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The Pennsylvania Convention Center is easily accessible by car, train, regional rail at SEPTA's Jefferson Station, and bus. The Center is easily accessible by car, train, regional rail at Septa's Jefferson Station, and bus. Download a Center City Map. SEPTA is Philadelphia's local transit agency, responsible for Regional Rail, subways, buses, and trolleys. Travel to the Pennsylvania Convention Center – Public Transit.

Airports

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves the Philadelphia region.

Once you arrive, it’s about a 25-minute ride on the SEPTA Airport Line or a 20-minute ride in a taxi to Center City. Trains run every 30 minutes on weekdays and operate from 5:07 a.m. to 12:07 a.m. (Airport to Center City). On weekends, they run hourly and operate from 6:07 a.m. to 12:07 a.m.. The Airport Line serves the airport and Jefferson Station.

Fare for the Airport Line is $6.75 when you use a SEPTA Key card or a Quick Trip [both of which you can buy from a fare kiosk at the airport] and $8 when you use cash or a credit card.

The taxi ride costs a flat rate of $28.50.

Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer - 29 miles from central Philadelphia

Amtrak

Amtrak trains arrive at the 30^th Street Station. There are quick and inexpensive transportation options from 30^th Street Station to the Pennsylvania Convention Center via bus and train.

Car

There are more than 40 parking lots and garages in Center City plus metered street parking (read signs carefully for parking hours). To pay for metered parking, you can use a variety of payment methods (including credit cards) at one of the green kiosks, which will issue a printed ticket for you to place inside your windshield. For more information on parking, visit the Philadelphia Parking Authority.

Taxi

There are more than 1,800 licensed and trained cabs in Philadelphia. Or download the Uber or Lyft app to order a town car to your location.