Getting to Bryn Mawr College
Close to Everything
Bryn Mawr College is conveniently located on the Main Line of the Philadelphia suburbs. Campus is easily accessible by car, train/mass transit, and by plane. See below for greater detail on how to get to our campus.
Getting to Bryn Mawr by Car
Take the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) to Exit 6 (Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276) exit). Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276) to Exit 20. Follow the sign for I-476 South (toward Chester). Proceed south on I-476 to Exit 13 (St. Davids/Villanova).
Follow Route 30E (Lancaster Avenue) through Villanova for 2.4 miles. Turn left onto Morris Avenue. There is a Starbucks coffee shop on the right and a Sunoco station on the left corner of Morris and Lancaster. Please note that the street is called “Elliot” on the right and “Morris” on the left—and the Morris sign is hard to see! Note: there is NO sign for Bryn Mawr College on Lancaster Avenue in this direction. Follow Morris Avenue as it curves left under the train-track bridge then bears right. Cross Montgomery Avenue (at the traffic light). The Benham Gateway, which houses the Office of Admissions, is located on the corner of Morris Avenue and Yarrow Street. The driveway entrance is on Morris Avenue and ample visitor parking is available.
Take I-95 north toward Philadelphia/New York and take Exit 7 (I-476 North toward Plymouth Meeting). Follow 1-476 North approximately 12 miles to Exit 13 (St. Davids/Villanova).
Follow Route 30E (Lancaster Avenue) through Villanova for 2.4 miles. Turn left onto Morris Avenue. There is a Starbucks coffee shop on the right and a Sunoco station on the left corner of Morris and Lancaster. Please note that the street is called “Elliot” on the right and “Morris” on the left—and the Morris sign is hard to see! Note: there is NO sign for Bryn Mawr College on Lancaster Avenue in this direction. Follow Morris Avenue as it curves left under the train-track bridge then bears right. Cross Montgomery Avenue (at the traffic light). The Benham Gateway, which houses the Office of Admissions, is located on the corner of Morris Avenue and Yarrow Street. The driveway entrance is on Morris Avenue and ample visitor parking is available.
Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) east to the Valley Forge interchange at Exit 326. Follow sign to I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway). Take I-76 to Exit 331A for I-476 South (toward Chester). Proceed south on I-476 to Exit 13 (St. Davids/Villanova).
Follow Route 30E (Lancaster Avenue) through Villanova for 2.4 miles. Turn left onto Morris Avenue. There is a Starbucks coffee shop on the right and a Sunoco station on the left corner of Morris and Lancaster. Please note that the street is called “Elliot” on the right and “Morris” on the left—and the Morris sign is hard to see! Note: there is NO sign for Bryn Mawr College on Lancaster Avenue in this direction. Follow Morris Avenue as it curves left under the train-track bridge then bears right. Cross Montgomery Avenue (at the traffic light). The Benham Gateway, which houses the Office of Admissions, is located on the corner of Morris Avenue and Yarrow Street. The driveway entrance is on Morris Avenue and ample visitor parking is available.
Follow the signs from the airport to I-95 south (toward Delaware). Take Exit 7 to I-476 North (Plymouth Meeting). Follow I-476 North to Exit 13 (St. Davids/ Villanova).
Follow Route 30E (Lancaster Avenue) through Villanova for 2.4 miles. Turn left onto Morris Avenue. There is a Starbucks coffee shop on the right and a Sunoco station on the left corner of Morris and Lancaster. Please note that the street is called “Elliot” on the right and “Morris” on the left—and the Morris sign is hard to see! Note: there is NO sign for Bryn Mawr College on Lancaster Avenue in this direction. Follow Morris Avenue as it curves left under the train-track bridge then bears right. Cross Montgomery Avenue (at the traffic light). The Benham Gateway, which houses the Office of Admissions, is located on the corner of Morris Avenue and Yarrow Street. The driveway entrance is on Morris Avenue and ample visitor parking is available.
Take I-76 west (Schuylkill Expressway) to the City Avenue exit 339 (Route 1 South). Once on City Avenue, travel about 2.5 miles and turn right onto Lancaster Avenue (Route 30 West). Travel about 4 miles to reach the center of Bryn Mawr. Turn right onto Morris Avenue; a Sunoco station will be on your right and a Starbucks on your left. Follow Morris Avenue as it curves left under the train-track bridge then bears right. Cross Montgomery Avenue (at the traffic light). The Benham Gateway, which houses the Office of Admissions, is located on the corner of Morris Avenue and Yarrow Street. The driveway entrance is on Morris Avenue and ample visitor parking is available.
Getting to Bryn Mawr by Train/Mass Transit
The Bryn Mawr SEPTA station is just a 5-minute walk from campus.
From Philadelphia's 30th Street Station
Amtrak (800-USA-RAIL) has frequent service to Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station. At 30th Street Station you can transfer to a direct commuter train to Bryn Mawr on the area’s mass transit provider, SEPTA. Take the (Paoli/Thorndale line) to the Bryn Mawr station, which is about 350 yards from campus. The Norristown High Speed Line stops about three-quarters of a mile from campus.
