VIG 2027 · February 12–14, 2027

Hotels and Transportation

Conference home

Conference venues

All conference events will take place in the Mathematical Sciences Building and at IPAM on the UCLA campus. Room assignments will be announced.

Mathematical Sciences Building

520 Portola Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095

IPAM

Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics
460 Portola Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Hotels

These hotels are on campus or in nearby Westwood. Reserve early and check rates, availability, and cancellation terms directly with the hotel. Use the campus map to plan your route to the conference venues.

Transportation

From LAX: taxis and ride apps

For standard Uber, Lyft, and taxi pickups at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), follow the signs for LAX-it, reached by walking or taking the free LAX-it shuttle. Some services have different pickup locations; follow your app and the airport’s current instructions.

Check fares when booking and allow extra time for Los Angeles traffic. For your return journey from campus, use UCLA’s designated ride-hail pickup zones.

From LAX: public transit

  1. Take the free airport shuttle from your terminal to the LAX/Metro Transit Center.
  2. Board Culver CityBus Line 6 or Rapid 6 northbound toward UCLA/Westwood.
  3. Choose a stop near your hotel or continue to UCLA. Check the current route map and timetable before traveling.

Weekend travel: Line 6 has weekend service; Rapid 6 currently operates on weekdays only.

Arriving by train

For connections from Los Angeles Union Station to campus, consult UCLA’s Union Station travel guide. Check current routes and departure times for your travel date.

Driving and parking

Parking Structures 2 and 8 are nearby options for IPAM. A valid UCLA parking permit is required. See UCLA Visitor Parking for parking maps, current rates, and payment instructions.

Use the venue addresses above when planning your trip, and check your hotel’s parking arrangements separately if you are staying overnight.

Accessibility

For conference accessibility arrangements or help planning access to the venues, email bernshteyn@math.ucla.edu.

UCLA campus and parking maps and accessible-parking information are available from UCLA Transportation. Confirm accessible-room availability directly with your hotel.

Travel information checked . Airport pickup arrangements and transit schedules may change before the conference; check the linked official guidance before traveling.