Come visit our beautiful Tacoma campus and see for yourself why Puget Sound was ranked the third most beautiful university in the nation.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

University of Puget Sound is located in Tacoma, Washington’s historic North End neighborhood. It’s easy to reach from I-5. Follow signs for Downtown Tacoma and I-705 North. Exit and Schuster Parkway, stay right and continue along the water for 1.5 miles. Then, exit right onto N. 30th St. Continue through the traffic signal in Old Town and up the hill. From N. 30th, turn left on Alder and then right on N. 15th, where you’ll see our Welcome Center on the right.

VISITOR PARKING

Visitors may park next to the Welcome Center (where the Office of Admission is located) or in Jones Circle while you visit our campus. Please note that other parking lots are reserved for students, faculty, and staff. If you park in another lot, please visit Security Services in McIntire Hall to obtain a visitor parking pass.

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WHERE TO EAT

There’s no shortage of great restaurants near campus. Enjoy cuisine from around the world on 6th Ave., the Proctor District, Point Ruston, and downtown.

NEARBY ACCOMMODATIONS

The following is a partial listing of hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast inns located near University of Puget Sound. Distances are approximate; please contact these establishments directly for availability and reservations.

Silver Cloud Inn—Tacoma Waterfront
2317 N. Ruston Way, 98402 | 1.8 miles from campus

Silver Cloud Inn—Point Ruston Waterfront
5125 Grand Loop, 98407 | 4.2 miles from campus

Hotel Murano
1320 Broadway Plaza, 98402 | 2.9 miles from campus

Courtyard by Marriott—Tacoma Downtown
1515 Commerce St. 98402 | 3 miles from campus

La Quinta Inn & Suites
1425 E. 27th St. 98421 | 6.2 miles from campus

Chinaberry Hill—A Luxury Urban Inn Experience
302 Tacoma Ave N. 98403 | 1.9 miles from campus

Marriott Tacoma Downtown
1538 Commerce St, 98402 | 3.2 miles from campus

The Villa
705 N 5th St 98403 | 1.7 miles from campus

Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown Tacoma
2611 East E Street, Tacoma, WA 98421 | 2 miles from campus

Geiger Victorian Bed & Breakfast
912 N. I St 98403 | 1.3 miles from campus

TRANSPORTATION

Our campus is easily reached by public transportation, including from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (28 miles), bus, ferry, and light rail.

Airport Shuttles

Taxi

  • Yellow Cab | 253.472.3303

Ferry

Bus Lines

Rail

  • Amtrak | 800.872.7245
  • Tacoma Link (light rail) | Take light rail to Tacoma General Station, then transfer to #11 bus to Alder St. and N. 13th St.
EXPLORE THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Tacoma is the perfect home base to explore the Pacific Northwest! From the mountains to the city to the sea, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.