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Philadelphia, PA


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City Information

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Distances to Attractions	Miles
Downtown	8
Atlantic City	61
Baltimore	95
New York City	100
Washington, D.C.	133
Independence National Historic Park (where the Liberty Bell Center and other historic landmarks are located)	6.5
Italian Market	7.1
Betsy Ross House	8.6
U.S. Mint	8.1
Independence Seaport Museum	8.0
Franklin Institute Science Museum	6.8

Conventions and Visitors Information
The Independence Visitor Center	(800) 537-7676
Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau	(215) 636-3300
Independence Hall Association	(215) 925-7877

Airport Information

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Gate Information: Southwest Airlines uses gates 8, 9, 11, 12 in Terminal E and gates 1, 2, 3, 4 in Terminal D.
Ticketing: The ticket counter is located in Terminal E.
E-Ticket Check-In kiosks: Located in Terminal E at the ticket counter and outside of Security Checkpoint.
Baggage Claim: The baggage claim area is located in Terminal E and uses carousel 3.
Wi-Fi: Available throughout airport
High-speed Internet: Available in airport terminals

Driving Directions to Philadelphia International Airport:

Easily accessible from Interstates 76, 95, and 476
From Center City Philadelphia: I-95 South to the Philadelphia International Airport Exit
or I-76 East following signs for the Philadelphia International Airport
From the PA Turnpike:
Take the PA Turnpike to the Mid-County Exit (Route 476)
Take 476 South (Chester) to Interstate 95 (I-95)
Take I-95 North to the Philadelphia International Airport Exit
From the NJ Turnpike:
Take Exit 3 to the Walt Whitman Bridge
After the toll plaza stay in the far right lane and take I-95 South
Follow I-95 South to the Philadelphia International Airport Exit
From Delaware:
Take I-95 North to the Philadelphia International Airport Exit

Airport Transportation:

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Taxis (ZONE 5):
- Taxi Dispatch is available 24 hours a day.
Shuttle Van/Limousine Service (ZONE 7):
- Ace Luxury Car Service (service from PHL to the South New Jersey area). (800) 660-9766
- Additional information is available at the Centralized Ground Transportation Counters in all baggage claims or by calling (215) 937-6958.
Trains:
- SEPTA - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
  Schedule R1 High Speed Rail Line (Entrance on pedestrian bridges and commercial roadway)
- Eastwick Station*
  University City*
  30th Street Station (Amtrak)
  Suburban Station (connections to regional rail lines)
  MarketEast/The Gallery* (connection to Greyhound Bus Terminal)
  
  *Accessible rail stations for disabled travelers.
- SEPTA to Greyhound Bus Terminal
  Connection to the Greyhound Bus Terminal (11th & Filbert Street)
  Take Septa's R1 to Market East/The Gallery
  Reservations: 1-800-231-2222
  TDD: 1-800-345-3109
- SEPTA to Amtrak's 30th Street Station
  Take Septa's R1 to 30th Street
  Amtrak Reservations: 1-800-872-7245; TDD
  (within the U.S.) : 1-800-523-6590
  (In PA) 1-800-562-6960
  http://www.amtrak.com/
- SEPTA's ParaTransit Division (Zone 1)
  Call 215-580-7145 for reservations
- SEPTA Bus Routes from Airport: 37 and 108 (Zone 1)
Rental Cars:
- To pick-up your vehicle from the Airport, please proceed to Zone 2 outside the baggage claim area.