With programs in both the eastern and western U.S., Wharton's executive MBA program is easily accessible by air, rail, and highway from across the country and around the world.
Hear what students who traveled from far and near have to say about Wharton as a learning experience worth the effort — and the trip.
Following are some typical travel times as reported by students in the program
To Philadelphia
Philadelphia is a short train trip from both New York and Washington DC, or a nonstop flight from Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Toronto, London, or Bermuda. It's a 20-minute cab ride from the airport to the Wharton campus, or a 5-minute ride from Amtrak's 30th Street station.
Commute times as reported by students:| New York, NY | 90 minutes by train and cab | |
| Washington, DC | 2 hours by train and cab | |
| Boston, MA | 2.5 hours by plane and cab | |
| Columbus, OH | 3 hours by plane and cab | |
| Atlanta, GA | 3 hours by plane and cab | |
| Stamford, CT | 3-4 hours by train and cab | |
| Chicago, IL | 4 hours by plane and cab | |
| Houston, TX | 4.5 hours by plane and cab | |
| Miami, FL | 4-5 hours by plane and cab |
To San Francisco
San Francisco is a short flight from Seattle, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Austin, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, or San Diego into San Francisco or Oakland international airports. The cab ride from either airport to Wharton West takes about 30 minutes, with San Francisco's Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) a convenient alternative.
Commute times as reported by students:| Modesto, CA | 1.5-2 hours by car | |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2.5 hours by plane and cab | |
| Phoenix, AZ | 3.5 hours by plane and cab | |
| Portland, OR | 4 hours by plane and cab | |
| Seattle, WA | 4 hours by plane and cab | |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 4 hours by plane and cab | |
| Denver, CO | 4 hours by plane and cab | |
| Austin, TX | 5 hours by plane and cab |