GETTING to CAMPUS

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Driving to Campus
From the Airport
From 30th Street Station
From the Bus Terminal

Driving to Campus
From the Northeast:

Take the New Jersey Turnpike to exit 4 for Route 73 North. Proceed on Route 73 North to I-295 South. From I-295 South, take exit 26 of I-76 West. Cross over to Philadelphia via the Walt Whitman Bridge. This section of I-76 is also called the Schuylkill Expressway. Take exit 346A for South Street, and turn left onto South Street to enter campus. Note: Exit 346A is a LEFT LANE EXIT.

From the Northeast Extension, Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-476):

Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, South to the PA Turnpike, East-West Interchange. Remain on I-476 (The PA TP, northeast extension portion of I-476, terminates at the PA TP east-west interchange). Continue on I-476 South, approximately 3.6 miles to Exit 6, I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway). Take I-76 East approximately 12.6 miles to Exit 346A, South Street, which EXITS ON THE LEFT. Turn right onto South Street to enter the campus. From the Northwest:
Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 24, Valley Forge Interchange. Take I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) approximately 17 miles to Exit 346A, South Street, which EXITS ON THE LEFT. Turn right onto South Street to enter the campus.From the North:
Take I-95 South to I-676 Westbound toward Center City. From I-676 exit in less than two miles taking "exit only" ramp towards the airport marked I-76 East. Proceed less than a mile to Exit 346A, South Street, which EXITS ON THE LEFT. Turn right onto South Street to enter the campus. From the South:
Take I-95 North to Exit 13 signed "291 West to I-76". Follow 291 West across (Platt) Bridge to 26th Street, which leads directly onto I-76 West. Take I-76 West 3 miles to Exit 346A, South Street, which EXITS ON THE LEFT. Turn left onto South Street to enter the campus.

From Philadelphia International Airport

SEPTA Airport Express Train:

The Airport Express Train leaves every half-hour, stops at the various airport terminals, and will take you either to the University City Station on Convention Avenue or to 30th Street Station. The fare is $5.50 and the ride takes 18 minutes to the University City Station. Fares and schedules are available at the Transportation and Parking Office or the SEPTA Regional Rail web page.

Cars, Taxis, and Limousines at the Airport:
A taxicab costs about $28 plus tip and the ride takes about 20 minutes. Lady Liberty Airpoirt Shuttle is available in the baggage claim area and is the student-preferred method for getting to campus. The cost is $10.00 plus tip.

From Amtrak at 30th Street Station
All Amtrak Northeast Corridor trains and all SEPTA Regional trains stop at 30th Street Station. A metered cab from the station costs about $8.00 plus tip and the ride takes about five minutes.

From The Greyhound Trailways Bus Terminal
The Bus Terminal is located at 11th & Filbert streets in Center City Philadelphia. Exit the terminal and walk one block south to Market Street to board the Market/Frankford Rail Line to 34th & Market streets. The fare is $2 (exact change is required). Or transfer from the Market/Frankford Line at 30th Street Station to the Subway/Surface trolley (Routes 11, 13, 34, or 36) and stop at 36th & Sansom streets or 37th & Spruce streets. The fare is $2 (exact change is required) and the transfer is free. A metered cab costs about $12.00 plus tip.

Students are encouraged to explore the diverse opportunities that can be found off campus. Whether it is shopping, viewing a theatrical performance, dining out, or attending a sports event, various forms of transportation is avaialble to get you where you need to go.

Source: http://www.upenn.edu/nso/2007/arrive/campus.html