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The Villanova Conference Center is located about 0.5 miles from the University campus and it features a large parking space. Be sure to observe all speed limits when approaching campus - particularly on 320 (Spring Mill Road) and County Line Road.

From the West: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 24 (Valley Forge/Route 76). Take Route 76 East to the Gulph Mills Exit. At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn right onto Route 320-South. At the third traffic light, turn right onto Matsonford Road. At the first light (just over a mile), turn left onto County Line Road. The entrance to the Conference Center will be on your right.

From the South: Take I-95 North to exit 7, the I-476 (the Blue Route) Interchange. Continue on I-476 North to exit 13, St. Davids/Villanova (US Rt. 30). Follow Rt. 30 East. Turn left onto Rt. 320. Cross the bridge and turn left on the next traffic light onto County Line Rd. The entrance to the Conference Center will be on your right.

From the North and East: Take the NJ Turnpike to exit 6, the PA Turnpike. Continue on the PA Turnpike to the I-476 (the Blue Route) Interchange. Follow I-476 South to exit 13, St. Davids/Villanova (US Rt. 30). Follow Rt. 30 East. Turn left onto Rt. 320. Cross the bridge and turn left on the next traffic light onto County Line Rd. The entrance to the Conference Center will be on your right.

View a map of the area.

Arriving by Train:

From Philadelphia's 30th Street Station (AMTRAK), Market East Station, or Suburban Station: Take SEPTA's Paoli/Thorndale Line (Regional Rail) to the Radnor stop. This train runs approximately every 30 minutes between Center City & Villanova. View train schedule. Be sure to purchase your ticket from a ticket window or machine in advance, if possible. There is a surcharge for purchasing on the train.

From Philadelphia's 69th Street Terminal: The Market Street Subway Elevated Line connects with the Norristown High Speed Line at 69th Street station. Use the "County Line" stop which is closest to the Conference Center (as opposed to the "Villanova" stop). View R-100 schedule.

Arriving by Plane:

The Villanova Campus is 25 minutes from the Philadelphia International Airport by car. Take I-95 South to I-476 North. Continue North on I-467 to exit 13, St. Davids/Villanova (US Rt. 30). Follow Rt. 30 East. Turn left onto Rt. 320. Cross the bridge and turn left on the next traffic light onto County Line Rd. The entrance to the Conference Center will be on your right.

For limousine service from the airport directly to Villanova, contact Bennett's Main Line Airport Services at 610-525-0513. ($17-$25)

By train from the airport: SEPTA's Airport Line operates every 30 minutes from the Philadephia Airport to 30th Street Station. From 30th Street, you will transfer to the Paoli/Thorndale train - follow the directions above "BY TRAIN: From Philadelphia's 30th Street Station". View the Airport line train schedule. The total fare from the Airport to Villanova should be less than $10. Be sure to purchase your ticket from the machine in advance if possible. There is a surcharge for purchasing on the train.