University of Richmond

As part of its enhanced transportation system, the University of Richmond partnered with Groome Transportation to meet transit needs both on and off campus. Travel options include: •GRTC connector bus to transfer points at Willow Lawn, and Grove Avenue at North Thompson Street •Charter service with vans and buses •Campus safety shuttle •UR Downtown shuttle •Spider Shuttle to Short Pump Town Center and Regency Square Mall •Partnerships with Zipcar and Zimride To help manage the transportation initiative, the University now has a full-time, on-campus transportation coordinator from Groome Transportation. If you are planning to travel to Richmond by air, the Richmond International Airport is located 25 minutes east of campus. There are rental car companies onsite at the airport as well as limousine and cab services to campus. Amtrak trains and Greyhound buses also serve Richmond. The train station and bus station are located approximately 10 miles from the campus. Cabs are available at both the train station and bus station. Acton Cab Company (804-360-7106), Groome Transportation (804-748-0779), Veterans Cab Association (804-276-8990), Yellow Cab Company (804-222-7300).

Visit: http://www.richmond.edu/visit/directions.html From the West: From I-64, take Exit 183/Glenside Drive south. Continue south on Glenside Drive to the fourth traffic light (Three Chopt Road). Turn left on Three Chopt. Continue straight for 8/10 mile. Turn right onto Boatwright Drive (apporximately .5 mile after the traffic signal). At the bottom of the hill, make a left onto Campus Drive. Make the first right into the main entrance of campus. From US 60 (Midlothian Turnpike), turn left on State Route 147 (Huguenot Road) continue to Three Chopt Road, trun left on Three Chopt Road. Turn left on Towana Drive (approximately .5 mile after turning onto Three Chopt). Make a left into the main entrance of campus. From the Southwest: US 360 (Hull Street Road), take Rte. 288 North to the Powhite Parkway (toll road). Continue for nine miles to State Rte. 150 (Chippenham Pkwy.) North. After two miles, exit onto State Rte. 147 (Huguenot Road). Turn right on State Route 147. You will pass over the James River on the Huguenot bridge. Proceed to the second traffic light after the bridge (Three Chopt Road). Turn left on Three Chopt. Turn left on Towana Drive (approximately .5 mile after turning onto Three Chopt). Make a left into the main entrance of campus. From the North: From I-95 (Do not take I-295). Take exit 79 off I-95 to I-64 west, continue west on I-64. Take Exit 183-A/Glenside Drive south. Continue south on Glenside Drive to the fifth traffic light (Three Chopt Road). Turn left on Three Chopt, Continue straight for 8/10 mile. Turn right onto Boatwright Drive (approximately .5 mile after the traffic signal). At the bottom of the hill, make a left onto Campus Drive. Make the first right into the main entrance of campus. From the East: From I-64. West on I-64. As you approach the city of Richmond, I-64 West merges with I-95 North. Take I-95 North to exit 79 back onto I-64 West. Take Exit 183-A/Glenside Drive south. Continue south on Glenside Drvie to the fifth traffic light (Three Chopt Road). Turn left on Three Chopt. Continue straight for 8/10 mile. Turn right onto Boatwright Drive (approximately .5 mile after the traffic signal). At the bottom of the hill, make a left onto Campus Drive. Make the first right into the main entrance of campus. From the South: I-85 to I-95. Take Exit 79 off I-95 north to I-64 west, continue west on I-64. Take Exit 183-A/Glensied Drive south. Continue south on Glenside Drive to the fifth traffic light (Three Chopt Road). Turn left on Three Chopt. Continue straight for 8/10 mile. Turn right onto Boatwright Drive (approximately .5 mile after the traffic signal). At the bottom of the hill, make a left onto Campus Drive. Make the first right into the main entrance of campus.

The following lodging options are located 10-15 minutes from the University of Richmond Campus. Best Western Executive Inn 7007 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23294 Country Inn & Suites by Carlson - Richmond West 8010 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23294 Courtyard Richmond West by Marriott 6400 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230 Embassy Suites Hotel Richmond - The Commerce Center 2925 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, VA 23294 Fairfield Inn & Suites - Richmond Northwest 9937 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233 Holiday Inn Express - Richmond Northwest 9933 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233 La Quinta Inn & Suites - Richmond-Chesterfield 1301 Huguenot Rd., Midlothian, VA 23113 Quality Inn West End 8008 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23294 Roslyn Conference Center 8727 River Rd., Richmond, VA 23229 SpringHill Suites Richmond Northwest 9960 Independence Park Drive, Henrico, VA 23233 The Westin Hotel 6631 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230