Directions and Parking

Daytime Visits

Visiting during business hours? The Ohio Union South Garage (next door to the Ohio Union) is open to visitors at all times, whereas most other garages on campus only open to visitors after 4 p.m. It is a short walk north on College Road to the new Timashev Family Music Building — across from the east end of the Oval. Details below.
 

Driving Directions and Parking

To Ohio Union South Garage (1759 S. High St., 43210) open to visitors 24 hours/day, 7 days/week

From the North:

  • Take I–270 to 315 South
  • Take 315 South to Lane Avenue exit
  • Turn left onto Lane Avenue
  • Follow Lane Avenue east across the bridge and into campus to High Street
  • Turn right onto High Street and follow it south to the Ohio Union South Garage on your right. Ohio Union South is the garage closest to the Ohio Union.

From the South, East and West:

  • Take I–70 or I–670 to 315 North
  • Take 315 North to Lane Avenue exit
  • Turn right onto Lane Avenue
  • Follow Lane Avenue east across the bridge and into campus to High Street
  • Turn right onto High Street and follow it south to the Ohio Union South Garage on your right. Ohio Union South is the garage closest to the Ohio Union.


Walk to the Timashev Music Building:

Exit the West side of the garage (opposite High St.) and walk North along College Rd. toward the Timashev Music Building which is on the same side of the street. Enter the South doors to the lobby — across from the Oval. 


Alternate Parking — evenings and weekends

Arps Garage (1990 College Rd. 43210)
Note: The entrance is located on W. 18th Ave., between College Rd. and High St.

  • Located to the North of the Timashev Music Building.
  • Open to visitors Monday–Friday after 4 p.m. and 24 hours on weekends. 

Walk to the Timashev Music Building: Exit the garage and walk South along College Rd. toward the North doors of the Timashev Music Building which is on the same side of the street.


Bus Transportation

Bus information and schedules are available for the Campus Area Bus Service (CABS) and Columbus city buses (COTA, Central Ohio Transit Authority). Additional transportation options and other information may be found at Ohio State's Transportation and Traffic Management website.