Directions

If taking public transport within Philadelphia:

 

• The nearest SEPTA train station is the blue line at 40th Street and Market Street. There is also a trolley station at 40th Street and Baltimore Avenue.

• 30th Street Station is also walking distance from the university campus.

 

From Amtrak’s 30th Street Station:

Penn’s campus can be reached from 30th Street Station by foot (it takes 15 minutes to walk from the station to the heart of campus), by cab, or on SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line (one stop to 34th and Market Street).

 

Parking:

There are several parking facilities located on or near campus, as well as metered street parking. Street parking spaces are usually limited to either two or three hours and cost $2 per hour. Some garages may charge a flat fee, and prices vary. Recommended garages and lots near Houston Hall include:

 

• 38th and Spruce Street

• 34th and Chestnut Street

• South Street and Convention Avenue

• Penn Tower Hotel (34th and Civic Center Boulevard)

• Sheraton Hotel (36th and Chestnut Street)

• 40th and Walnut Street

• 32nd and Walnut Street

 

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Accomodations

 

 

University City Hotels

The following hotels are located on or within walking distance of campus.

 

Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
36th and Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA
(888) 627-7071

 

The Hilton Inn at Penn
3600 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 222-0200, (800) HILTONS