Emory University School of Law is located on Emory University’s main campus in the suburban Atlanta neighborhood of Druid Hills. The campus is approximately a 15-minute drive from the downtown, midtown, and Buckhead areas. If traveling from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, plan on at least a 30 minute trip by car. MARTA, Atlanta’s mass transit system, provides regular bus service and several train stations near campus.

Airport:

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
1 World Way
Los Angeles, CA 90045

Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
2627 N. Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505

Shuttles from LAX/BUR to UPC (University Park Campus)

Cost: $14.00-$17.00

Super Shuttle (https://www.supershuttle.com/)

Prime Time Shuttle (http://primetimeshuttle.hudsonltd.net/res?USERIDENTRY=TROJAN07&LOGON=GO)

Taxi from LAX to UPC
Cost: $40.00-$50.00

Taxi from BUR to UPC
Cost: $40.00-$55.00

Lyft/Uber from LAX to UPC
Cost: $10.00-$30.00 POOL $17.00-30.00 UberX

Lyft/Uber from BUR to UPC
Cost: $15.00-$35.00 POOL $27.00-40.00 UberX

Car: The University Park Campus — home to USC Gould — is located two miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles and one mile from the intersection of the Santa Monica Freeway (I-10) and the Harbor Freeway (I-110). The nearest freeway exit for USC Gould is from I-110 onto Exposition Boulevard.

Metro: USC Gould is conveniently located near all Metro subway lines and Metrolink trains. The Metro subway lines and Metrolink trains will require a transfer to the Metro Expo line or a bus. Trains run from Orange County, San Bernardino, Riverside, Antelope Valley, Ventura, and Santa Barbara direct to Union Station.  Metro Rail also runs subway lines to the Red Line (North Hollywood), Purple Line (Mid City), Gold Line (Asuza/East Los Angeles), and Blue Line (Long Beach).  Please visit www.metrolinktrains.com, www.amtrak.com, or www.metro.net for more information.

Alternatively, you can ride the Metro Expo line directly to the USC campus with a stop literally steps from the law school. The Expo line connects downtown Los Angeles with Santa Monica. Visit https://www.metro.net/.

There are several bus routes to campus. Visit https://www.metro.net/ to plan your route.

Airport: New York City is served by three major airports. To get to New York University School of Law from:

John F. Kennedy International (JFK) –The AirTrain stops at every JFK terminal and connects with the NY subway. Take the AirTrain, followed by the “E” subway to the W. 4^th station. NYC taxis offer a flat rate of $52.80 plus 20% tip from the airport into Manhattan. The NYCAirporter bus costs $17.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) – The Q70 SBS LaGuardia Link (terminals B, C, D) goes from LGA to the Jackson Heights/Roosevelt Av/74th St/Broadway subway station where there are connections to the E, F, M, R, and 7 subway lines.  Supershuttle and GO Airport Shuttle cost $15 to go into midtown Manhattan and the NYCAirporter bus costs $14.

Newark-Liberty International Airport (EWR) – Take NJ Transit or Amtrak to Penn Station, followed by the A, C, or E subway lines to the W. 4^th Station. Take PATH train to 9^th Street station.

Bus – Many regional bus lines serve New York from the east coast, including BestBus, Bolt Bus, Eastern Shuttle, Greyhound, Megabus, Sprinter Bus, Vamoose, and Washington Deluxe

Amtrak – The passenger rail service operates in 46 states and the District of Columbia in the U.S. Amtrak operates more than 300 trains each day, to more than 500 destinations. In the New York City, Amtrak stops at Penn Station, 8th Avenue and West 31st Street.

By Taxi, Uber, Lyft, or Airport Shuttle

Taxi fare from:

• Midway Airport to campus is approximately $25–$35
• O’Hare Airport to campus is approximately $50–$70
• Downtown to campus is approximately $15–$25.

Taxis are readily available at both airports. If you need to request a taxi, please keep the following information handy:

• Checker Cab: 312.243.2537 or text your full name and pickup address to 312-520-3029.

If you need a taxi to pick you up from the Law School, you must call in advance. You should give them the Law School address (1111 East 60th Street).

You can also use the Uber app or Lyft app to request a ride to and from the Law School and other locations throughout Chicago.

Airport Shuttle: If you are downtown, you can easily get to the Law School by using public transportation; however, using public transportation to get to the Law School from either airport can be difficult as you will need to transfer modes of transport somewhere downtown. You may want to contact Omega Shuttle at 773-483-OMEGA (773-483-6634) or www.omegashuttle.com. Omega has designated stops at the University and around Hyde Park. Another option is Continental Airport Express at 888-2TheVan (888-284-3826) or www.airportexpress.com. If you plan to use one of these services, you should contact them before arriving in Chicago.

By Bus or Train

The Law School can be reached using the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) public bus and train lines, as well as the Metra commuter train.

