Name: IQSA 2025 Annual Meeting
Start: 2025-11-13T16:00:00Z
End: 2025-11-17T02:00:00Z

Travel Support & Documentation

Travel grants:
A limited number of need-based travel grants will be available for both in-person and virtual presenters. Details and application instructions will be shared in a separate announcement.

Invitation letters:
If you require an official letter for visa or institutional funding, please email contactus@iqsaweb.org. Our team will prepare one promptly.

Getting to Loyola Marymount University (LMU)

LMU’s Westchester campus is located about 4 miles (6.5 km) north of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), making it one of the most conveniently located universities in the city.

Address:
Loyola Marymount University
1 LMU Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045

LMU Campus Map

Arrival from Los Angeles Airports

🛫 From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) - Closest airport (10-15 minutes)

Taxi/Rideshare (Uber/Lyft): $20-$35, depending on traffic. Pick-up zones are designated at LAX-it lot.
Public Transit:
- Take the LAX Shuttle "G" to Aviation/LAX Station.
- Transfer to the Metro C (Green) Line eastbound to Aviation/LAX Station.
- From there, connect via bus or rideshare to LMU. (~$1.75 for Metro fare).
Campus Shuttle: LMU does not run a direct airport shuttle, but private shuttle companies (SuperShuttle, PrimeTime Shuttle) are available. (~$25-$40).

🛫 From Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - ~25 miles northeast (50-70 minutes)

Taxi/Rideshare: $60-$90, depending on traffic.
Public Transit:
- Take the Metrolink Ventura County Line or Amtrak to Union Station.
- From Union Station, transfer to Metro Rail (Red/Purple to Blue/Expo, then bus or rideshare to LMU). (~$10 total).

🛫 From Long Beach Airport (LGB) - ~25 miles south (40-60 minutes)

Taxi/Rideshare: $55-$80.
Public Transit:
- Take Long Beach Transit Bus Route 111 to Metro Rail connections, then continue toward LMU via bus/rideshare. (~$2-$5).

🛫 From John Wayne Airport (SNA, Orange County) - ~45 miles southeast (60-90 minutes)

Taxi/Rideshare: $80-$120.
Public Transit: Service is limited; a combination of bus and train connections to Union Station, then onward to LMU (~$15-$20, but 2-3 hours).

Getting Around Los Angeles

Metro Rail & Bus: Fares are $1.75 per ride, capped at $5 daily with a TAP card or contactless payment.
TAP Card: Can be purchased at Metro stations or retailers.
Rideshare (Uber/Lyft): Widely available, often the most convenient option for LMU due to limited direct rail connections.
Driving: If renting a car, parking on campus is available but may require a daily permit (~$15/day).