Travel & Lodging

The Marcus Center for Theoretical Chemistry is located on the California Institute of Technology campus in Pasadena, California. The main campus address is 1200 E. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91125. Unless otherwise indicated for a particular program or event, the Marcus Center does not provide support for travel, lodging, or parking.

Getting to Caltech

The airports most commonly used for travel to Pasadena are Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and Ontario International Airport (ONT).

For driving directions to and from these airports, public transportation information, and other information about reaching campus, see the Caltech directions page.

A searchable campus map, including building locations and walking and driving directions, is available at Caltech campus maps.

Lodging

Visitors should contact hotels directly for current rates (including any special discounts for Caltech visitors), availability, and any shuttle service to campus.

Lodging options near the Caltech campus include:

• AC Hotel Pasadena (Marriott) (1.6 mi)
• Best Western (3.3 mi)
• Comfort Inn (2.4 mi)
• Courtyard by Marriott (2.5 mi)
• Hilton Pasadena (1.5 mi)
• Hotel Dena (1.7 mi)
• Hyatt Place Pasadena (1.8 mi)
• Pasadena Hotel & Pool (1.1 mi)
• Residence Inn by Marriott (2.5 mi)
• Saga Motor Hotel (1.1 mi)
• The Westin Pasadena (2 mi)

Local Transportation

Caltech is accessible by public transportation. Pasadena Transit provides local bus service in Pasadena, and the Metro A Line is a light rail line that connects Pasadena with downtown Los Angeles and other parts of Los Angeles County.

For current routes, schedules, and fares, see Pasadena Transit and LA Metro.

Parking

Visitor parking is available on the Caltech campus. For current parking requirements and payment information, see Caltech Visitor Parking. Please note that the two structures on S. Wilson Ave. have a limited number of accessible spots and there are no elevators in the south structure.

The parking structures or lots nearest to a particular Marcus Center event will be identified on the individual event page.