Directions To Villanova University

Villanova University is located on US Route 30 (Lancaster Avenue) and PA Route 320 (Spring Mill Road).

By Car

From New York and New England: Take the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 6 (Pennsylvania Turnpike exit). Follow the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 25A (Mid-County Interchange). Take the second exit ramp (I-476 (Blue Route) South/Chester). Take I-476 (Blue Route) South to Exit 5 (US 30 - St. Davids/Villanova). Proceed east on Route 30 (Lancaster Avenue) for one-half mile and at the fourth traffic light you will see Villanova's parking lot on the right.

From the West: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 24 (Valley Forge). Take I-76 (Schuykill Expressway) to Exit 28-A (I-476 (Blue Route) South/Chester). Take I-476 (Blue Route) South to Exit 5 (US 30 - St. Davids/Villanova). Proceed east on Route 30 (Lancaster Avenue) for one-half mile and at the fourth traffic light you will see Villanova's parking lot on the right.

From the South: Take I-95 North to Exit 7 (I-476 (Blue Route) North-Plymouth Meeting). Take I-476 (Blue Route) North to Exit 5 (US 30 - St. Davids/Villanova). Proceed east on Route 30 (Lancaster Avenue) for one-half mile and at the fourth traffic light you will see Villanova's parking lot on the right.

By Train

Take AMTRAK to the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. Ask the attendant to direct you to the Suburban Trains. Take the R5 Paoli Local train to Villanova. The train stops directly on our campus. NOTE: You can save money by buying your local train ticket before boarding.

When you leave the train, take the pedestrian tunnel under the tracks and walk straight through the walkway under Mendel Hall. When you come out from the arch, go straight toward the back of St. Thomas of Villanova Church (the stone building with two spires). The second building to your left is Austin Hall, which houses the Office of Admission.

By Bus

When your bus arrives in Philadelphia, as the attendant to direct you to the train station at Market East. Take the R5 Paoli Local train to Villanova, and follow the above directions.

By Plane

Arranged to fly into Philadelpia International Airport, which is located 25 minutes from the Villanova campus. From the airport you have three options:

Rental Car (or other private transportation): When leaving the airport, follow the signs for I-95 South. Take I-95 South to Exit 7 (I-476 (Blue Route) North-Plymouth Meeting). Take I-476 (Blue Route) North to Exit 5 (US 30 - St. Davids/Villanova). Go east on Route 30 (Lancaster Avenue) for one-half mile and at the fourth traffic light you will see Villanova's parking lot on the right.

Train: Ask the attendant at the airport baggage counter to direct you to the train station. Purchase a combination ticket to the Villanova Station. All trains go to the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. At 30th Street, change trains and board the R5 Paoli Local train which will take you directly to the Villanova campus.

Main Line Airport Service: This limousine service runs direct from Philadelphia International Airport to Villanova University. For more information, phone (610) 525-0513.

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