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| Getting Here |
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By Plane |
| Philadelphia International Airport is located 7 miles from downtown Philadelphia. The airport is easily accessible by car and rail. The airport handles both domestic and international flights. Airport shuttle services are available through hotels and travel agencies. |
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By Train |
| Philadelphia is served by Amtrak which operates rail service along the Northeast Corridor stretching from Boston to Washington, and other major cities in the United States and Canada. Amtrak's 30th Street Station is minutes from the Pennsylvania Convention Center and Center City hotels. Local train service is provided by SEPTA, which also connects to NJ Transit trains in Trenton, NJ. |
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By Bus |
| Intercity bus service is excellent, with daily arrivals from all parts of the country. The Greyhound Bus Terminal is located at 10th and Filbert Sts. |
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By Car |
| Philadelphia is well connected to all major cities by an efficient road network. The Delaware Expressway (I-95) runs from north to south along the eastern edge of the city. The Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276) runs east across the north of Philadelphia to connect with the New Jersey Turnpike. |
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By Boat |
| The Philadelphia Cruise Terminal operates from Pier One. Ferries operate on the Delaware River between Penn's Landing in Philadelphia and Camden in New Jersey. |
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| Getting Around |
| Philadelphia has an excellent transit system with trains, buses, and subways serving the city and the surrounding counties. |
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| SEPTA |
| The Southestern Pennsylvania Transportation System (SEPTA) provides an efficient transport system by running buses, trains, and subways around Philadelphia and its suburbs. |
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| PHLASH |
| The famous purple bus provides a great shuttle service between all major Philadelphia attractions. All day passes are available for $4. Children under 5 and senior citizens travel free. |
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| PATCO |
| The PATCO (Port Authority Transit Corporation) Speedline service provides a comfortable alternative to the traffic congestions. This train service is an easy way to commute between central Philly and the Delaware River waterfront. |
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