Travel

Travel

Getting to UCI
By plane
UC Irvine is located in Orange County, California, about 4 miles from John Wayne Airport (SNA). SNA also connects to Canada and Mexico. A taxi from SNA to UCI $25.
 
The conference is located about 50 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
 
International airfares to SNA and LAX are often similar.
 
A shuttle ride from LAX can, depending on the traffic, take up to more than 2 hours (including the waiting time at the terminal).
 
By car
If you have to come by car, you can find driving directions and freeway maps at the UCI campus maps page. Parking on campus costs $18 per day.
 
The UCI Physics department visitor webpage has additional information, maps, and photos to help you find your way.
 
Campus map
Most of the relevant information can be found on this interactive campus map.
 
VISA
On a reciprocal basis, citizens of countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program may enter the U.S. for short-term business or tourist visits without having to obtain a B-1/B-2 visa stamp at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Updated information and more information regarding the program (e.g. which countries and airlines participate in the VWP; requirements on machine readable passport; proof of short stay and support) can be found on the U.S. Department of State website.
 
If your country does NOT participate in the Visa Waiver Program, you must obtain a valid visa stamp before entering the United States.
 
For participants who require visa to enter the US, if a invitation letter is required for the visa application, please send an email to the organizers  with Subject Title: VISA.
 
The information below should be included with the request.
 
Name (as it appears on attendee’s passport) and mailing address.
Attendee’s registration confirmation number.
Speaker may indicate the title of presentation.
Include the email address or fax number of where letter can be sent.