DIRECTIONS AND VENUE INFORMATION
Google Map of the School of Music - Esber Recital Hall
Parking is easy for concerts!
Parking for Penn State evening and weekend events is easy. Simply download and complete the form and send it with payment to the University Parking Office at the address shown. The Parking Office will send you a permit that is valid in all regular faculty and staff parking areas anytime after 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and all day Saturday and Sunday. The permit will not be valid in any of the resident student parking areas, or spaces specifically reserved by signage. The evening/weekend permit is also not valid for events held at the Bryce Jordan Center.
It’s that simple! Purchase your permit now for hassle-free parking when you attend an arts performance, lecture, or special event.
One stop, one permit, all the evening and weekend access you need!
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Visitor Parking Information
Directions to University Park Campus
The University Park campus is located at the geographical center of Pennsylvania. Access to the campus is available by car, bus and air.
If traveling by car:
The Campus is located within driving distance of many major cities including Harrisburg (1.5 hrs., 90 mi), Pittsburgh (3 hrs., 137 mi), Philadelphia (3.5 hrs., 194 mi), Baltimore (3.5 hrs., 155 mi), Washington D.C. (4 hrs., 190 mi), New York City (5 hrs., 250 mi) and Toronto (6.5 hrs., 304 mi).
From New York City, the suggested route is via the George Washington Bridge to I-80. In Pennsylvania, exit I- 80 at exit 161 (Bellefonte) and follow PA Route 220 south to State College. Take Exit 74 for Innovation Park/Penn State University.
From the Philadelphia area, take Philadelphia Schuylkill Expressway to the Pennsylvania Turnpike, leave the Turnpike at Exit 247 (Harrisburg East), and follow I-283 to I-83 and proceed north on I-83 to the I-81 interchange. Then follow I-81 south to Route 322, 22 West exit. Proceed west on Route 322 through Lewistown to State College Exit 74.
From Pittsburgh, follow Route 22 East to Duncansville, I-99/Route 220 North to Route 322 East to Mt. Nittany Expressway/State College Exit 73,
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Follow Route 22 East beyond Duncansville to Water Street, Route 45 East to Pine Grove Mills and Route 26 North to State College.
From the west, take I-80 to exit 123 (Woodland) just east of Clearfield, then US Route 322 east to State College, or exit I-80 at exit 161 (Bellefonte) and follow PA Route 220 south to State College.
From Washington, D.C., take Route 270 to Frederick then Route 70 to Breezewood - PA turnpike (exit 12) - and go one exit West to Bedford (exit 11); Take I-99 north to Route 220 to Route 322 East to State College Exit 74,
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take I-95 or the Baltimore-Washington Parkway to Baltimore, west loop I-695 to I-83 north. Continue on I- 83 north to the I-81 interchange. Then follow I-81 south to Route 322, 22 exit. Proceed west on Route 322 to Lewistown and State College.
If traveling by bus:
Fullington Trailways (814-238-1100) and Greyhound Lines (814-238-7971) connections are available to and from State College. The Megabus also has daily service to State College.
If traveling by air:
Several Carriers serve the State College area through the University Park Airport (SCE), located five miles from campus (see map to right). Rental car, limousine, and taxi service is available.
Private or charter aircraft may fly into University Park Airport. Please call (814) 865-5511 to make arrangements.
Located ninety miles southeast of State College, Harrisburg International Airport offers an alternative arrival and departure location. Rental car service is available.