Driving
Parking at Yale is limited. Permit prices are based on a sliding scale. On average, your parking permit fee covers only 43% of the cost to provide your parking space due to construction, financing, maintenance and enforcement costs.
Rates, Permits, Applications and Regulations
Who says you can't buy time?
A fifteen minute commute to work adds up to 5 days per year*. Your time is valuable and if the transit driver or your carpool partner drives, you win back some precious time. Drive Less...Live More.
How much does my commute really cost?
The commute calculator will provide an honest assessment of how much you are really spending to drive your own car to work. You'll see that your parking fee is only the tip of the iceberg.
Want to cut your commute cost?
- Rideshare and get discounted or FREE parking.
- Ride your two wheeled vehicle and park for FREE. Bicycles, scooters and motorcycles can park for free on campus as long as they are not occupying a stall.
- Take the Yale Shuttle
- Take the train or bus, and pay your fare with pre-tax dollars
* 260 weekdays per year-12 vacations days-12 holidays=236 days. 0.5 hour commute (roundtrip) x 236=118 hours=4.9 days
Last Updated: October 30, 2008 (esp).
