Getting Here & Around

Located at the crossroads of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, Philadelphia is a four-hour drive from 40 percent of the U.S. population. Traveling to Philadelphia is incredibly convenient by car, rail or air. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station, the second-busiest Amtrak station in the country, are connected to downtown and the Pennsylvania Convention Center by light rail. And once you have arrived, there’s no need for a car in Philadelphia’s wonderfully walkable downtown.

By Plane
Located minutes from Center City, the Philadelphia International Airport is served by all major domestic carriers, with flights to more than 100 cities in the United States. There are more than 1,000 arrivals and departures daily. One-way cab fare from the airport to Center City is $29. For real-time flight departure and arrival information, call 800-PHL-GATE, or visit www.phl.org.

By Train
Amtrak provides extensive service to Philadelphia's 30th Street Station (30th and Market Streets). For schedules and fares, contact Amtrak at 800-USA-RAIL or www.amtrak.com.

By Bus
Greyhound provides transcontinental bus service through Philadelphia at its terminal at 10th and Filbert Streets.

By Public Transportation
SEPTA offers commuter rail service between the city and the suburbs. SEPTA also operates a large fleet of buses, subways and streetcars throughout the region with highly concentrated service in the Center City area. For schedules and fares, contact SEPTA at 215-580-4000 or visit www.septa.org.