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GETTING AROUND PHILADELPHIA
Public Transportation:
The Market Street subway (blue line) runs east to west on Market Street, with stops at 40th, 34th (University of Pennsylvania), 30th, 15th, 13th, and 11th Streets (and others farther east and west).
Taxis:
Parking:
In addition, metered parking is available on the street. If you choose to park on the street, be advised that parking regulations are strictly enforced. Keep the meter full of quarters or expect a parking ticket. Also pay close attention to signs. On some streets, parking is prohibited during rush hour (e.g. on Chestnut Street). Also, some meters are now enforced on Sunday as well (e.g. on Walnut Street).
The cheapest lots cost $8-10 for all day. Metered parking costs $1 per hour, 8am-8pm.
Train: SEPTA operates a regional rail line from the airport to the University Area/Center City. It runs every half hour, and takes 15-20 minutes to Center City. From the baggage claim area, follow signs to the train (there is a stop at each terminal). Purchase a ticket from the machine located near the elevator ($6), or on board ($7). Get off at the University City stop (Convention Ave. at South St.), 30th Street Station (30th and Market Sts.), or Suburban Station (16th Street and JFK Blvd.) depending on where your hotel is. Taxis are available from 30th Street Station.
Shuttle: Information is available at the ground transportation desk located
in each terminal near the baggage claim area. Some shuttles that service University
City and Center City are:
Taxi: A taxi from the airport to the University City area costs $26.25 and
takes 20 minutes assuming no major traffic problems.
Driving: Directions from the airport to campus, and from nearby cities to campus
are available
here.
The 21 bus runs west on Walnut Street and returns east on Chestnut Street. It will drop you off at 38th and Walnut (directly in front of the conference site).
Weekday Schedule from campus to Center City Weekend Schedule from campus to Center City
One ride on the bus or subway costs $2 (bills and/or coins accepted, exact change required) or 1 token. Tokens are available at the NWAV registration table, subway stations, the Penn Bookstore, and some stores, and cost $1.30 each.
For additional schedules, maps, and information on other routes, refer to the SEPTA website.
Weekday Schedule from Center City to campus Weekend Schedule from Center City to campus
Download route map
From Center City, a taxi to campus takes 5-10 minutes depending on traffic.
From University City, taxi queues in front of hotels are reliable places to find taxis.
There are several Penn visitor parking lots on/near campus. The closest one to Huntsman Hall is at 38th and Walnut Street (enter at 38th Street). Others are listed on this map.
GETTING TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT:Lady Liberty Transportation, 215-724-8888
Penn Express, 215-223-1887
Philly Shuttle, 215-333-1441
NWAV 36 | October 11-14, 2007 | University of Pennsylvania | 