Directions to West Chester University
     

FROM ALLENTOWN, BETHLEHEM, ETC
FROM COMMODORE BARRY BRIDGE, N.J.
FROM DELAWARE, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON, D.C., ETC.
FROM DELAWARE MEMORIAL BRIDGE, N.J.
FROM NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE (NORTH OR SOUTH)
FROM PHILADELPHIA USING ROUTE 3
FROM SCHUYLKILL EXPRESSWAY
FROM WALT WHITMAN BRIDGE, N.J.
FROM WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION


FROM ALLENTOWN, BETHLEHEM, ETC.
Take Northeast Extension of Turnpike (route 9 S) to PA Turnpike west. Follow turnpike to Valley Forge exit - #326 Continue about l/4 mile to 202 S (exit 328A). Exit and stay to left on 202 S. Continue on 202 for approximately 20 minutes. Take 1st exit beyond traffic light (marked West Chester University). This exit puts you onto High Street heading north towards the Borough of West Chester and the University (McDonald’s on your right). Continue north on High Street too the next traffic light which is Rosedale Avenue where the cornerstone of the University is located.

FROM COMMODORE BARRY BRIDGE, N.J.
Coming from either North or South on New Jersey Route 295, follow signs for 322 West, the bridge is on 322 West. Cross the bridge and continue to follow 322 west to Route 1. Turn left on Route 1 to Route 202 north.. Turn right onto Route 202. At this point you are 7 miles from West Chester. As you are approaching West Chester, you’ll note that 202 North bears to your right (a Holiday Inn is located at this junction). Do not bear to your right - go straight following signs for Business District; High Street which will take you under the overpass. This is now High Street as you approach the University. Continue north on High Street for two traffic lights until you come to Rosedale Avenue where the cornerstone of the University is located.

FROM DELAWARE, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON, D.C., ETC.
Take 95 N, through Wilmington, to exit for 202 N (Concord Pike). Bear left on exit ramp. Follow 202 north. At routes l and 202 you are 7 miles from West Chester. As you are approaching West Chester, you’ll note that 202 North bears to your right (a Holiday Inn is located at this junction). Do not bear to your right - go straight following signs for Business District; High Street which will take you under the overpass. This is now High Street as you approach the University. Continue north on High Street for two traffic lights until you come to Rosedale Avenue where the cornerstone of the University is located.

FROM DELAWARE MEMORIAL BRIDGE, N.J.
Cross bridge - follow signs for 95 N (Wilmington). Get on 95 N and travel through Wilmington to exit for 202 N (Concord Pike). Bear left on exit ramp. Follow 202 North. At Routes l and 202, you are 7 miles from West Chester. As you are approaching West Chester, you’ll note that 202 North bears to your right (a Holiday Inn is located at this junction). Do not bear to your right - go straight following signs for Business District; High Street which will take you under the overpass. This is now High Street as you approach the University. Continue north on High Street for two traffic lights until you come to Rosedale Avenue where the cornerstone of the University is located.

FROM NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE (NORTH OR SOUTH)
Take exit #6 for PA Turnpike. Follow PA Turnpike West for approximately 35 miles to exit #326, Valley Forge. After paying toll, take exit 26 S (Paoli 202S), then stay to left. Follow 202 south for approximately 20 minutes. Take 1st exit beyond traffic light (marked West Chester University). This exit puts you onto High Street heading north towards the Borough of West Chester and the University (McDonald’s on your right). Continue north on High Street to the next traffic light at Rosedale Avenue where the cornerstone of the University is located.

FROM PHILADELPHIA USING ROUTE 3
Take Route 3 (West Chester Pike) into Borough of West Chester. Turn left onto High Street and travel south approximately nine blocks to Rosedale Avenue. The cornerstone of the University is located at the corner of High Street and Rosedale Avenue.

FROM SCHUYLKILL EXPRESSWAY
Take Schuylkill Expressway (Rt. 76 West) to Exit 26B. Follow Rt. 202 South for approximately 20 minutes. Take 1st exit beyond traffic light (marked West Chester University). This exit puts you onto High Street heading north towards the Borough of West Chester and the University (McDonald’s on your right). Continue north on High Street to the next traffic light which is Rosedale Avenue where the cornerstone of the University is located.

FROM WALT WHITMAN BRIDGE, N.J.
Cross bridge and follow signs for 95 S and 29l S. Follow 95 S past the Philadelphia airport to exit for 322 W. Follow 322 W to route l. Turn left on Route 1 to 202 N. Follow 202 N for approximately 7 miles. As you are approaching West Chester, you’ll note that 202 North bears to your right (a Holiday Inn is located at this point). Do not bear to your right - go straight following signs for Business District; High Street which will take you under the overpass. This is now High Street as you approach the University. Continue north on High Street for two traffic lights until you come to Rosedale Avenue where the cornerstone of the University is located.

FROM WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Take PA turnpike to Downingtown exit - #312. Turn left onto Route 100 South. Follow Route 100 to 202 South (Wilmington). Take 202 South through West Chester exits. Follow 202 S until you see the exit marked West Chester University. This exit puts you onto High Street heading north towards the Borough of West Chester and the University (McDonald’s on your right). Continue north on High Street for two traffic lights until you come to Rosedale Avenue where the cornerstone of the University is located.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Rte 92 from King of Prussia to West Chester
http://www.septa.org/service/sched/092_wk.html

Rte 104 from 69th Street Terminal to West Chester (via Newtown Square)
http://www.septa.org/service/sched/104_wk.html

The WCU stop on the 104 route actually stops in front of the Ehinger Gym where part of the fair is held! Convenient!