Directions to Penn campus and campus maps
Driving - take South St exit from I-76 to avoid construction on Market St.
You don't need to rent a car! Philadelphia is a very walkable city that has excellent public transport.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) please allow extra time for security at the airport to catch your flight here.
- Airport train (contactless $8.75) from airport every half-hour (takes 25 minutes to 30th St or Penn Medicine).
- Cabs - flat rate is $32 from airport to Center/University City, taxi ranks next to baggage claim.
215 Get-A-Cab** 215-438-2222 Phila. Taxicab Service Inc. 215-666-6666 Yellow Cab 215-333-3333
Train - Frequent Amtrak service to many cities. Philadelphia's 30th St Station is an architectural temple built by the former Pennsylvania Railroad. It is a 10 minute walk away from campus.
Local public transport is known as SEPTA (South Eastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority), with many bus lines and regional rail. Contactless payment with a credit card is accepted on buses (USD 2.90) and trains.
- Buses run West on Walnut St and East on Chestnut St. Check the SEPTA app.
Parking - valet parking (daytime) for $20 available at Inn at Penn (Sansom St).
Street parking in University City can be limited and time limits are zealously enforced by the Philadelphia Parking Authority. Use the ParkMobile app to avoid expensive tickets.
