Parking and Transportation

Lehigh Buses

One of the best ways to travel around Lehigh University is by using the Lehigh buses. All available bus routes and schedules can be found here. Track your bus in real time at bus.lehigh.edu or download the "goLehigh Transit" app. Available at: Google Play or Apple App Store.

LIVE LEHIGH BUS TRACKING

Mountaintop Connector Bus Route

Transports passengers directly between Asa Packer and Mountaintop with one (1) bus from 6:45 AM to 8:15 PM and one (1) bus from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM on Monday-Friday. Follow the link for a full list of stops and estimated departure times.

Campus Connector Bus Route

Transports passengers to/from all bus stops located at Asa Packer, Mountaintop, Goodman and Saucon Village from 7:30 PM to 12:00 AM on Monday-Friday and from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Follow the link for a full list of stops and estimated departure times.

Please note:

From Mountaintop, "Iacocca NB" (North Bound) means the bus is heading towards Asa Packer
From Mountaintop, "Iacocca SB" (South Bound) means the bus is heading towards Saucon Village
At certain times of year, Lehigh buses will operate on a limited service schedule.
- More information can be found here (scroll down and click on "Limited Service Dates and Schedule").
If road conditions make it unsafe for the buses to operate, all Lehigh students and faculty/stuff will receive a Transportation Alert by email and via the GoLehigh Transit app (download from Google Play or Apple App Store).

Driving and Parking

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While we encourage taking sustainable transportation options like the updated bus routes, we understand that is not always the best option if you have a car available. Driving directions to Mountaintop from surrounding areas are available here. More specific directions to Iacocca Hall, Building C, and Building J are also available. Choose the applicable option below to learn more about where to park once you arrive!

In order to park at Mountaintop you need ONE of the following student parking permits:

An on-campus residential parking permit*
A commuter parking permit with evening and weekend privileges**
A Mountaintop commuter parking permit with evening and weekend privileges***
A summer session parking permit****

To purchase a parking permit, please visit go.lehigh.edu/parking and log in with your Lehigh username and password.

Please see the Mountaintop Parking Map for locations of 4-hour short term parking on Mountaintop, identified on the map in black. Students with any of the valid permits listed above may park in these spaces from 6 AM to 12 midnight.

After 4PM on weekdays, and all day on weekends, students with any of the valid permits listed above may also park in any of the faculty/staff spaces (identified on the Mountaintop parking map in Light Blue and Tan) until 6 AM the following day.

*Residential parking permit holders may also park in the spaces identified on the Mountaintop parking map in Tan at all times.

**Mountaintop commuter parking permit holders may also park in the spaces identified on the Mountaintop parking map in Checkered Blue & White at all times.

***Goodman Zone or (non-Mountaintop) commuter permit holders can use any of the following options to park at Mountaintop:

Park in any of the 4 hour short term spaces (identified on the Mountaintop parking map in Black)
Park in a pay-by-plate location utilizing your $25 Passport Parking credit to help pay for this time at $1.50/hour (identified on the Mountaintop parking map in Green)
Request a printable permit from the parking office to park in Mountaintop Zone for the day (identified on the Mountaintop parking map in Light Blue and Tan) for $10. You will need to put in the request at go.lehigh.edu/visitorparkingrequest.

****Summer Session parking permits are valid in any of the Mountaintop Zone lots (identified on the Mountaintop parking map in Tan and Light Blue) at all times.

If you do not have a Lehigh parking permit, please consult the “Visitors” section below for more information.
If you are unsure whether you have a Lehigh parking permit, or do not see information for your type of permit listed above, please contact the Parking Office.

More Information about Parking Permits for Students can be found here.

Please refer to the Mountaintop Parking Map. Any faculty or staff member with any of the following Lehigh parking permits can park in any of the light blue (Mountaintop Zone) or tan parking areas at all times:

Alumni Zone, Farrington Zone, Mountaintop Zone, Southside Zone (New Street), and Zoellner Zone parking permits
Mountaintop Dual Zone parking permit
All Access Zone parking permit

More Information about Parking Permits for Staff and Faculty can be found here.

