Parking and Permits

Parking is available with a permit during the day in any of the campus parking lots; street parking is also available. (No permit is required for street parking)

There are two types of parking permits:

Staff & Faculty can obtain free parking permits by going in person to the Facilities office
Student parking permits can be picked up in the Student Life & Activities Center in TransAlta Commons (TAC 137).

For more parking information, contact the Facilities Office at 360-623-8947.

Special Parking Spaces

Students and staff who own electric or hybrid cars will have reserved parking spots available. The electric car parking spots will have 120 volt, 15 amp outlet service for each spot. Vehicle owners will have to submit proof of fuel type to qualify for these designated spots. Cars will have to display proof of permit in their car. Availability of space is not guaranteed, but more spots may open up depending on popularity.

For more information, contact:
Student Parking: 360-736-9391
Electric/Hybrid Car Parking: 360-623-8947
Staff/Faculty Parking: 360-623-8947

Centralia College Parking Lot Map | PDF

Twin Transit Bus

Twin Transit is the bus system that serves the Chehalis and Centralia area. It is a convenient way to travel around Chehalis and Centralia. Of all the public transportation options available, Twin Transit has the most frequent schedule and most stops in the area.

Bus schedules vary so make sure to get to the bus stop 5 minutes early. Bike racks are attached to the front of the bus so you can ride your bike to the bus stop.

360-330-2072

Intercity Transit Vanpools

A vanpool is a group of people who commute together in a passenger van. Intercity Transit vanpools must commute to or from Thurston County. Currently there are a number of vanpools running which need more riders. The cost depends on how many people (min.5) are in your vanpool, how many total miles traveled each day, and how many days per week it is used. The driver's fare is sometimes free in exchange for operating the van. Note: Currently there are no vanpools which serve only Lewis County.

Lewis Mountain Highway Transit

Lewis Mountain Highway Transit is a bus service that serves Eastern Lewis County. Lewis Transit runs Monday through Friday and has stops in Packwood, Randle, Glenoma, Morton, Mossyrock, Silver Creek, Salkum, Onalaska, Centralia, and Chehalis. Currently it is the only public transit service that serves Eastern and Central Lewis County.

Phone: 360-496-5405 or 1-800-994-8899

Other Transit Options

Cowlitz Tribal Transit Service: The Cowlitz Tribal Transit Service picks up at the Amtrak station and goes to Longview and back with stops along the way. It is a "dial-a-ride" service, so there is not a set schedule each day. Students can call to find out what the schedule is for each specific day. There is no guarantee the bus will go to the same places everyday or at the same time. Currently a 14-passenger bus and Dodge Sprint are in-service, and an additional bus is expected by end of year. This service a free service. Phone: 360-864-8731.

Paratransit: Paratransit is a transit system designed for the elderly, people with disabilities, or people unable to use an accessible transit system. An application to determine if the rider is eligible or not may have to be filled out before Paratransit may be used. Their service is by appointment only so they can know what special needs the rider might have. Phone: 800-846-5438.

Quality Taxi: Quality Taxi is a service for those who might need to take short trips in and around Chehalis & Centralia where other options might not go. This might be good option in case of emergencies for people who do not have cars. It would cost more per ride than most of the other options. Phone: 360-451-0804.