Travel to Philadelphia

Drexel University

The DIC course will take place in Philadelphia at Drexel University. Registration will be at the reception desk at the main entrance

 

How to get to the campus location

By Air

Drexel university campus is about 14 min car ride away from the Philadelphia International Airport, with profound public transportation services such as the direct Airport line to the 30th Street Station (30th and Market Streets), which is two blocks from Drexel's University City Campus. Directions from 30th Street Station (see map below).


Via public transport

  • Subway/SEPTA:take SEPTA's R1 train to 30th Street Station (30th and Market Streets), which is two blocks from Drexel's University City Campus. Directions from 30th Street Station.
  • Amtrak/Railway: Amtrak trains stop at 30th Street Station (30th and Market Streets), which is two blocks from Drexel's University City 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 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 to Main Building: 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 to Main Building: 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.

 

 

By car

From New York and New Jersey

  • Take the New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit 4 (NJ-73).
  • Take NJ-73 North to Betsy Ross Bridge/NJ-90, which is a left-hand exit.
  • Cross the Betsy Ross Bridge and follow signs for I-95 South.
  • Follow I-95 South to I-676 West (Central Philadelphia).
  • Follow I-676 West to the I-76 East exit (Philadelphia Int'l Airport).
  • Follow I-76 East to Exit 345 (University City/30th Street Station). Merge right and continue up the ramp.

From Princeton, Trenton and Points North

  • Take I-95 South to I-676 West (Central Philadelphia).
  • Follow I-676 West to I-76 East exit (Philadelphia Int'l Airport).
  • Follow I-76 East to Exit 345 (University City/30th Street Station). Merge right and continue up the ramp.

From western Pennsylvania

  • Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 326 (I-76/Valley Forge/Philadelphia).
  • Follow I-76 East to Exit 345 (University City/30th Street Station). Merge right and continue up the ramp.

From Northeastern Pennsylvania

  • Take I-476 South to Exit 16 (I-76/Valley Forge/Philadelphia).
  • Follow I-76 East to Exit 345 (University City/30th Street Station). Merge right and continue up the ramp.

From the airport and points South

  • Take I-95 North to I-676 West (Exit 22 - on the left-hand side).
  • Follow I-676 West to I-76 East exit (Philadelphia Int'l Airport).
  • Follow I-76 East to Exit 345 (University City/30th Street Station). Merge right and continue up the ramp.
  • Alternatively you can take SEPTA Regional Rail to 30th Street Station (Tickets are $8 cash)

Parking options

  • Drexel University Parking Garage: 34th Street between Chestnut and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19104 - After taking Exit 345, at the top of the ramp make a right-hand turn and continue to Market Street. Turn right onto Market Street. Continue along Market Street and turn left onto 34th Street. Turn left onto Ludlow Street and enter the Drexel University Parking Garage on your left. The charge for this garage is $13.00 (please have exact change or credit card). After parking your car in the garage (Please note your space number), payment can be made at the kiosk in the Parking Garage Building's lobby. Please make this payment before walking to the Main Building. Walk south on 34th Street, then turn left to walk east on Chestnut Street. Proceed along Chestnut Street for two blocks. Drexel's Main Building will be on your left.

  • Parkway Parking: 3051 JFK Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-222-9877 - After taking Exit 345, continue up the ramp and turn right at the traffic light. Continue to the 2nd traffic light, which has a green sign for "West 3" and turn right. On your right Parkway Parking. After you have parked, walk south until you reach Market Street, and then turn right to walk west along Market Street. Turn left onto the footpath at the Paul Peck Alumni Center and follow the path south. Drexel's Main Building is just ahead on the left.

  • Park America: 3101 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-222-3005 - After taking Exit 345, continue up the ramp and turn right at the traffic light. Continue to the 3rd traffic light (Market Street) and turn right onto Market Street. Park America is on the right side of Market Street just past the light at 31st Street. After you have parked, walk west along Market Street. Turn left onto the footpath at the Paul Peck Alumni Center and follow the path south. Drexel's Main Building is just ahead on the left.

  • Metered parking is also available on many of the surrounding streets. If you choose this option, the kiosks located along the street will accept quarters, dollars, and credit cards. Please be mindful of signs that detail parking and meter regulations. Metered parking on Chestnut Street is available until 3 p.m.