From the Philadelphia International Airport

SEPTA Airport Express Train

The Airport Express Train R1 leaves 9 minutes after every half hour, and will take you to the University City Station on Convention Ave, if you are staying on campus, or to 30th Street Station and Suburban Station, in Center City. The fare is $7.00 and the ride takes 18 minutes to the University City Station. There is a 15 minute walk between the University City Station and the Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel. Fares and schedules are available at the Transportation and Parking Office, 447A, 3401 Walnut Street. (SEPTA System Map)

Cars, Taxis and Limousines at the Airport

A metered taxicab costs about $28.50 and the ride takes about 25 minutes. There are several shuttle services between the airport and the city. Lady Liberty Shuttle is the company that is suggested by the conference official hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City (dial 27 from the Ground Transportation Information desk at the airport). The cost of shuttle transportation to Center City or University City is $10 and the trip takes 25-30 minutes. More information can be found on the Philadelphia International Airport site. If coming by car, driving directions.

Arriving by Amtrak or SEPTA trains @ 30th Street Station

Amtrak Railway Map | SEPTA Railway Map

All Amtrak Northeast Corridor trains and all SEPTA Regional trains stop at the 30th Street Station. From there one can Walk To Campus in about 15 minutes. A metered cab costs about $5 including tip and the ride takes about 5 minutes. The SEPTA No. 30 or the LUCY bus run from the station to campus. The fare is $2 and exact change is required. From 30th St Station, one may also take the 11-13-34-36 trolley lines to Sansom Commons (36th Street) for the University of Pennylvania or the Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel.

Parking on Campus

Map: Public Parking Facilities

There are eight public pay parking facilities around the campus. Metered pay parking is available on many city streets. Additional parking information and policy is available at the Office of Transportation and Parking.