Getting to Campus

Traveling to Philadelphia

By Air

Flying to Philadelphia is a simple affair. Travel experts agree that Philadelphia boasts one of the best international airports in the United States; large and modern, it features daily flights to locations all over the world. 

The carrier with the most flights to and from Philadelphia International Airport is American Airlines. Reservations through American Airlines and other carriers can be made through online travel sites. 

Public transportation from the airport to La Salle University, including the SEPTA Airport Shuttle and Regional Rail train line. 

Taxi and ride share services, such as Uber and Lyft are also available. You can go to the Parking and Transport page on Philadelphia’s Airport website for more information. 

Some hotels have airport shuttle service as well. Contact your hotel directly to inquire about airport travel arrangements. 

By Bus or Train

Regular intercity bus service to Philadelphia is provided by Greyhound and SEPTA. 

Rail service is provided by Amtrak’s Capitol Limited and Pennsylvanian, which connect Philadelphia with cities to the east and west, including Chicago, Baltimore, and New York City. Consult a travel agent for detailed information. 

Philadelphia’s Amtrak station is located at William H. Gray III 30th Street Station: 2955 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104. From there, you can either take a SEPTA bus, taxi or a ride share, in order to get to La Salle’s main campus. 

By Car

Please use the University’s Interactive Campus map for turn-by-turn directions to our designated parking lots.

La Salle University – Main Campus
1900 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141

Parking

Please use the University’s Interactive Campus map for turn-by-turn directions to our designated parking lots. You can park in the following lots:

  • Lots B, C1, C2 and D: South Campus
  • Lot G: Shoppes at La Salle
  • Lot H: TruMark Financial Center
  • Lot J: Off of Penn Boulevard

Hotels and Lodging

Below is a list of several hotel options in the area. These links are provided as a service, and the University makes no guarantees as to the availability of rooms or quality of service at these independently owned locations. 

Holiday Inn Express
432 Pennsylvania Avenue
Fort Washington, Pa. 19034

To make reservations, please visit their website to book online or call 1.800.HOLIDAY.

Normandy Farm Hotel
1401 Morris Road
Blue Bell, Pa. 19422

To make a reservation, call 215.616.8500.

Chubb Conference Center
800 Ridge Pike
Lafayette Hill, Pa. 19444

To make a reservation, call 610.825.8000.

Courtyard Marriott
4010 City Avenue
Philadelphia, Pa. 19131