If you do not have a Lehigh Parking Permit, or if you are a staff or faculty member who is looking for more information about how to arrange parking for external guests, please consult the “Visitors” or “Flexible Reserved Parking” sections below for more information.

The Iacocca Visitor Lot, identified on the Mountaintop Parking Map in green, is a pay-by-plate parking lot. Parking in these spots costs visitors $1.50 per hour. Visitors can pay upon arrival at the Kiosk or on the Passport Mobile App. There are typically 100+ spaces available in this visitor lot (the Parking Office has the right to reserve spaces for events on Mountaintop).

Any Department or faculty/staff member at Lehigh University may request up to ten (10) Daily Visitor Passes. Please submit this form at least 3 business days in advance of the guest(s) arriving on campus. Daily Visitor Passes typically cost $10 (fees can vary). The fee will be paid in advance by the requesting department or individual. Once approved, visitors should be instructed to print a copy of the Pass and place it on their dashboard during their visit to campus. Students who are looking to purchase a Daily Visitor Pass should consult these instructions.

If more than ten (10) Daily Visitor Passes are required, fill out this form or contact the Parking Office to learn more about event parking options. After 4pm and on weekends, the Iacocca visitors lot can be reserved for a flat fee of $125. If an attendant is needed, a fee of $45/hr (3 hour minimum) will be added. A fee of $10/car will be charged for any overflow. Before 4pm on weekdays, you may reserve parking spaces for $15 per space, per day, plus a one time $45 setup fee. Any fees for event parking will be paid in advance by the requesting department or individual.

More information about Visitor Parking can be found here.

Flexible parking gives faculty, staff, students, and visitors the ability to reserve and pay for parking in different locations based on their specific needs and schedules. It does NOT replace the current permit system, but adds an additional parking option.

To reserve your parking please go to: go.lehigh.edu/parkingreserve

Please note that parking will only be valid in the parking lot selected and paid for, and that parking locations and available spaces may be limited.

More information about Flexible Reserved Parking can be found here.

If you have any questions, please contact Parking Services or consult their FAQ page.

Event Transportation

Arranging transportation for your event at Mountaintop?

Bus rentals can be a helpful way to transport guests from Asa Packer (or any designated location) to Mountaintop. Please fill out this form to request a vehicle and driver from Transportation Services. A form must be submitted for each event. The minimum cost is $250 for vans and $350 for buses. Additional fees may apply.

Student Clubs can apply to have their bus rental fee covered by the Mountaintop Bus Transportation Fund. Simply fill out the Student Affairs funding request form and be sure to check the box next to "Mountaintop Bus Transportation Fund" under the section "Organizations for funding." Please contact Ruth Traldi with any questions.

Parking options for event guests can be found in the "Driving and Parking" section above under "Visitors." This document contains additional tips and standardized parking language to provide to your event guests.

Lyft Codes

Students in the Art, Architecture & Design or Biological Sciences departments may be eligible for a FREE Lyft code to travel to/from Building C or Iacocca Hall after hours. To obtain a code, speak to your program coordinator and then fill out this Lyft Form. Your Program Coordinator must first send your information (Name, LIN, Email) to Transportation Services before you complete the Lyft Form.

Accessibility Services

AccessLU, Lehigh's Accessibility Shuttle, provides service to Mountaintop for those with injuries, permanent disabilities, or other accessibility limitations. AccessLU users may utilize the "goLehigh TRANSIT" app for on-demand bus service M-F from 6:30 AM - 12:00 AM, and Sat.-Sun. from 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM. All AccessLU users must have prior approval to be granted AccessLU service. Please contact the Parking Office or call (610) 758-4410 to learn more about enrolling, how to request a ride, and the availability of an after hours Lyft Pass.