Direction to Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

General Location

Old Dominion University is a state-assisted institution in Norfolk, Virginia, a historic metropolitan and historic area with a population of approximately 1.4 million. Located 200 miles south of Washington, D.C., Old Dominion University is within minutes of the world's largest Naval Base, the largest East Coast seaport and the oceanfront.

General Directions

Norfolk is accessible by major highways from all four directions:

From the North: Take I-95 south to Richmond. Exit on I-64 East toward Norfolk-Virginia Beach. Take the Hampton-Roads Bridge-Tunnel. Exit I-64 on any Norfolk exit.
From the West: Take Route 460 or Route 58 East. Continue until entering I-264 into Portsmouth. Take either the Downtown or Midtown tunnels into Norfolk.
From the East: Take Route 44 (The Norfolk-Virginia Beach Expressway) to I-264 directly into Norfolk.
From the South: Take Highway 17 North to Dominion Boulevard (104) in Norfolk.

Tunnels -- Information about Hampton Roads tunnels is available as follows:

Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel -- (757) 624-3511
Downtown and Midtown Tunnels -- (757) 494-2400
Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Traffic Information -- (757) 640-0055
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel -- (757) 247-8043
Norfolk-Portsmouth Tunnels -- (757) 494-2400

HOV lanes -- A marked lane on Interstate 64 and Route 44 will be designated for vehicles with two or more passengers during morning and afternoon rush times. Lanes are open to all traffic the remainder of the day. Information on carpools, vanpools and ridesharing is available by calling (757) 623-RIDE (7433) or the Virginia Department of Transportation office at (757) 494-2451.

Carpooling -- Tidewater Regional Transit coordinates those wishing to carpool by putting drivers who live in the same area in contact with each other. Telephone (757) 640-6300.

Commuter service -- Tidewater Regional Transit's Rideshare program offers a vanpool commuting system for employees in both the public and private sectors. Six to eight regular riders usually cooperate in a vanpool. HOV Express bus service is also available from selected Park & Ride locations. Discount monthly passes are available. Telephone (757) 623-RIDE (7433).

By air

Norfolk International Airport, managed by the Norfolk Airport Authority, is served by American, Delta, Continental, Northwest, US Airways, and United Airlines. For schedules, call a travel agent or each airline directly. Telephone (757) 857-3351.

By rail

Amtrak, the nation's passenger railroad service, serves Norfolk via bus connection to the Newport News station. The bus leaves from a downtown motel once daily at 6:20 a.m., Monday through Saturday, and returns at 9;30 p.m. For further information, call Amtrak tickets, resrvations and information, 9304 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. Telephone (757) 872-7245.

By bus

The Greyhound / Trailways Bus Line operates intercontinental bus service from a station at 701 Monticello Avenue, Norfolk. Telephone (757) 627-5641.

The Tidewater Regional Transit bus system offers local service in Norfolk with connections to surrounding cities at convenient direct transfer centers. Buses arrive at the centers every 30 minutes or hourly making connections between routes fast and easy. Super Saver tickets are sold at TRT, 1500 Monticello Avenue, and Farm Fresh supermarkets for 27 percent discounts off the cash bus fare. Telephone (757) 640-6300.

Handi-Ride and Maxi-Ride -- Tidewater Regional Transit's Handi-Ride program provides lift-equipped small vehicles with curb-to-curb service. Handi-Ride is for people with disabilities. Certification and reservations are required. Anyone can use Maxi-Ride. Maxi-Ride offers people another way to connect with the direct transfer bus system. Same-day service can be obtained by calling the Maxi-Ride driver directly via cellular telephone. The Maxi-Ride reservation line is (757) 640-6278; the regular number is (757) 640-6277.

By ferry

The first ferry leaves from Portsmouth at 7 a.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. on weekends and operates on the half hour. Ferry service from Norfolk leaves on the quarter hour. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the ferry runs daily until 11:45 p.m. The rest of the year, service ends at 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and midnight Friday and Saturday. Telephone (757) 623-3222.

Directions from the North

Take I-95 South to Richmond
pick up I-64 East to Norfolk
Drive through the Hampton Roads Tunnel
Approximately 6 miles after leaving the tunnel, you will see a sign saying
TO TERMINAL BLVD, TO ODU / NEXT RIGHT
As you bear right there will be another sign
I-564 / TO TERMINAL BLVD / TO NAVAL BASES
Follow Terminal Blvd. until you reach Hampton Blvd. (the 3rd traffic light)
Turn left onto Hampton Blvd.
Drive down Hampton Blvd. to 43rd Street (the 9th traffic light)
Turn right onto 43rd Street, the entrance to the University
The Parking Garage will be on your right about 1/4 mile down 43rd Street. A parking pass must be obtained from Parking Services (located on the ground floor of the parking garage) to park on campus. After you have a parking pass, you may park in any of the properly designated lots closest to the building you will be visiting.

Directions from the South

Take I-85 North or I-95 North to Route 58 East
Follow Route 58 East through the Midtown Tunnel in Portsmouth
Bear left out of the tunnel onto Hampton Blvd
Follow Hampton Blvd. to 43rd Street (4 traffic lights, about 3 miles)
Turn left onto 43rd Street, the entrance to the University
The Parking Garage will be on your right about 1/4 mile down 43rd Street. A parking pass must be obtained from Parking Services (located on the ground floor of the parking garage) to park on campus. After you have a parking pass, you may park in any of the properly designated lots closest to the building you will be visiting.

Special Needs

Individuals with disabilities needing special accommodations should call (757) 683-4845 at least 14 days prior to your visit. TDD users may call (757) 683-3433.