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The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) provides public transportation into and within Philadelphia, as well as serving the surrounding Bucks , Chester , Delaware and Montgomery counties.

SEPTA is the nation’s sixth-largest public transportation system — with train, subway, trolley and bus lines serving a 2,200-square-mile region — giving visitors an easy, convenient and affordable way to explore Greater Philadelphia.

Getting Around

SEPTA provides public transportation to Philadelphia and the Countryside seven days a week, with rides available as frequently as every few minutes, helping residents and visitors navigate their daily schedules and city adventures to big games at the stadium complex , major events like the Philadelphia Flower Show , the city’s magnificent parks and more.

SEPTA’s website is a great resource for schedules and maps where passengers can determine which lines and stops are best for them. Real-time alerts are available online and via the SEPTA mobile app ( iOS and Android ) so riders can stay on top of weather delays and route changes.

Regional Rail

SEPTA’s Regional Rail trains serve Philadelphia and the Countryside, with stations throughout the city and in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties, as well as parts of Delaware and New Jersey.

Three major stations in Center City make public transportation a great choice for exploring the city. Jefferson Station , Suburban Station and William H. Gray III 30th Street Station are within walking distance of some of Philadelphia’s top attractions , including Philadelphia’s Historic District , Reading Terminal Market , City Hall and Dilworth Park , and so much more.

All three stations carry passengers to and from Philadelphia International Airport and Amtrak service.

Subway System

The Market-Frankford Line (MFL) and Broad Street Line (BSL) make up SEPTA’s subway system, carrying hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors through Philadelphia every day.

The MFL , often referred to as the blue line because of the color of the line’s seats and signs, travels an east-west path through the city, with stops in popular neighborhoods like Fishtown , Old City and University City .

Known most commonly to locals as the El, the line is elevated for parts of the ride, giving passengers a bird’s-eye view of bustling business corridors, the expanding skyline and West Philly’s beloved Love Letters murals .

The BSL , also known as the orange line, runs between North and South Philadelphia beneath Broad Street. NRG Station — the final stop at the southern end of the line — is just steps away from the Wells Fargo Center and Lincoln Financial Field , making the BSL a great way for fans to get to Eagles , Phillies , Sixers and Flyers games as well as concerts and other events around the stadium complex.

The line also stops near South Philly dining and shopping destinations like East Passyunk; North Philadelphia attractions like the historic Divine Lorraine Hotel and refurbished Met Philadelphia performing-arts venue; Olney’s North Fifth Street business corridor; and Center City neighborhoods like Chinatown , Logan Square , Rittenhouse Square and Midtown Village.

Trolley Lines

SEPTA’s eight trolley lines provide service at street level and underground, connecting passengers to other transit lines and making stops in Center City and along neighborhood commercial corridors.

Passengers can ride lines 11, 13, 34 and 36 take visitors to leafy West Philadelphia, where they can shop and dine along Baltimore Avenue in Spruce Hill and Cedar Park.

More than 100 bus routes provide ground transportation to SEPTA passengers, carrying riders throughout the city and surrounding region and providing service to Regional Rail stations. Some lines have numbers while others have letters.

A handful are Night Owl routes , meaning they run 24 hours a day.

Norristown High-Speed Line

SEPTA’s high-speed line connects parts of Delaware and Montgomery Counties, with access to the Market-Frankford Line subway, trolley lines and the Manayunk /Norristown Regional Rail line.

The high-speed line stops in towns like Ardmore , where visitors can pop into small boutiques, sit down for a tasty meal and catch a concert or comedy show.

Tickets and Payment

There are multiple ways to pay for a trip on SEPTA. For the best value, visitors can use SEPTA’s smart fare system, SEPTA Key .

Passengers can purchase and reload reusable Key cards with the debit card-style Travel Wallet function online and at SEPTA sales locations and station kiosks .

SEPTA also accepts contactless payment methods (credit/debit card or Apple/Google/Samsung Pay) for travel on buses, trolleys and both subway lines (Market-Frankford Line and the Broad Street Line.)

Fares are consistent across subway, trolley and bus lines. If you don’t pick up a Key card, cash or contactless payment methods are accepted onboard buses and trolleys.

Both subway lines can also be accessed with a tap of your credit/debit card or preferred smartphone payment method (Apple/Google/Samsung Pay).

Quick Trip single rides can also be purchased at kiosks on subway lines and select trolley stations. Conductors are available on Regional Rail trains to assist and can even process a cash or credit card payment onboard.

