- New Jersey Transit Buses travel from Glassboro, North to Philadelphia, PA and South to Cape May, NJ. The Rowan University Campus is served by NJ Transit Route #'s 313 and 412. For more information for schedules or fares, go to NJ Transit.
- Greyhound Bus is a nationwide bus service departing from Philadelphia Bus Terminal. Check their internet specials for discounted service to New York City.
- SEPTA is a bus, subway and regional rail service in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware.
- Megabus is an inexpensive, regional bus services departing to New York from 30th St. Station in Philadelphia.
- Chinatown Bus is an inexpensive, regional bus services from Philadelphia to New York, Boston, Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD.
Commuting & Transportation
At Rowan, you'll never be at a loss for means of traveling or fun things to do. Check out the resources gathered below to learn about transportation options and attractions near to our Glassboro, NJ, campus.
All Roads Lead to Rowan
Bus Services
Rowan Shuttle
The Rowan University Shuttle runs weekdays and transports students between the Rowan Glassboro and Camden campuses. From the Camden campus, there is easy accessibility to local attractions such as the U.S.S. New Jersey, Adventure Aquarium and BB&T Pavilion as well as easy access to Philadelphia and trains to Trenton and Atlantic City.
Additional shuttles transport students from Rowan's Glassboro campus to Philadelphia, ShopRite and Walmart.
Train Services
- Amtrak Train Service has regional stations in close proximity to Rowan University, in both Wilmington, DE, and Philadelphia.
- NJ Transit Train (Atlantic City Rail Line) runs between the seaside resort city of Atlantic City, NJ, and Philadelphia with stops in between.
- The PATCO Trains go to and from Philadelphia from stations in New Jersey. NJ Transit buses link Glassboro to stations in Haddonfield and Camden. Accessible from Rowan's Camden Campus Shuttle.
Things to Do in a 20-Minute Radius
Looking for places to go that are near campus? Our students share some of their favorite places.
Sunflower Picking
A 10-minute drive from Rowan, the Hill Creek Farms in Mullica Hill provides hours of fun and weeks' worth of sunflowers. Make sure to stop by their farmer's market, which features homemade hot apple cider donuts, endless pastries, meats, macaroons, sandwiches and more.Adventure Aquarium
Aquariums aren’t just for kids – they’re perfect for college students too! Camden's Adventure Aquarium is 20 minutes from Rowan and known for its shark tunnel and rare animals.Escape Room
Test your knowledge and teamwork in one of the escape rooms at Exit 4, located right on Rowan Blvd. Their rooms (themed after everything from Netflix's Stranger Things to Ben Franklin’s Inferno, Police Station and the Cabin of the Jersey Devil) offer a variety of challenges.Axe Throwing
Looking for an adrenaline rush or an exciting rainy-day activity near campus? Check out Primitive Axe in Glassboro (only five minutes away in the strip mall by Samurai). This is a great place to step out of your comfort zone and enjoy a unique experience with friends.Lantern Festival
In late spring and early summer, Franklin Square Park hosts the annual Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival. Attendees from around the world come to visit this one-of-a-kind celebration, which features themed lanterns handmade by local Chinese crafters.
Sunflower Picking
Adventure Aquarium
Escape Room
Axe Throwing
Lantern Festival