Lehigh University is located in the Lehigh Valley, and is surrounded by transportation services that make it easy to get around campus and to travel home for university breaks. Check out information below about bus services, air travel, off-campus transportation, and on-campus transportation. [anchor each of these to the section below]

Getting Home

Getting home for break requires preparation, and when you’re in a new area, finding the needed information to plan your trip can be difficult. Lehigh students use many different transportation methods to get home, including buses and air travel. Here are some local services that are available.

Bus Services

Trans-Bridge Lines, Bieber Transportation Group, and Greyhound all operate bus services out of the South Bethlehem Bus Terminal. This is the closest bus stop to Lehigh’s campus, and is found at 12 E. Mechanic Street, which is at the corner of Adams and Mechanic Street. Click here to open the bus stop's location on Google Maps!

Bus Services FAQ

Which bus takes me to Port Authority in New York City?

Trans-Bridge Lines has service from the South Bethlehem Bus Terminal to Port Authority. More information can be found at its website.

Air Travel

Philadelphia International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, and John F. Kennedy International Airport are all within a two-hour radius of Lehigh’s campus. Furthermore, you can use the local airport, Lehigh Valley International Airport, to catch connecting flights to larger hubs.

Air Travel FAQ

How do I get to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) from Lehigh?

Take the Bieber Transportation Group Bus from bus stop at 12 E. Mechanic Street to Philadelphia (30th Street Station). Tickets can be purchased directly at the bus stop or online. The bus will take around 1 hour and 50 minutes. From 30th Street Station, take the SEPTA train (which is located in the station. Tickets can be purchased at the booth), which will directly take you to all of the terminals. The train will take 20 minutes and returns to the station frequently.

How do I get to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) or John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) from Lehigh?

Take the Trans-Bridge Lines bus from bus stop at 12 E. Mechanic Street which will take you directly to the airport. The bus trip will take around 1.5 hours to 2 hours. Tickets can be purchased at the bus stop or at the airport depending on where you are coming from. Schedule and fare information can be found on their website.

How do I get to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) from Lehigh?

In order to get to LVIA by bus, you can take a Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANTA) bus from the bus station on North Side of Bethlehem at Guetter and Broad Street. Click here to open the location in Google Maps. Getting to the bus station takes 10 minutes by car or 25 minutes by walking. Take the 215 Bus Northbound and get off at the Lehigh Valley International Airport at the Lower Level stop, where you can make your way to the airport. More information about LANTA bus routes and time schedules can be found here.

 

Off-Campus Transportation

​Enterprise CarShare requires you to make an account at the website provided above. Simply follow the link, and click on the “Join as a Student” button to get started. You will not be able to reserve a car until your application is processed.

  • FREE Shuttle Bus Service to Off-Campus Locations, like the Lehigh Valley Mall

On-Campus Transportation

  • Bus Service provided by Lehigh’s Transportation Services
  • T.R.A.C.S (Take a Ride Around Campus Safely)
    • Runs during the late evening and early morning hours
  • Use the “LehighU Live” mobile app for real-time tracking of both the Lehigh and T.R.A.C.S bus services. The app is available for both Android and iOS devices.
  • Zagster Bike Sharing Program