Directions

All directions to campus listed below are given in relation to the University's main entrance.

To visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission: From the main entrance, take the first right onto Richmond Way. The Office of Undergraduate Admission is the first building on the right—Brunet Hall.

For other locations on campus, please download and print the campus map to reach your final destination.

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Visiting by Car

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 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 US 60 (Midlothian Turnpike)
Turn left on State Route 147 (Huguenot Road) and continue approximately eight miles to Three Chopt Road. Turn 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:
From US 360 (Hull Street Road)
Take Route 288 north to the Powhite Parkway (toll road). Continue for nine miles to State Route 150 (Chippenham Parkway) north. After two miles, exit onto State Route 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 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 Drive to the fifth traffic light (Three Chopt Road). Turn left on Three Chopt. Continue straight for .8 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/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 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.

Visiting by Plane

Richmond International Airport (RIC) is located seven miles northeast of the city of Richmond and approximately 19 miles from campus. Taxi and rental car service are available.

Directions from the Airport:
Depart the airport via I-64 west. 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 Drive to the fifth traffic light (Three Chopt Road). Turn left on Three Chopt. Continue straight for .8 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.

Visiting by Train

Amtrak serves the University of Richmond via its Staples Mill Road station (RVR), which is located approximately 5 miles northeast of campus. Taxi and rental car service (Avis: 804-270-0888) to campus is available.

Directions from the Train Station:
Depart the station via Staples Mill Road/US-33 east (a left turn from the parking lot). Turn right onto VA-356 west/Glenside Drive. Continue to follow VA-356 west/Glenside Drive (approximately 2.8 miles) until the intersection with Three Chopt Road. Turn left on Three Chopt. Continue straight for .8 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.

Visiting by Bus

Greyhound serves the Richmond area through its North Boulevard station located approximately 6 miles northeast of campus. Taxi service to campus is available at the station.

Directions from the Bus Station:
Depart the station by taking a right on Boulevard. Continue for 2.6 miles until the intersection with Monument Avenue. Turn right onto Monument Avenue and proceed until Monument Avenue dead-ends at the intersection with Glenside Drive/Horsepen Road. Turn left. At the first light, turn left on Three Chopt Road. Continue straight for .8 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.

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