Campus Transportation
Ann Lin ’29“It’s amazing how easy it is to explore a lively city and then come back to a peaceful, castle-like campus.”
Philadelphia Within Reach
Our campus is about 11 miles west of Philadelphia, close enough for the city to become part of your Bryn Mawr experience. Full-time Bryn Mawr undergraduate students receive a free SEPTA UPass for the fall and spring semesters, with access to SEPTA buses, trolleys, subways, and Regional Rail. You can head into the city for an internship, a museum visit, a performance, a meal with friends, or a little time away from campus, then return to Bryn Mawr by public transit.
Commute Across the Tri-Co
Bryn Mawr students are part of the Tri-Co community, which includes Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Swarthmore. The Blue Bus helps students travel between Bryn Mawr and Haverford for classes, events, and everyday Bi-Co plans. The Tri-Co Van extends that access to Swarthmore, giving students a practical way to reach classes, programs, and opportunities across the wider Tri-Co community.
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Campus and Local Transportation Options
Bryn Mawr students use College transportation services and regional transit to move across the Bi-Co/Tri-Co network and into the Philadelphia area. Use the options below to learn how each service supports travel beyond campus.
The Blue Bus is Bryn Mawr’s shuttle service between Bryn Mawr and Haverford every hour during operation hours. Students use it during the academic year to get to classes, attend events, visit friends, and move between the two campuses without needing a car. For students interested in the Bi-Co experience, the Blue Bus makes Haverford a regular part of campus life while keeping Bryn Mawr as home base.
For students whose plans take them to Swarthmore, the Tri-Co Van provides scheduled transportation during the academic year. The service helps Bryn Mawr students reach Swarthmore for classes, campus programs, performances, meetings, and other Tri-Co opportunities without needing to arrange their own ride. Students can review the current schedule, stops, and service details before planning their trip.
Bryn Mawr’s SEPTA UPass gives eligible students access to Philadelphia and the surrounding counties during the academic year. Your Key Card can be used anywhere on SEPTA’s network of subways, buses, trolleys, and regional rail lines during the fall and spring semesters. Your pass will be valid at all times and on all services provided by SEPTA, with a 240-ride limit per month (8 rides per day).
If you have questions about the Septa UPass Program, email septapass@brynmawr.edu.
Bryn Mawr offers airport shuttle service on select academic break travel days, giving students an additional option when they need to travel to or from the Philadelphia area. Students can reserve a ride online through Bryn Mawr Transportation, with online credit card payment required. For students and families planning around fall, Thanksgiving, winter, or spring break travel, the Airport Shuttle page is the best place to check available run dates, reservation details, and cancellation information.
For students exploring Bryn Mawr’s Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research, the GSSWSR Shuttle page gathers transportation details in one place. Students can check shuttle schedules and updates, review maps and directions, and connect back to the GSSWSR website as they plan their time on campus.
The Lantern Shuttle gives Bryn Mawr students another way to get around in the evening during the academic year. Students can call the Lantern Shuttle dispatcher to request a ride from campus locations, including residence halls, academic buildings, and other common gathering spots. The shuttle also picks up from nearby transit stops, including the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail station and the Norristown High Speed Line station, which can make it easier to return to campus after using SEPTA. After Lantern Shuttle hours, students can contact Campus Safety for an escort.
To Request a Ride, Call: 610-526-7900
Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft can be helpful for visitors or students planning trips that fall outside regular campus transportation or public transit options. For the most accurate campus drop-off when visiting Bryn Mawr, use 140 Morris Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, which directs riders to the Benham Gateway Building entrance.
Campus Safety offers free bicycle registration for members of the Bryn Mawr College community.
Once the form is completed, a decal will be placed on the bicycle, clearly marking it and deterring theft. A copy of the registration form will be on file with Campus Safety, and the owner will retain a copy. Bicycle registration is an important prevention tool, and in the unfortunate event that the bicycle is stolen, the information can be shared with the police. Please visit our office for more information.
Bryn Mawr Station is served by SEPTA’s Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line, giving students and visitors a direct public transit connection to Philadelphia and other Main Line destinations. The station is close to campus, making Regional Rail one of the easiest car-free ways to travel between Bryn Mawr and Center City.
SEPTA bus service gives students another way to move through Bryn Mawr and connect with nearby Main Line destinations. Routes 105 and 106 serve the Bryn Mawr area and can help students reach local stops or connect with the wider SEPTA system.
Planning a Visit? We’ll Help You Get Here
As you plan your trip, you can explore campus visit options through Admissions and reach out to our Department of Transportation with questions about getting to campus, nearby transit, shuttle services, or other travel details. Our transportation team can help you think through the practical pieces, so you can spend more time getting to know Bryn Mawr.
Steve Green, Director of TransportationTransportation is an integral part of what makes the Tri-Co Consortium possible. That’s what we do.
Bringing a Car to Campus?
Students who plan to park on campus must register their vehicle with Campus Safety and follow College parking regulations. Resident first-year students are not permitted to bring a vehicle to campus. Visitors can find guidance on designated parking areas and temporary parking permits before arriving.
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Campus Transportation FAQs
Bryn Mawr students can take the Blue Bus, a free shuttle that runs between Bryn Mawr College and Haverford College. The service makes it easy to travel between campuses for classes, activities, events, dining, and other opportunities within the Bi-College community.
Bryn Mawr students can take the Tri-Co Van, which connects Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Swarthmore Colleges. The shuttle gives students convenient transportation between campuses for classes, events, activities, and other Tri-College opportunities.
Yes. Eligible Bryn Mawr students receive a free SEPTA Key Advantage UPass during the fall and spring semesters. The pass can be used on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and Regional Rail, making it easier to travel throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding region.
No. A car is not necessary for most Bryn Mawr students. The campus is walkable, and students can use College transportation, including the Blue Bus and Tri-Co Van, to travel between Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Swarthmore. SEPTA also provides access to Philadelphia and other destinations throughout the region.
Parking may be available for students, employees, and visitors in designated areas. Permits, registration, visitor rules, and restrictions may apply.
Yes. Bryn Mawr offers the Lantern Shuttle, an after-hours transportation service that operates from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. during the academic year, except during break periods. Students can request rides between campus locations and designated nearby train stations.
For the most accurate information, contact Bryn Mawr College’s transportation, facilities, public safety, or campus services office, depending on the question.
Phone: (610) 526-7911