Soka University of America is located at 1 University Drive in Aliso Viejo, California, 92656.
Getting to campus via Google Maps.
Interactive map of the Soka campus.
Note: State Route 73 is a toll road, costing up to $7.
Note: State Route 73 is a toll road, costing up to $7.
Cash is not accepted on The Toll Roads. Drivers can pay tolls with FasTrak®, an ExpressAccount™, or use One-Time-Toll™. One-Time-Toll is a good choice for out-of-town visitors and infrequent users of The Toll Roads. No account is necessary—users drive the 73, 133, 241 or 261 Toll Roads anytime, day or night, then pay within 5 days after driving on The Toll Roads. Drivers can pay online at thetollroads.com or by using The Toll Roads app.
The nearest bus stop to Soka University is 1 1/2 miles from campus at Aliso Viejo Town Center. See the Orange County Transportation Authority for bus schedules and stops. OCTA's OC Flex shuttle service is available from the Town Center to campus between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. Schedule pick up via cell phone app or call 877-628-FLEX (3539).
The Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Train Station is 5 miles from campus. You may arrange for taxi or care sharing service from there. See Metrolink for train schedules. OCTA's OC Flex shuttle service is available from the train station to campus between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. Schedule pick up via cell phone app or call 877-628-FLEX (3539).
A Shuttle Bus from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to SUA costs about $50 per person one way and will bring you directly to campus. You don't need reservations. Just walk to the shuttle bus stop in front of the terminal and sign up there. Be sure to get a quote first (there are several different services and prices may vary with gas price changes.) Ask for a discount if several people are going to the same destination. Distance is about 50 miles. Expect it to take about one hour depending upon traffic. Shuttle Wizard offers a $4 discount for students with the code SOKASTU. Shuttlefare.com offers additional options.
Orange County Transportation Authority's OC Flex shuttle service is available for rides to campus from much of Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, and Mission Viejo between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. OC Flex can connect you from the Mission Viejo/Laguna Niguel Train Station to SUA. Schedule pick up via cell phone app or call 877-628-FLEX (3539).
Taxi or ride sharing service from LAX costs about $100 one way. Be sure to get a quote first, prices may change with gas price increases.
Limo service is also available: www.AirportLimo.com
John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) is located 12 miles from campus and shuttle buses, taxis, and ride sharing services are available.
For Founders Gallery, events in Founders Hall, and Soka Performing Arts Center, park in Parking Lot A.
For Ikeda Library, park in Parking Lot C.
For Pauling Hall, park in Parking Lot C, take the stairs or elevator up to the campus green. Pauling Hall is directly to the left of the Student Center and Soka Bistro dining hall (where tables and chairs are out front).
For Athletics, upon arrival at Soka University, the Athletics Complex is to your immediate right. Parking is to the immediate left in Lot A for spectators, to the immediate right in Lot B for teams and officials, and just past the Gym in Lot C for the Pool. Parking passes are required, and are available at the entrance gate.
Other events: Ask at the gate as you come in for a map and directions to find the best parking for the event you are attending. Parking is free for most events.
