Beckman Center Directions and Transportation

Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center
National Academies of Sciences & Engineering
100 Academy
Irvine, CA 92612-3002
Phone: 949-721-2200


Directions

From Orange County Airport
From the airport exit to the right on MacArthur Boulevard. Turn left at the next signal, Campus Drive. Continue on Campus Drive to University Drive. Turn right on University Drive to the second signal, California Avenue. Turn left on California Avenue and then turn right at the first street, Academy.

From the Los Angeles Area
Follow Interstate 405 South to Highway 73 South/SJH Toll Road. Follow Highway 73 approximately 2 miles and exit at University Drive. Turn left on University Drive and continue to California Avenue. Turn right on California Avenue and then turn right at the first street, Academy.

From the San Diego Area
Follow Interstate 5 North to Interstate 405 North. Take the Jeffrey/University Drive off ramp and turn left. Continue on University Drive approximately 3 miles to California Avenue. Turn left on California Avenue and then right at the first street, Academy.

From the Riverside Area
Take the 91 Freeway West to the 55 Freeway South to Interstate 405 South. Exit at Jamboree Road West toward the coast. Continue on Jamboree Road to Campus Drive. Turn left at Campus Drive. Continue on Campus Drive to University Drive. Turn right on University Drive to the second signal, California Avenue. Turn left on California Avenue and then turn right at the first street, Academy.

Transportation

General
The Beckman Center is served by both the John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). John Wayne Airport is located 2 miles from the Center. LAX is the major international gateway into southern California. It is located approximately 50 miles from the Beckman Center. All major U.S. and international carriers serve LAX. Allow 1 to 2 hours driving time to Irvine, depending on traffic. Car rental agencies operate at each airport. Shuttle services are also available at LAX Ground Transportation and from the Beckman Center.