Visit PLU
Whether you are coming back for a class reunion, or driving by while on summer vacation, we'd love for you to stop by for a chat and cup of coffee. If you'd like, we can even arrange for a campus tour.
Directions
Map
Click here for more information including personalized driving directions from your doorstep.
General Directions
- From Interstate 5 (North or South)
- Take exit 127 off Interstate 5 and head east on Highway 512
- Continue on 512 for approximately two miles
- Take the WA-7/Pacific Ave exit.
- Turn right on Pacific Avenue S.
- Turn right on Garfield St.
- Turn right on Park Ave.
- Turn right on Wheeler St.
- Park in the Library Parking Lot
Parking Reminder
You’ll need a visitors parking pass to park on campus. You can obtain a free parking pass from Campus Safety, located across the street from the Library Parking Lot in the basement of Harstad Hall.
Public Transit
Need help getting to our campus using public transit? Learn more here.
Lodging
These are some suggestions for hotel reservations. Please mention "Pacific Lutheran University" for our "Special Rate."
Best Western Lakewood Motor Inn
253-584-2212
800-528-1234
Best Western Premiere Plaza, Puyallup
1-800-528-1234
Best Western Tacoma Dome
253-272-7737
1-800-528-1234
Chinaberry Hill
253-272-1282
DeVoe Mansion, Tacoma
253-539-3991
888-539-3991
Fairfield Inn & Suites, Puyallup
253-770-3100
Hampton Inn & Suites, Tacoma
253-539-2288
Hampton Inn & Suites, Puyallup
253-770-8880
Holiday Inn Express, Puyallup
1-800-Holiday
Holiday Inn Express, Tacoma
1-800-Holiday
Hotel Murano
888-862-3255
253-238-8000
La Quinta Inn & Suites, Tacoma
253-383-0146
Marriott Courtyard Downtown, Tacoma
253-591-9100
800-321-2211
Red Lion Hotel
253-548-1212
Shilo Inn, Tacoma
1-800-222-2244
Silvercloud Inn, Tacoma
1-866-820-8448
Airport
SeaTac International Airport is approximately 45 minutes north of PLU. If you are a prospective student planning to visit and will be traveling alone, the Office of Admission will send a shuttle to pick you up and drop you off again at the airport at no cost to you. Please make arrangements with the Office of Admission at least one week in advance. Students enrolled at PLU who fly home for vacation need to make their own ground and air travel arrangements.
Visit these Web sites for shuttle information.
Call for prices and availability for the following local transport companies:
- Around the Clock Shuttle Service: 253-539-9299
- Five Star Shuttle Service: 253-589-9299
- Yellow Cab Taxi Service: 253-472-3303