and continue straight ahead to the building.
See visitor parking information

Directions to Scripps Institution of Oceanography Archives


Access to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography Archives is by appointment only. Please contact Special Collections and Archives (SC&A) at spcoll@ucsd.edu or 858-534-2533.

Directions to the Annex

7835 Trade Street, Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92121


Please note: The Annex is an off-site storage facility and is not open for browsing. Materials may be requested online or reviewed on-site, by appointment only. Appointments can be arranged by contacting AnnexRequests@ucsd.edu .

Transit Information

Bus Route 31
  • Exit at Miramar Rd & Alesmith Ct. The Annex is approximately 0.3 miles away via Alesmith Court and Empire Street
  • TURN LEFT after the cul-de-sac and continue across the railroad tracks
  • Building 7835 is on the right

Driving Directions

From Campus

  • Take LA JOLLA VILLAGE DRIVE EAST; continue past Interstate 805
  • Continue on Miramar ROAD
  • TURN LEFT on ALESMITH COURT
  • TURN LEFT after crossing the cul-de-sac and continue over the train tracks
  • TURN RIGHT in 0.1 miles

From North of La Jolla

  • Take Interstate 5 SOUTH; Continue onto Interstate 805 SOUTH at the split
  • Exit 27 toward MIRA MESA BLVD
  • Continue onto CARROLL CANYON ROAD
  • TURN LEFT onto CAMINO SANTA FE
  • TURN RIGHT onto TRADE STREET
  • Continue straight for 0.8 miles

From South of La Jolla

  • Take Interstate 805 NORTH; exit 25B toward MIRAMAR ROAD and TURN RIGHT
  • TURN LEFT onto ALESMITH COURT
  • TURN LEFT after crossing the cul-de-sac and continue over the train tracks
  • TURN RIGHT in 0.1 miles