This page provides some information about common options for traveling to the University of Pennsylvania from other cities. Additional information is provided on this page hosted by the University of Pennsylvania.

Transportation from the Philadelphia Airport (PHL)

Attendees flying into Philadelphia can travel from the airport to the University of Pennsylvania via taxi / ride app or train:

• taxi / ride app

  • There is a flat rate of $32 (plus tip) from the airpot to Penn's campus (which is located in the Center City Zone) for licensed taxis.

  • The ride from the Airport to Penn's campus takes around 15-20 minutes in good traffic conditions.

• train

  • The SEPTA Regional Rail Airport Line runs every 30 minutes (schedule) and the train ride to Penn's campus takes about 20 minutes.

  • The fare is $8.75 if purchased in advance or $11 on board.

  • You can take the train to the Penn Medicine Station and walk to Penn's campus (about 10 minutes) or to the 30th Street Station and take the trolley (see directions below).

Transportation from Amtrak's 30th Street Station

• The green line trolley (routes T1-T5) goes directly to Penn's campus from the 30th Street Station.

• The ride takes about 5 minutes and costs $2.90.