Riders can also explore the Philadelphia region with the One Day Anywhere FleX Pass , which allows up to 10 rides on SEPTA buses, trolleys, subways and trains, taking you everywhere from Bensalem to the Phillies, from Alden to the Art Museum or Springfield to South Street. Passes are $13 and can be loaded directly on to a SEPTA Key Card.

Also available: a  One Day Neighborhood FleX pass , which allows up to 10 rides on buses, subways, trolleys and trains (up to any Zone 2 station) for just $10.

More information on fares, senior and student discounts, and transfers is available in detail on SEPTA’s website and Key website .

Accessibility

Many of the region’s SEPTA stations are wheelchair accessible, and every bus has a lift or ramp and can be lowered to street level. Accessible stations feature the access symbol next to the line name on SEPTA’s website.

SEPTA's articulated buses include low floor design and front-door ramps.   — Photo courtesy SEPTA

Individually trained service animals are welcome on all forms of transportation, and SEPTA’s website offers a text reader for those who are blind or visually impaired and need to access schedules and fare information. SEPTA Key fare kiosks at stations have Braille and raised lettering, and an audio function that converts on-screen text to spoken word.

SEPTA’s CCT Connect offers transit services to people with disabilities who are not able to use the other lines. Click here for more information on SEPTA’s accessibility services.

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Getting Around Philadelphia: Guide to Public Transportation

Philadelphia is home to an extensive and convenient public transportation system called SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority). This public transit system is budget-friendly and relatively easy to navigate. This system runs throughout the city and offers many options for getting around, including buses, regional trains, underground subway trains and (in some parts of the city), above-ground trolleys. These options will get you to most places you need to go to in the city—and some suburbs as well.

When visiting Philadelphia, if you are planning to remain in Center City during your trip, it’s easier to take public transportation than renting a car. After all, the main section of the city only spans 25 blocks between the two rivers to the east and west.

Also, depending on where you need to go outside of Philly, the train or bus may be easier driving and dealing with traffic. Your personal plans will dictate if you need to decide in advance or purchase tickets ahead of time. For example, if you are heading to New York City, it’s better to take public transportation, but if you want to spend a few days at the Jersey shore, you will want to rent a car. Ideally, it’s best to familiarize yourself with at least the basics of Philadelphia’s public transportation system before your visit, as it will save you time and money.

How to ride the SEPTA city bus

In Philadelphia, SEPTA buses offer the most extensive options for getting around the city. There are many frequent buses that run across the city, which makes this option very convenient for travelers.

• There are bus stops throughout the entire city
• Bus fare is $2 per ride. Transfers are $1 if you have the SEPTA key card (see more info about "fares" below).
• NOTE: Drivers do not make change.

How to ride the trolley

Think of the trolly as the same as riding the bus. The SEPTA transportation system also features trolley cars, which run on tracks in certain neighborhoods. As far as fares go, they operate the same as buses, although some run underground for several stops in center city Philadelphia.

How to ride the subway

The Broad Street Subway is the main subway line in the city and only runs south along Broad Street, which is the city’s longest street. This means that you can’t get lost on this train, which only runs north and south. You can reach the subway via the many stops along Broad Street – from South Philadelphia to North Philadelphia.

The city’s other SEPTA subway line is the Market-Frankford Line (also called the “EL”). This runs across the city (east and west) and can be reached through many stations across the city.

Fares for SEPTA Transit: Buses, Trolley, and Subway

Easy to use, the  SEPTA Key fare program  makes taking public transportation less complicated. The Key fare program is a reloadable chip card for travel on most of Philadelphia’s transit options: (buses, trolleys, subways, the Norristown High Speed Line), and Regional Rail.

Customers can purchase a key card and load a weekly or monthly pass. There are several options , depending on your transportation needs. These include: TransPass; One Day Convenience Pass; and Independence Pass.

The Weekly TransPass on a Key Card:

• Good for travel between 12:01 a.m. Monday and 2:00 a.m. the following Monday
• Valid for travel on all buses, trolleys, the Norristown High-Speed Line, Broad Street Line, and Market Frankford Line
• NOTE: This not accepted on  t he Airport Line for weekday travel.
• Valid for up to 56 rides
• Weekly Price: $25.50

The Independence Pass:

• Unlimited travel on all SEPTA buses, trolleys, subways, and trains,
• One-day individual passes: $13
• A family pass (for up to five people) is $30. At least one family member must be 18 years old.
• Passes can be purchased from the conductor on Regional Rail train, at SEPTA ticket and sales offices, and online.

Note:  You can use cash on buses, trolleys and the subway, but it’s $2.50 per rider and travelers must have exact change.

