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

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.

Lyft Codes

If you are a student in the Art, Architecture & Design or Biological Sciences departments, you may be eligible for a FREE Lyft code to travel to/from Building C or Iacocca Hall after hours.

Lyft codes for Architecture, Art & Design may be used:

Mon-Fri, 8:00 PM - 6:30 AM
Sat & Sun, 11:45 PM - 10:00 AM

Lyft codes for Biological Sciences may be used:

Mon-Fri, 12:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Fri (Only), 11:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Sat & Sun, 12:00 AM - 10:00 AM

To participate:

GET THE APP: Download the Lyft app for iPhone or Android. Already have the Lyft app? Go straight to step 3.
CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT: Set up a Lyft account. You’ll need to add a credit card, in case your Lyft rides go beyond the established rate of $15 per ride. Any additional tips will be charged to your credit card as well.
OBTAIN YOUR CODE: Once you have created your account, contact Transportation Services to obtain a code. Transportation Services will validate your status with your department.
SUBMIT YOUR INFO: Add the code provided to the “Add Lyft Pass” section under “Payment” in the Lyft app before you request your ride. You must be in “Personal” mode for the code to apply and will only need to enter the code one time.

Driving and Parking

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

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

Please see the Parking Zone Map for locations of 4-hour short term parking on Mountaintop Campus. Students with one of the valid parking permits listed above may park in these spaces from 6 AM to 12 midnight - identified on the map in black. Residential parking permit holders can also park in the spaces identified on the map in tan.

After 4 PM, students with a valid permit (on-campus residential permit OR a commuter permit with weekend and evening privileges), may also park at any of the faculty/staff spaces until 6 AM the following day, or all day on Saturday and Sunday. These spaces are identified on the map in light blue. This applies to Asa Packer as well.

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

Anyone with one of the following Lehigh parking permits can park in any of the Mountaintop Zone parking areas at all times:

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

Mountaintop Zone parking areas are identified on the Parking Zone Map in light blue. The spaces identified in tan are also available to all Alumni, Farrington, Zoellner, and Mountaintop permit holders.

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 Parking Zone Map in green, is a pay-by-plate parking lot. Parking in these spots costs visitors only $1.00 per hour. Visitors can pay upon arrival at the Kiosk or on the Passport Mobile App. There are typically 148 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 3 business days in advance of the guest(s) arriving on campus. Daily Visitor Passes typically cost $8 (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, please contact the Parking Office to discuss event parking options. Reserving parking spaces for events typically costs $12 per space, per day, with a one time $35 setup fee. The fee 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.

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. This document contains additional tips and standardized parking language to provide to your event guests.