From
the West:
Take 76 East (the Schuykill Expressway) to 676 East, exit at Broad Street
(the first exit off of 676), continue stright on Vine to 12th. Turn right
on 12th Street, proceed two blocks.
From the
North:
Take 95 South, follow the exit for Center City. Either follow the directions
for 676 (above), or exit onto 2nd Street, then turn right on Arch St.
From the
South:
Take 95 North, take Exit 15 for the Historic District, then follow the
street signs.
From the
East:
All roads to the East are in New Jersey. Take any of the bridges, then
follow the directions for 95 or 76. The Ben Franklin Bridge exits onto
Vine Street; once on Vine, continue to 12th Street, then turn left.
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| AMTRAK
Trains arrive at 30th Street Station, at 30th and Market Sts. From
there, take a SEPTA train to Market East Station, at 12th and Market.
The East-West subway and all commuter trains stop at Market East, two
blocks from the Convention Center. There are also several bus routes that
pass by there; contact SEPTA if you'd like more information on these
options.
SEPTA
Buses, the subway, and the elevated line (the "El") are $2.00. For
$1.30, tokens are available, as well as senior discounts and weekly or
monthly passes. Get a transfer ticket from one line to another to save
even more money. Transfers are $0.60. The commuter rail system is priced
by zones. Call, or visit their web site
for more information.
PHLASH
Philadelphia's Downtown Visitor's Shuttle
Look for the purple bus 7 days a week, with service every 10 minutes.
Take PHLASH to entertainment centers on South Street and Columbus Blvd.,
Center City restaurants and museums on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
The hours of
operation are 10am - 6pm September 15th to May 14th, and 10am to midnight
May 15th - September 14th.
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