Directions to University City Main Campus
3141 Chestnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 191041-800-2-DREXEL
- From New York and northern New Jersey
- From Princeton, Trenton, and points north
- From western Pennsylvania
- From northeastern Pennsylvania
- From airport and points south
- Parking options
- Public transportation
Download the Campus Map and Directions (PDF format).
From New York and Northern New Jersey
- Take the New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit 4 (Route 73)
- Follow 73 North to the Betsy Ross Bridge (left exit)
- Take the Betsy Ross Bridge to 95 South to 676 West (Central Philadelphia)
- Follow 676 West to 76 East Exit (Int'l. Airport)
- Follow signs for Exit 345 (3/10 of a mile – 30th St./University City)
- Go under bridge and immediately get into the right hand lane, which is Exit 345
- Turn right at the top of the ramp and go around 30th St. Station to the first traffic light. For further instructions, see Parking Options.
From Princeton, Trenton, and Points North
- Take 95 South to 676 West/Central Philadelphia
- Follow 676 West to 76 East Exit (Int'l. Airport)
- Follow signs for Exit 345 (3/10 of a mile – 30th St./University City)
- Go under bridge and get into the right hand lane, which is Exit 345
- Turn right at the top of the ramp and go around 30th St. Station to the first traffic light. For further instructions, see Parking Options.
From Western Pennsylvania
- Take the PA Turnpike to Exit 326 (Valley Forge)
- Follow 76 East to Exit 345 (30th Street)
- Turn right at the top of the ramp and go around 30th St. Station to the first traffic light. For further instructions, see Parking Options.
From Northeastern Pennsylvania
- Take the PA Turnpike Northeast Extension South to 76 East
- Follow 76 East to Exit 345 (30th Street)
- Turn right at the top of the ramp and go around 30th St. Station to the first traffic light. For further instructions, see Parking Options.
From Airport and Points South
- Take 95 North to 676 West (Exit 22 – left side exit)
- Follow 676 West to 76 East. Exit at 76 East (Int'l. Airport)
- Follow signs for Exit 345 (3/10th of a mile – 30th St./University City)
- Go under bridge and get into the right hand lane, which is Exit 345
- Follow Exit 345 (30th St.) to first traffic light. For further instructions, see Parking Options.
Parking Options
There are several options available to you.
First Option: After taking Exit 345, make a right at the first traffic light. On your right is 5-Star Parking.
Second Option: After taking Exit 345, continue to the second light (Market Street) and make a right turn. On the left side of Market directly at 31st Street, there is a small lot (Park). There is also a parking lot on the right side.
Third Option: If you continue down Market Street and make a left onto 36th Street, the University City Sheraton also offers parking in its garage.
Metered parking is also available on many of the surrounding streets.
Public Transportation
For the latest schedules and information, please visit:
- SEPTA – Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
- Amtrak
- New Jersey Transit
- PATCO – Port Authority Transit Corporation
From Philadelphia International Airport
Take SEPTA's R1 train to 30th Street Station (30th and Market Streets), which is two blocks from Drexel's University City Main Campus. Directions from 30th Street Station.
Amtrak
Amtrak trains stop at 30th Street Station (30th and Market Streets), which is two blocks from Drexel's University City Main Campus. Directions from 30th Street Station.
SEPTA Regional Rail
All Regional Rail trains stop at 30th Street Station (30th and Market Streets), which is two blocks from Drexel's University City Main Campus. Directions from 30th Street Station.
SEPTA Subways and Trolleys
The Market-Frankford Line (the Blue Line) stops at 30th and 34th Streets and all trolley trains (the Green Lines) stop at 30th and 33rd Streets. Directions to the Main Building are below.
From 30th Street Station
- Walk one block south to Chestnut Street.
- Follow Chestnut Street west, passing under a train bridge, to the Main Building located on the northeast corner of 32nd and Chestnut Streets.
From 33rd or 34th Street and Market Street
- Walk one block south to Chestnut Street.
- Proceed east on Chestnut Street. The Main Building is located on the northeast corner of 32nd and Chestnut Streets.
