Located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley convenient to two major interstates (I-81, I-64), airports, and bus service, getting to and from main campus in Staunton, VA is a breeze! Schedule an admissions visit today.
Directions and Map to Staunton Campus

Address
101 East Frederick Street, Staunton VA 24401
GPS: N 38° 9.05, W 79° 4.24
Driving Directions
Coming from the North
Take I-81 south to exit 225. From the exit ramp, turn right onto Rt. 262W. At the stoplight, turn left onto Rt. 11 south. Bear right at the first fork (Rt. 11 Business). Bear left at the next fork (N. Coalter St.). Pass the Mary Baldwin soccer field and main entrance. Turn right on Frederick St. Follow signs to admissions parking on the right.
Coming from the South
Take I-81 north to exit 222. Merge right onto 250 west. Go two miles, merge right at the fork in the road. Get into the center lane to go under the overpass. Proceed up the hill and you will see the college. Turn left onto Frederick St. Follow signs to admissions parking on the right.
Coming from the East
Take I-64 west to exit 87. Stay in the right lane of I-81 for 1/2 mile. Take exit 222, merge right onto 250 west. Go two miles, merge right at the fork in the road. Get into the center lane to go under the overpass. Proceed up the hill and you will see the college. Turn left onto Frederick St. Follow signs to admissions parking on the right.
Coming from the West
Access from I-64 or I-81.
Parking
Admissions and event visitors will receive parking information with their registration confirmation. All others — students, guests of students, faculty and staff — may view parking regulations here.
Places to Stay
Ready to #visitMBU? Take advantage of our standing discounts with several local hotels. Just mention MBU when you book your stay! View lodging discounts
More Ways to Get Here
By plane
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) in Weyers Cave (15 miles away), with daily service to Washington Dulles and Chicago O’Hare international airports
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) in Charlottesville (45 miles away)
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) in Roanoke (85 miles away)
By bus
Amtrak in Staunton (five blocks away)
Virginia Breeze Megabus with daily service from Staunton to Washington, D.C. (3 miles away). Additional bus stops include:
- Virginia Tech’s Squires Student Center
- Christiansburg’s Falling Branch Park and Ride
- Lexington’s Food Lion in Stonewall Square
- Staunton’s Martin’s on Richmond Ave.
- Harrisonburg’s Godwin Transit Center at JMU
- Front Royal’s Crooked Run Park and Ride
- Dulles International Airport
- West Falls Church Metro
- Union Station in D.C.
Soak Up the Fun
Footsteps from artsy downtown Staunton … 2.5 hours to Washington, D.C. … a plane ticket away from one of our many MBU study abroad and community service trips, Mary Baldwin University is your home base to exploration.
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