The Phlash is a quick and easy connection between Center City attractions
and most downtown hotels. It is one of the best ways to get around
to 18 key locations in Center City and is just $1 each time you board,
or get
an all-day pass for $4!
So hop-on and hop-off the purple trolley and see Philadelphia in a Phlash!
Directions to the Convention Center:
From the West:
Take 76 East (the Schuykill Expressway) to
676 East, exit at Broad Street (the first exit off of 676),
continue straight 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 & the Airport:
Take 95 North, take Exit 20 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.
Parking:
There is an indoor parking lot at the Convention Center, as
well as many private lots within a few blocks of the Center.
On-street parking in that area is at 2-hour meters, with restrictions
on Arch Street during rush hours (check the signs).
Ticket
for an expired parking meter: $20. Fine for parking in a handicapped
blue zone: $300.
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 thatpass
by there; contact SEPTA if you'd like more information
on these options.
800/872-7245
SEPTA
Buses, the subway, and the elevated line
(the "El") are $1.60. For $1.15, 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.
The commuter rail system is priced by zones.
Call, or visit their web
site for more information.
215/580-7800
The
New Jersey High Speed line stops at 8th and Market, 10th
and Locust, and 16th and Locust. Buses run too. See their website.
Taxis
and Limousines
Philadelphia Airport Shuttle
Quaker City Cab
United Cab Association
Yellow Cab
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