Vanderbilt University offers a range of transportation and parking options to meet the varied needs of graduate and professional students commuting to campus.
There is still plenty of time to make a change or try a new commute option this semester, and you can request parking option and commute guidance from the Commute Concierge.
Use the Commute Calculator, your personalized tool for navigating parking and transportation options at Vanderbilt University, to re-evaluate your options. You’ll receive a comprehensive comparison of estimated monthly costs for your parking options to help you make informed decisions about your commute.
Earn $1 on weekdays when you log carpool, vanpool, bike, walk, bus or train commutes.
- Eligible to daily parking program participants
- Earning up to a maximum of $20 per month, based on a 20-day work month
- Vehicle ownership not required
- No cost to enroll in daily parking
- Learn more about commute incentives and get started
Graduate and professional students may enroll in the daily parking program or may switch to the daily parking program from annual parking at any point in the year. Daily parking access should be confirmed before canceling annual parking permits. Email parking@vanderbilt.edu to cancel your existing annual permit before the first of the month to avoid being charged the monthly rate thereafter.
Free bus and train rides on WeGo Public Transit
All full-time and part-time VU students, faculty, staff and postdocs can ride WeGo’s local and regional buses, paratransit services and the WeGo Star free of charge at any time, for any reason. More than 5,600 Vanderbilt community members have registered for the QuickTicket app or card.
- QuickTicket registration codes are automatically sent to eligible VU students, faculty and staff; if you need a new registration code, email MoveVU@vanderbilt.edu
- Visit the Card Services office to register a physical QuickTicket card
- Information about the WeGo Access eligibility process is on the WeGo website
- Visit edu/bus for all information on this benefit and tips for riding transit
If you have any questions about parking permits, email parking@vanderbilt.edu or connect with a commute concierge by emailing MoveVU@vanderbilt.edu.
