The Wharton School
Huntsmann Hall
3730 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Jon M.
Huntsman Hall is more than Wharton’s newest, biggest building - it’s the
locus of Wharton’s culture, unifying learning, community, teamwork, and
innovation. The design of the building - from its cutting-edge
technology to new classroom designs - is tailored to Wharton’s
innovative curriculum and interactive learning methods. In short, it
provides an ideal environment in which to prepare tomorrow’s business
leaders.
With 324,000 square feet, 48 classrooms, 57 group study rooms, lecture halls, auditoriums and conference rooms - the building is one of the most sophisticated large-scale instructional center of any educational institution in the world. With its warm natural finishes of wood, brick and stone, reflecting the historic significance of surrounding buildings on the University campus, it connects Wharton to the world.
Directions:
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From the Northeast: (New Jersey, New York, New England) Take the New Jersey Turnpike to exit 4 for Route 73 North. Proceed on Route 73 North to I-295 South. From I-295 South, take exit 26 of I-76 West. Cross over to Philadelphia via the Walt Whitman Bridge. This section of I-76 is also called the Schuylkill Expressway. Take exit 40, South Street, which EXITS ON THE LEFT , and turn right to enter campus. . Follow South Street until it turns into Spruce Street, then follow Spruce to 38th Street, turn right and go under the pedestrian bridge. Jon M. Huntsman Hall is at the end of the block on the right. Parking can be found in the garage located at the northeastern corner of 38th and Walnut Streets, about $12.00 per day.
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From the Northwest: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 24, Valley Forge Interchange. Take I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) approximately 17 miles to Exit 40, South Street, which EXITS ON THE LEFT. Turn right to enter the campus. Follow South Street until it turns into Spruce Street, then follow Spruce to 38th Street, turn right and go under the pedestrian bridge. Jon M. Huntsman Hall is at the end of the block on the right. Parking can be found in the garage located at the northeastern corner of 38th and Walnut Streets, about $12.00 per day.
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From the North: Take I-95 South to I-676 Westbound toward Center City. From I-676 exit in less than two miles taking "exit only" ramp towards the airport marked I-76 East. Proceed less than a mile to Exit 40, South Street, which EXITS ON THE LEFT. Turn right to enter the campus. Follow South Street until it turns into Spruce Street, then follow Spruce to 38th Street, turn right and go under the pedestrian bridge. Jon M. Huntsman Hall is at the end of the block on the right. Parking can be found in the garage located at the northeastern corner of 38th and Walnut Streets, about $12.00 per day.
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From the South: Take I-95 North to Exit 11 signed "291 West to I-76". Follow 291 West across (Platt) Bridge to 26th Street (make the first left at the bottom of the bridge), which leads directly onto I-76 West. Take I-76 West 3 miles to Exit 40, South Street, which EXITS ON THE LEFT. Turn left to enter the campus. Follow South Street until it turns into Spruce Street, then follow Spruce to 38th Street, turn right and go under the pedestrian bridge. Jon M. Huntsman Hall is at the end of the block on the right. Parking can be found in the garage located at the northeastern corner of 38th and Walnut Streets, about $12.00 per day.
All Amtrak Northeast Corridor trains and all SEPTA Regional trains stop at the 30th Street Station.
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From there one can walk to campus in about 15 minutes. Exit the train station to Market Street. Walk west (away from the center city area) up Market Street to 38th Street. Turn left on 38th Street and follow to Walnut Street (2 blocks). Cross Walnut Street and Jon M. Huntsman Hall is on your left.
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A metered cab costs about $5 including tip and the ride takes about 5 minutes.
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The No. 30 bus also runs from the station to campus · Or from 30th St Station, one may take the R1, R2 or R3 railroad lines west (service at least every 30 minutes) one stop to the University City Station (behind the Penn Tower Hotel). Upon exiting the station, walk to your right (north) to the intersection which will be South Street and make a left. You should be able to see the stadium. Walk 4 blocks west on South Street (which will turn into Spruce Street - only the name changes). Follow Spruce to 38th Street, turn right and go under the pedestrian bridge. Jon M. Huntsman Hall is at the end of the block on the right. It is approximately a ten-minute walk. The train fare is $2.25 and the ride is approx. 3 minutes.
From Philadelphia International Airport:
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Train: The Airport Express Train leaves every half-hour (4 minutes after the hour) and arrives at the University City Station (see walking directions from By Train - the section entitled Or from 30th St Station)on Convention Ave or to 30th Street Station. The fare is $5 and the ride takes 22 minutes. Fares and schedules are available at the Transportation and Parking Office, 447A, 3401 Walnut Street.
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Taxi: A metered cab costs about $20 including tip and the ride takes about 20 minutes.
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Limo: A limosine leaves every 20 minutes for the Penn Tower Hotel. The fare is $6 and the ride takes about 20 minutes
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Car: To get to the campus, follow the directions for Arriving by Car, driving from the South.