For those staying in town for a longer timeframe, another option is to add money in the “Travel Wallet” and receive the “Token and Transfer” price when traveling.  For details about specific pricing and how to purchase the SEPTA Key fare, go to the SEPTA website :  https://www.septakey.org/info/fare-products

Taking the Regional Rail

You will need to take the SEPTA regional rail if you are arriving from the Philadelphia Airport – or leaving the city to reach the Pennsylvania suburbs. You can catch these trains at Suburban Station, in center city, Jefferson Station (formerly known as 8th and Market street station), and the main train station (which also has Amtrak trains), which is 30th Street Station.

Note: If you are arriving from the Philadelphia Airport (PHL), there is a train station on site. You don’t need to purchase a ticket. You only need $8 dollars cash from the airport to Philadelphia’s main station. The conductor collects the fare on board and can make change for you, but the largest bill accepted is $20 dollars.

Fares for Regional Rail

Regional Rail customers can purchase a Weekly/Monthly Zone 1, 2, 3, or Anywhere TrailPass” or a “One Day Independence Pass” on a Key Card. More details about the regional rail system and fares, visit the  Fares section  of  www.SEPTA.org  for more information and pricing.

Accessibility

SEPTA buses and trolleys are equipped for accessibility, with ramps and elevators to assist passengers. However, be sure to check the website for specific subway and train stations, as some may not have working elevators or be under repair at any given time. 

Taking PATCO

The New Jersey suburbs, on the other side of the city, can be reached via a different train system, called  PATCO . However, aside from the Haddonfield and Collingswood stops, which feature walkable towns, you will need to call a taxi or have someone pick you up when you arrive in New Jersey. It’s a quick and comfortable ride, however, and there are four PATCO stations around center city: 16th and Market Streets; 13th and Locust Streets; 10th and Locust Streets and 8th and Market Streets. PATCO connects to SEPTA at 8th & Market Streets as well as the Broad Street subway via the Center City station.

There are electronic ticket machines at each of these stations that are easy to use. Ticket prices are reasonable but vary based on your start and destination stations.

NOTE: Not all PATCO stations in New Jersey are all accessible, although they are in the midst of renovations, so be sure to check in advance.

Taking Taxis

Taxis are plentiful in Philadelphia and found at many taxi stations around the city. They can also be flagged down on just about any street. Rideshare companies (such as Lyft and Uber) are also solid options in the city and surrounding suburbs.

A car is not required to get around Philadelphia. The city has a lot of traffic, tiny streets, and limited parking. Parking lots are expensive in center city, and there may be no parking options in South Philly, depending on the neighborhood. However, if you want to visit the surrounding New Jersey beaches and other suburban areas, you will need to rent a car.

Tips for Getting Around the City

• The subways run 24 hours from Thursday to Sunday nights.
• Train, bus, and trolley schedules are often different on nights and weekends (but not all routes), so be sure to check them out.
• Several SEPTA “night owl” bus routes run 24-hours a day. Check the website for schedules.
• The "Market-Frankford subway line" is often referred to as the "EL" train.
• The New Jersey PATCO line is often referred to as the "Speedline."
• If you’re in the city during rush hour and only need to travel a few blocks, it might be faster to walk than wait for a bus or take a taxi
• SEPTA is bicycle-friendly on most routes

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So you’re new to SEPTA ... Here’s how Philly’s transit system can get you (almost) anywhere

SEPTA, the nation’s sixth largest system, can get you almost anywhere you want to go in and around Philadelphia, by rail or bus. This guide helps you get better acquainted with SEPTA and its culture.

Officials of the Philadelphia region’s public transportation authority wince when people mention its 1980′s era slogan, long retired but still alive, especially among sarcastic (or long-suffering) SEPTA users.

We’re getting there.

Talk about a low bar.

The slogan became a meme before the internet. It struck a chord with Philly’s inner Eeyore, speaking to a city overshadowed by New York and Washington. Plus people could make jokes.

For all the ridicule, SEPTA meant to send a positive message , playing off improvements in service reliability and stations at the time.

SEPTA, the nation’s sixth largest system, can get you almost anywhere you want to go in and around Philadelphia, by rail or bus. It also has problems, challenges and quirks. Its own culture.

We hope this guide helps you get better acquainted with it. Climb aboard.

One more thing: A longtime SEPTA rider, a native of Philly, offers this advice to newbies: “Develop the ability to maintain tranquillity in the face of frustration.”

Your transportation menu :

Regional Rail: For transportation between Center City and many destinations in the four suburban counties. Fares from $4.25 to $13.00.

