Travel information

Air Transportation

AMERICAN AIRLINES is the official airline for NWAVE24. American will provide attendees round trip transportation to Philadelphia on American scheduled service points in Canada, the U.S. (excluding Alaska), San Juan, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Bermuda, and the Bahamas at fares of either 5% off any American published fares, including first class or 10% off applicable fares in effect when tickets are purchased 7 days in advance. Valid travel dates are 10/9/95 through 10/18/95. Reservations and information may be obtained by calling the American Airlines Meeting Services Desk at 1-800-433-1790. When making reservations, refer to meeting code STAR FILE S4505MC. To Penn from the Airport Train: The R1 Airport Line leaves every half hour and will take you to the University City station located behind the Penn Tower Hotel at South St. and Convention Ave. This train also goes to 30th St. Station and to Suburban Station at 16th and JFK Blvd. in downtown Philadelphia. Fare is $5.00.

Taxi from the airport

A metered cab costs about $20 and the ride takes about 20 minutes.

Shuttles from the airport

For shuttle service to hotels on campus or downtown, go to the Transportation desk at the airport. The fare is $8-$9.

Car Rental

All major car rental firms are located at the airport. There are also several agencies at the train station (30th Street).

Trains

Trains serving the Northeast Corridor regularly stop in Philadelphia. The 30th Street train station is just a few blocks (2 subway stops in the Subway-Surface line, westbound) from The University of Pennsylvania.

Driving

Directions will be made available.