The base fare for a trip on a CTA train is $2.25 and a CTA bus is $2.00 with up to two transfers permitted within two hours for an additional $0.25. We recommend that you purchase and load money onto a Ventra card or pass (the CTA’s transit card) so that you can take advantage of the reduced prices for transfers. To learn more about how to use the CTA or to plan your trip, please visit www.transitchicago.com.

Fares for a one-way ticket on the Metra commuter train run from $3.75 to $8.00 depending on the time of day you plan to travel.

Using the CTA Bus and Train Lines

From O’Hare to Downtown:

• Take the CTA Blue Line train from O’Hare (follow the signs in the airport) to downtown Chicago (approximately 60 minutes).
• Get off the train at the Jackson stop.
• After you get off the train, walk one block east to the intersection of Jackson and State Streets and follow the instructions below under the heading “From Downtown to Hyde Park”.
• Another convenient and cost-effective transportation option is to take the CTA Blue Line train from O’Hare to the Jackson stop and instead of transferring to the #2 or #6 bus as described below, take a taxi, Uber, or Lyft to the Law School. Taxi fare from downtown to the Law School will be approximately $15-$25 and taxis should be readily available from the Jackson train stop. Please ask the taxi driver to drop you off at the Law School (1111 East 60th Street, Hyde Park).

From Downtown to Hyde Park:

At Jackson and State Streets, catch either the CTA #2 or #6 bus southbound to Hyde Park

• #6 Bus (Jackson Park Express)
  • From State and Jackson Streets, take the #6 bus southbound (approx. 30 mins).
  • Get off the bus at either 57th or 59th Street and Stony Island, and walk west towards campus.
  • Turn left onto Woodlawn Avenue (heading south) and cross over the Midway Plaisance.
  • Turn right onto 60th Street.
  • The Law School is located on East 60th Street just west of University Avenue.
• #2 Bus (Hyde Park Express; brings you closer to our door but only runs during the morning and evening rush hours)
  • From State and Jackson Streets, take the #2 bus southbound (approx. 30 mins).
  • Get off the bus at 60th Street and Woodlawn Avenue and walk west.
  • The Law School is located on East 60th Street just west of University Avenue.

From Midway to Hyde Park:

• Catch the #59 bus (59th/61st) from the Midway Orange Line Station (approx. 58 mins).
• Get off the bus at 61st Street and University Avenue.
• Once off the bus, walk north towards the Law School (you will be facing the back of the Law School and the parking lot).

Using the Metra Rail

From Downtown to Hyde Park:

• Catch the Metra Electric District commuter train at the Millennium Station (151 N. Michigan Ave.), the Van Buren Street station (132 E. Van Buren Street), or the Museum Campus/11th Street station (Michigan Avenue at 11th Street).
• Get off the train at the 55th/56th/57th Street or the 59th Street station and walk west towards the campus.
• Turn left onto Woodlawn Avenue (heading south) and cross over the Midway Plaisance.
• Turn right onto 60th Street.
• The Law School is located on East 60th Street just west of University Avenue.

Washington, DC is served by three major airports. To get to American University Washington College of Law:

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) – DCA is a 10-minute drive to the nation’s capital and is the closest airport to American University Washington College of Law’s Tenley campus. The airport is accessible on Metrorail’s Blue/Yellow lines.

Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) – BWI is a 45-minute drive to DC. Shuttles take you to Amtrak and MARC (Maryland Area Regional Commuter) trains bound for Washington, DC’s Union Station. Take the MARC train from BWI to Union Station in DC. Then take from Union Station take the Red Line metro to Tenleytown Metro stop.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) – Also a 45-minute drive to DC, IAD has the Silver Line Express Bus which costs $5 and gets you to and from the Metro.

SuperShuttle travels from/to all three DC area airports.

Taxis in DC are metered and plentiful. There is an additional $3.00 surcharge added to a fare from the Ronald Reagan National Airport. Uber is also available. 

Bus – Many regional bus lines serve Washington, DC, from the east coast, including BestBus, Bolt Bus, Eastern Shuttle, Greyhound, Megabus, Sprinter Bus, Vamoose, and Washington Deluxe.

Amtrak – The passenger rail service operates in 46 states and the District of Columbia in the U.S. Amtrak operates more than 300 trains each day, to more than 500 destinations. In Washington, DC, Amtrak stops at Union Station, 8th Avenue and West 31st Street.

Once In DC – By Metro –Take the Red Line to Tenleytown/AU Metro Station. At the top of the first escalator bear right to take the next escalator to the street level. This will bring you to Wisconsin Avenue next to Best Buy entrance. Turn right and walk down Wisconsin Avenue, cross Albemarle Street, and walk one block to Tenley Circle. At the circle, (St. Ann’s Church on your right) take a right onto Yuma Street and the law school will on your left. There are a number of Metro bus routes that have stops near campus. Please view the Trip Planner resource on www.wmata.com to see the easiest way to travel to campus via either Metro bus or Metro train.