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By Car
From New York and New
England: Take the New Jersey Turnpike (95) to Exit 6 (Pennsylvania
Turnpike (276) Exit). Take the Pennsylvania
Turnpike (276) Westbound to Exit 20 (Mid-County Interchange) I-476
South/Chester. Follow I-476 South to Exit 13 (Villanova/St. Davids).
At the bottom of ramp turn right onto Route 30 East, also known as
Lancaster Avenue. Proceed east on Route 30 (Lancaster Avenue) for
one-half mile and at the fifth traffic light you will see
Villanova's main parking lot on the right. To reach the Main Gate entrance, turn
left at the next light (Ithan Avenue) to second drive on left, directly
across from the The Pavilion Sports Complex.
From the West: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike (76) to Exit
326 - Valley Forge (formerly Exit 24). Take I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to
Exit 331A(I-476 South/Chester) to Exit 13
(US 30 St. Davids/Villanova) to Route 30 East, also known as
Lancaster Avenue. Take Route 30 East (Lancaster Avenue) for one-half
mile and at the fifth 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 13 (Villanova/St. Davids)
Lancaster Avenue) to Route 30 East, also
known as Lancaster Avenue. Proceed east on Route 30 (Lancaster
Avenue) for one-half mile and at the fifth traffic light you will see
Villanova's main parking lot on the right. To reach the Main Gate entrance,
turn left at the next light (Ithan Avenue) to second drive on left, directly
across from the The Pavilion Sports Complex.
By Train/Trolley
Via Regional Rail: Take
AMTRAK to 30th Street Station in Center City Philadelphia. Take
SEPTA's Regional Rail Line, R5 (Paoli Local) to Villanova Station - directly on campus. When you leave
the train, take the pedestrian tunnel under the tracks and walk straight
through the walkway under Mendel Science Center.
To the Connelly Center: When you come out from the arch,
Mendel Field will be on your right, turn left at the back of St. Thomas of
Villanova Church (the stone building with two spires). Continue walking down
the driveway through the open area. Connelly Center will be on your
left. Via Suburban Rail:
SEPTA's Route 100 Line travels between Norristown and 69th Street Terminal.
You may get on or off the Route 100 trolley at the Villanova Station (STADIUM)
on Ithan Avenue. Walk up to the corner of Ithan Avenue and Lancaster Avenue
(US Route 30) and cross over Lancaster Ave. Continue walking down Ithan
Avenue to the Pavilion for further assistance.
By Bus
When your bus arrives in Philadelphia, ask 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
Arrange to fly into Philadelphia 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 13 (US 30 - St.
Davids/Villanova). Go east on Route 30 (Lancaster Avenue) for a half mile
and at the fifth 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 (including the
SEPTA's Regional Rail Line, R1
(Airport Line) go to the 30th Street Station
in Philadelphia. At 30th Street, change trains and board the
SEPTA's Regional Rail Line, R5
(Paoli Local) train to Villanova Station
- directly on 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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