Broad Street Line and Market Frankford Line : Two train lines traversing the city from north to south and east to west, respectively. $2 with Key Card, or $2.50 quick-trip pass.

Trolley: Eight lines from Center City to West Philadelphia and into Delaware County . $2 with a Key Card or $2.50 cash. Stops at stations on request.

Bus: 125 routes through every part of the city and the suburban counties. By far the most-used SEPTA service. $2 with a Key Card or $2.50 cash, exact change only.

Norristown High Speed Line: Travel between West Philadelphia, the Main Line and Norristown. $2 Key Card or $2.50 cash. exact change only.

Finding your way

SEPTA’s system map consumes a lot of real estate on station walls — even so, it’s crammed with so much detail it’s hard for the uninitiated passenger to get oriented. How does it all fit together?

Not everything is on the map. The trolley routes that fan out across West Philadelphia, for instance, just sort of disappear after 40th Street.

Directional signs and symbols are inconsistent and can be difficult to read on the run, partly a legacy of SEPTA’s history; it absorbed several separate private transit companies over the years.

The agency is working on a two-year project to streamline wayfinding iconography to make the system easier to use. Its first proposal: grouping rail transit — the subway-elevated lines, the trolleys and the light rail line between Upper Darby and Norristown — into a unified SEPTA Metro network.

How to get help

Use the SEPTA app Includes maps and schedules of all the services and lines, plus real-time tracking of your ride and more. Available in the Apple App Store and Google Play .

SEPTA website : Find maps, schedules, service alerts and real-time status of trains, buses and trolleys.

Social media : social media accounts for the system as a whole, the bus system, etc.

Call a live customer service person at (215) 580-7800. They can give directions and schedules, inform you about delays and answer questions. “Call us!” says a top SEPTA exec. They’ve even been known to give tutorials to people who are really confused or uncertain, or who have special needs.

Want to ride SEPTA free? Check with your employer or school

An increasing number of Philadelphia employers offer free SEPTA all-access passes to their workers under the Key Advantage program , a perk for the employee and a means of helping the transit agency boost its pandemic-depleted ridership.

It began in spring 2022 for employees of Penn Medicine, Drexel University and Wawa , and has since spread to other institutions and companies. In August, Philadelphia city government began signing up employees for the free travel, and it has plans to roll it out to up to 25,000 residents living in poverty.

The program covers travel on buses, the Broad Street Line, Market Frankford El, trolleys, Norristown High Speed Line and the Regional Rail commuter railroad network — up to 240 trips a month. Employers who sign on are getting at least an 87% discount compared with the sticker price of $204 a month for an Anywhere TrailPass, which offers the same access to all modes of travel.

SEPTA’s expanded Key Advantage program is now available at area colleges and universities, with Swarthmore College the first to sign up. The agency says it is working with other schools to set up the free-pass program, called “UPass.”

How to use the trolleys

There’s an odd trolley custom. Somebody yanks the cord and the trolley screeches to a stop at their corner in West Philly . They stand at the top of the rear-door stairs for a beat. Two beats. They look around. Nothing happens.

“Hey, back door.”

“STEP DOWN!” the operator yells.

If their exhaustion or blood-alcohol concentration is high enough, the riders may join in with a derisive chorus: “YO, STEP DOWN!” (This being Philly, it may be flavored with some salty language.)

Face flushed with shame, the disembarking passenger taps a foot on the step below. As if by magic, the doors open. Spoiler alert: There’s a pressure sensor on the step.

If this happens to you, don’t worry. Being humiliated on the trolley is kind of a municipal baptism, one of the rites that makes you a Philadelphian. And on a subsequent trip you get to join in by yelling “STEP DOWN!” at the next confused schlub.

Speaking SEPTA

“We have a habit of calling the same thing here by different names, which complicates it,” said Kurt Heinle, the transit system’s assistant general manager for customer service. “If you’re new to Philadelphia, it can be confusing,” he said. There is a “very complex mosaic of travel options.”

Here’s how to decode what different things are called:

The Market-Frankford Line, a “heavy rail” rapid transit train, runs 13.6 miles between the Frankford Transportation Center in the Northeast and the 69th Street Transit Center in Upper Darby. It’s also known as the Blue Line. But Most people call it the El, for elevated train, because it has tracks above the city’s streets for much of its route. But it’s also a subway, roaring underground between 2nd and 40th Streets before it emerges again with fantastic views of the Philadelphia skyline receding in the east. More great views from the El: Between 45th and 63rd Streets, you can see A Love Letter for You, a series of 50 rooftop murals by the artist Steve Powers . Chicago’s L (they dropped the “E”) also is a hybrid system, though trains clattering overhead is the iconic soundtrack in the downtown Loop. Note: Philly’s Frankford El has 28 stops, but, as Philly band The American Dream sang, it doesn’t go to heaven .

