Los Angeles is very much a car-centric city. Access to a car is the best way to navigate between home, an internship and the SULA Center. Some students each semester use a ride share company like Uber or Lyft instead of arranging for a car. There is a public transportation system in LA but it is limited geographically. Using public transportation may increase commute time and may also require several transfers between trains and buses. Both ride share and public transportation may limit the internships to which students can apply as some internships require that the student have a car.
All transportation options should be researched thoroughly to understand the costs involved and the challenges each mode presents.
HOW DO I GET A CAR TO LOS ANGELES?
This remains an individual decision. The three most popular methods have been: drive a car to LA, ship a car to LA, and rent a car from a local car rental company in LA.
HOW DO I SHIP A CAR TO LOS ANGELES?
The SULA Semester program provides the following information strictly as a RESOURCE. Students and parents have provided us with names of several companies with which they have done business and we have passed that information on to you. We suggest that students or parents research this information thoroughly so you can decide if any of these options are right for you.
Please be advised that SULA and Kapi Residences can not accept or release a vehicle on a student’s behalf. Please keep this in mind when making your reservation.
CarMoves
Dependable Auto Shippers
MIG Auto Transport – Receive $50 off an auto transport quote for SULA Students. Call 904-553-7367.
Montway Auto Transport – Montway offers $50 off for all students and
employees of the Syracuse University of Los Angeles. To obtain the discount, just call (888) 666-8929 and ask for our Syracuse University of Los Angeles discount. You can get an instant estimate at http://www.Montway.com and even book online.
RCG Auto Logistics – 10% discount for SULA students. Please request a quote at https://www.rcgauto.com/
Safeway Car Transport – Student discounts as well as group discounts for those shipping more then 1 car from the same city/state. We pickup in any state in the US. Contact Mike Newson (owner) at Mike@safewaycartransport.com or 800-453-6334 for additional information and details.
U-Ship
Ship A Car Direct
Tempus Logix Inc. – Tempus Logix gives up to a 7% discount to all SULA students and employees. To apply for the discount, you can call us at (818) 942-7030 and request our discount for the SULA students. You can get an instant quote at www.tempuslogix.com and book the shipment online.
HOW DO I RENT A CAR IN LOS ANGELES?
The SULA Semester program provides the following information strictly as a RESOURCE. We suggest that students or parents research this information thoroughly so you can decide if any of these options are right for you. When renting, avoid picking-up your vehicle at the airport(s) to avoid California Airport Concession Fees
Enterprise Car Rental : https://www.enterprise.com/en/home.html
Start an online RESERVATION and enter the SU Promo code 32W5017 to take advantage of the University’s corporate rate.
Pickup the car at the Studio City location
Midway Car Rental is the largest independently owned car rental company in Los Angeles. 2022 rates include midsize car (similar to Toyota Corolla): $1,025/Month plus taxes and $5/Day underage fee. Please be advised that in addition the monthly fee, there is a surcharge for drivers under 25 years of age. Reservations: contact Katelynn Hammack at khammack@midwaycarrental.com or 323-745-6663. Visit www.midwaycarrental.com for more information.
Hertz will waive the underage driver surcharge for AAA members. For pricing and information please call 800-654-3131 or visit https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/reservation. When booking online, AAA members will need to enter their Club Code into the “Discount or Promo Code” field. Your Club Code can be found on the front of your AAA card.
Borrow Electric Cars – BORROW’s fleet of vehicles are all electric. Your monthly subscription fee includes maintenance, charging credits and unlimited mileage. Plus with the code Student10-SU you will receive a 10% discount on your first month. Vehicles are leased, not rented. Your subscription does not include insurance. Information regarding insurance can be found here. Please visit https://joinborrow.com/ for more information.
AUTO INSURANCE
For information regarding California insurance requirements, please visit the CA DMV.
RIDE SHARE RESOURCES
UBER REWARDS
~For every $1 spent on Uber Black and Uber Black SUV, you’ll get 3 points.
~On UberX, UberXL, and Uber Select rides, you’ll get 2 points for every $1 spent.
~With UberPool, Express Pool, and Uber Eats, you may earn 1 point for every $1 spent.
~For more information visit https://www.uber.com/us/en/u/rewards/ and https://www.forbes.com/advisor/travel-rewards/uber-rewards
~Uber https://www.uber.com/
LYFT PINK
~Good for students who take 2-3 rides or more per week
~Costs $19.99 a month
~Will receive 15% in savings on car rides, airport pick ups, and more
~For more information visit https://www.lyft.com/blog/posts/introducing-lyft-pink
~Lyft https://www.lyft.com/
Zipcar https://www.zipcar.com/universities/syracuse-university
Your SU Zipcar membership will work in CA.
LA METRO, INFORMATION, TIMETABLES AND MAPS
https://www.metro.net/riding/getting-started/