SEPTA, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, operates commuter rail lines, buses, subways, elevated trains and trolleys throughout the Philadelphia region.
SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line Schedule
From Other Philadelphia Stations
From Philadelphia’s Market East Station (11th and Market Streets), Penn Center/Suburban Station (16th Street and J.F.K. Boulevard), or Amtrak’s 30th Street Station (30th and Market Streets), board SEPTA’s Paoli/Thorndale line, which runs from 6:15 a.m. until 12:15 a.m. on weekdays and from 7:15 a.m. until 12:15 a.m. on weekends.
To the College
The campus is a five-minute walk from the Bryn Mawr train station. Hint: you want to be on the north, residential side of the station; you will be on the correct side as you get off the train if you are coming from Philadelphia. Take the stairs by the station under the track if you’re on the other side.
- From the Bryn Mawr station, walk north on Morris Avenue (straight ahead as you get off the westbound train) for two blocks.
- You will cross Montgomery Avenue (mind the traffic lights - traffic travels very fast here).
- The Benham Gateway Building, which houses Undergraduate Admissions, is located on the corner of Morris Avenue and Yarrow Street.
If you have luggage and wish to take a taxi from the Bryn Mawr station to the College, you may call Bennett Taxi Service on a direct-line phone located on the train platform. The taxi service operates seven days a week from 5:30 a.m. until 12:30 a.m. Very often taxis are waiting for passengers at the two main entrances to the station.
Getting to Bryn Mawr by Plane
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the closest and most convenient airport for reaching Bryn Mawr College, located just 30 minutes away by car or train.
By Train from PHL
SEPTA's Airport Line has stops at all four terminals (A, B, C/D, and E). Take the Airport Line to Philadelphia's 30th Street Station, then transfer to the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line to Bryn Mawr. Total travel time is approximately 30–40 minutes. Tip: Tell the conductor your final destination is Bryn Mawr when you board at the airport — and hold onto your ticket receipt, as you'll need it to transfer at 30th Street.
By Car from PHL
Follow signs from the airport to I-95 South (toward Delaware), then take Exit 7 to I-476 North (Plymouth Meeting). Follow I-476 North to Exit 13 (St. Davids/Villanova), then continue on Route 30 East (Lancaster Avenue) to Morris Avenue. See full driving directions above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Bryn Mawr College is one of the most accessible colleges near Philadelphia, located just 11 miles from Center City on the Main Line. By car, the drive takes about 30 minutes; by SEPTA train, you can be on campus in roughly 20 minutes from 30th Street Station.
SEPTA transportation is the easiest car-free option. Take SEPTA's Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line to the Bryn Mawr station — the campus is just a 5-minute walk away. SEPTA trains run from multiple Philadelphia stations including 30th Street, Suburban Station, and Jefferson Station (Market East), with service from 6:15 a.m. to 12:15 a.m. on weekdays.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the closest and most convenient airport, approximately 30 minutes from campus by car or train. PHL is served by all major domestic carriers and many international airlines, making it the recommended choice for visitors.
Take SEPTA's Airport Line from any terminal (A, B, C/D, or E) to Philadelphia's 30th Street Station, then transfer to the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line to Bryn Mawr. Total travel time is approximately 40–50 minutes. When you board at the airport, tell the conductor your final destination is Bryn Mawr — and keep your ticket receipt, as you'll need it to board the connecting train at 30th Street.
Yes. For the most accurate routing, enter 140 Morris Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 rather than "Bryn Mawr College" — this will direct you to the Benham Gateway Building entrance, where visitor parking is available. The same address works well for Uber and Lyft drop-off.
Bryn Mawr College has several visitor parking areas depending on your destination. All visitor parking is free of charge.
- Undergraduate Admissions (Benham Gateway): Park at the Gateway Lot. Enter via the driveway on Morris Avenue. The Benham Gateway building, which houses the Office of Admissions, is located at the corner of Morris Avenue and Yarrow Street. (Parking lot address: 132 Morris Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010)
- Graduate School of Arts and Sciences: Park at the Gateway Lot. The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences main office is located in Old Library, a short walk from the parking lot. Walking directions can be found here. (Parking lot address: 132 Morris Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010)
- Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research: Ample free parking is available on-site at the GSSWSR building on Airdale Road. (Parking lot address: 300 Airdale Rd, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010)
- Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program: Visitor parking for Postbac program visitors is located at the North Roberts/Athletics Road lot. (Parking lot address: 233 N Roberts Rd, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010)
- Campus Center and Bookshop: Short-term visitor parking (20 minutes) is available in the Campus Center lot. For longer visits, please use the Athletics Lot. (Parking lot address: 804 New Gulph Rd, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010)
- Large Events and Overflow Parking: Overflow visitor parking for large campus events is available in the Athletics Lot at North Roberts Road. (Parking lot address: 233 N Roberts Rd, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010)
For questions about parking or to obtain a temporary visitor permit, contact the Campus Safety Department at (610) 526-7911.