Eugene is easily accessible by road, rail, and air. If you are traveling here by air, Eugene airport (EUG) is a 20 minute taxi ride from campus. If you come by rail, the Eugene train station is opposite the Hilton and just a few minutes from campus. By road, Eugene is accessible from Interstate 5. Simply follow the signs to the University of Oregon. The Jaqua Center is at the corner of 13th and Agate St, and is easily recognizable from Franklin Blvd, in close proximity to the Matthew Knight Arena. Parking is available nearby. Contact us for more details on parking if you are planning to drive. If you are in Eugene, the EmX is the best way to get to the Jaqua Center, with the Agate stop being right outside the building.
The closest hotels to the Jaqua center are the Best Western New Oregon Motel and the Phoenix Inn. Other hotels are in the vicinity and a short walk or drive away. Hotels in the Gateway area of Springfield such as the Hilton Garden Inn are accessible to campus through hotel shuttles or through the EmX.
Parking is available in the the Columbia garage west of the Ford Alumni Center on 13th Avenue. An attendant will be present in the entry kiosk, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., to answer questions and direct visitors. In addition, they can assist you with pay options and locations in the garage. Cash, credit or debit cards are accepted at the pay station or by the attendant. Prices range from $1 to $3 per hour or a daily maximum of $12.
Address: Ford Alumni Center, East 13th Avenue, Eugene, OR Google Map
There are also plenty of on-street meter parking lots. The parking map and atlas are available online. For more information regarding reserved parking, please contact the Department of Parking and Transportation at (541) 346-5444. Here is a brief map showing the street parking options near Jaqua center.