About Peirce:
Directions to Peirce
From Washington DC / Points South including Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Take I-95 North, past the Philadelphia International Airport to the Broad Street/Pattison Avenue exit. Travel north on Broad Street approximately 2.5 miles. Pass Pine Street and make a left on Spruce. Go one block and make a left onto 15th Street. At the next block, make a left onto Pine Street. The main entrance to Peirce College is on the right at 1420 Pine Street.
From Southern New Jersey /Atlantic City Area
Travel on the Atlantic City Expressway until it merges with Route 42 North. Follow signs to the Walt Whitman Bridge. Cross the toll bridge to Broad Street/Pattison Avenue exit. Travel north on Broad Street approximately 2.5 miles. Pass Pine Street and make a left on Spruce. Go one block and make a left onto 15th Street. At the next block, make a left onto Pine Street. The main entrance to Peirce College is on the right at 1420 Pine Street.
From New York, New Jersey and all Points via NJ Turnpike
Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 4. Take Route 73 North and follow signs to Route 38 West. Travel Route 38 West and follow signs for the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. The exit for the bridge will take you to Route 30 West/ Admiral Wilson Boulevard. Cross the Ben Franklin toll bridge to the 6th Street South exit. Follow 6th Street south to Spruce Street. Turn right onto Spruce Street. Cross over Broad Street. Turn left onto 15th Street. At the next block, make a left onto Pine Street. The main entrance to Peirce College is on the right at 1420 Pine Street.
From the North via I-95 South in Pennsylvania
Travel on I-95 South to I-676 West. Exit at Broad Street. Follow 15th Street to Pine Street (approx. 11 blocks). Turn left onto Pine Street. The main entrance to Peirce College is on the right at 1420 Pine Street.
From Harrisburg and Points West
Travel east on the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 24. Take Route 76 East to the South Street Exit (Left Lane Exit). Make a left and cross the South Street Bridge. Travel east to 15th Street and turn left. Go two blocks north to Pine Street and turn right. The main entrance to Peirce College is on the right at 1420 Pine Street.
From Northern Pennsylvania
Travel the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike to I-476. Follow I-476 to 76 East. Take either I-76 or I-95 to I-676 (Vine Street Expressway) and exit at Broad Street (Central Philadelphia). Follow Broad Street around City Hall. Travel south on Broad Street five blocks to Spruce Street. Make a right on Spruce, go one block to 15th Street. Make a left onto 15th Street. At the next block, make a left onto Pine Street. The main entrance to Peirce College is on the right at 1420 Pine Street.
Public Transportation
Subway:
The Broad Street Subway's Walnut-Locust Station is located three blocks from Peirce College. Market-Frankford and Subway Surface riders should make a free transfer to the Broad Street Line at the 15th & Market stop.
Regional Rail: All Regional Rail Lines stop at Suburban Station, where riders can transfer to the nearby Broad Street Line at City Hall Station or take the 15-minute walk to Peirce College.
Bus: Routes C, 27, and 32 travel along Broad Street. Route 12 runs east-west along Locust and Walnut Streets. Other nearby buses include Routes 9, 21, and 42, which run along Walnut and Chestnut Streets. Please check www.septa.org for updates or changes.
Phlash:
The Phlash is a trolley connecting Center City attractions to most downtown hotels. It is an easy way to get around to 18 key locations in Center City. Cost is $1 each time you board. Visit www.gophila.com/phlash for a route map and other details.
New Jersey's PATCO High Speed Line:
Take the High Speed Line toward Philadelphia, to the last stop, or 15/16th & Locust Street. Take the stairs to street level at the 15th street exit (Fado Irish Pub and Cosi restaurants are across from each other). From there, walk two blocks south on 15th Street to Pine Street. Cross over Pine street and turn left. Peirce College's main entrance is 1420 Pine, one half block up on the right.
Parking
Below is a partial list of parking lots and garages close to Peirce. For up-to-date information, including estimated costs, please check:
http://www.philapark.org/
parkinglocator/parking_locator.aspx
| Street Address | Operator | Garage or Lot | Total Spaces | Distance to Peirce |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1513 S Pine Street | Central Parking | Lot | 30 | 358 feet |
| 337 S Broad Street | Five Star Parking | Garage | 125 | 425 feet |
| Broad and Spruce Streets | Parkway Corporation | Garage | 127 | 595 feet |
| 15th Street & South Street | E Z Parks, Inc. | Lot | 120 | 691 feet |
| 414 S 16th Street | Five Star Parking | Garage | 93 | 692 feet |
| 1314 Spruce Street | Five Star Parking | Lot | 80 | 868 feet |
| 1627 Pine Street | Parkway Corporation | Lot | 102 | 921 feet |