The Orange Line

The Broad Street Line, a subway, runs beneath the city’s main north/south artery for 10 miles, from Fern Rock Transportation Center to the sports complex . It’s also “heavy rail.” Sometimes it’s called the Orange Line, for the color on the trains and station signs.

Green Lines

SEPTA has eight numbered trolley lines, primarily serving West Philly and the Delaware County suburbs. They’re also known as “light rail,” and sometimes surface-subway rail because they navigate under center city via tunnel. People also call them streetcars or, collectively, the Green Lines because that’s what color they are on system maps and signs.

Can I pay cash on SEPTA?

Yep. U.S. legal tender is welcome on buses, trolleys, transit trains and the Norristown High Speed Line — but you need to have exact change. Fare is $2.50. That’s also the cost with a Quick Trip paper ticket, dispensed in stations.

If you pay with a SEPTA Key Card Travel Wallet, though, the fare is $2.

Key Card Travel Wallet customers now also get two free transfers when using the card. It costs $2.50 for each transfer when paying cash or using paper tickets.

Regional Rail conductors also accept cash on board, helpful when ticket offices or kiosks at outlying stations are closed or down. Those who buy on board, though, pay the highest rate, $10 one way. (Key Cards also work.)

People aged 65 or older ride free across the system. Children under 12 travel free with a fare-paying adult.

How to use a SEPTA Key Card

Recently SEPTA began accepting credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay . Just tap the card or pass your smartphone wallet app over the fare validator and go.

It’s an upgrade from the SEPTA Key Card that lets you pay your fare when you tap it at the turnstile or a reader aboard the bus, trolley or commuter train. The Key Card eliminated the need to rummage for exact change or a token.

Bus, subway and trolley trips are $2 with either the Key Card or the other contactless options, 50 cents off the regular fare. Key also confers discounts on Regional Rail, which vary. (Regional Rail does not yet accept payment by other cards or smartphone apps.)

New Key Cards cost $4.95, but that’s credited to your account if you register it on the card website . Doing so protects your balance if the card is lost or stolen.

To use, load the card with a credit or debit card. (Kiosks and ticket offices also accept cash.) The Travel Wallet option lets you ride on any travel mode, deducting the lowest available fare as you go. The cards can also be loaded with weekly and monthly transit passes and weekly and monthly Regional Rail passes.

Check your balance at fare kiosks in stations, on the on the Key Card website or SEPTA app.

To reload the card with fares, use the Key Card website, station fare kiosks, SEPTA sales offices, the SEPTA app or the Key Card call center at (855) 567-3782. Some local retailers also handle Key Cards. You can set up an automatic reload linked to a credit or debit card on the website or app.

Showing the card brings discounts at shops, entertainment venues, and cultural institutions. Among them: Dunkin’, the Philadelphia Museum of Art , Disney on Ice and the Flyers. More here on the Perks page .

How do I transfer on SEPTA?

The first transfer is free, but only if you use a SEPTA Key Card. When transferring, you simply tap the card as you board your next ride. For cash customers each transfer costs $1.

Accessibility

All SEPTA buses are equipped with a wheelchair lift and seating. The “kneeling bus” floor can be lowered to make boarding from street level easier.

Just over half the stations on the Broad Street Line , the subway which dates to the late 1920s, are accessible to people with disabilities. Accessible stations: Fern Rock Transportation Center, Olney , Allegheny, North Philadelphia, Cecil B. Moore/ Temple University , Girard, Race Vine/Convention Center, Walnut-Locust, Oregon and nrg .

On the Market Frankford Line, all but three stations — at Spring Garden , 11th and 34th Streets — are accessible. But take note: Elevators at the accessible stations sometimes break down or close for maintenance.

Few Norristown High Speed Line stations are accessible. The only ones: 69th Street Transportation Center, Wynnewood Road, Stadium ( Villanova ), Gulph Mills and the Norristown Transportation Center.

Trolley cars, which run in West Philadelphia and Delco suburbs, are not accessible. However, historic 1947 PCC trolleys do have wheelchair lifts, added during restoration. The cars are scheduled to return to service on Route 15 along Girard Avenue this fall.

SEPTA’s Customized Community Transportation, or CCT, provides door-to-door service to disabled people unable to take transit. Users must first register with the agency and reserve their ride one to three days in advance. Fare is $4. (215) 580-7145 for an application or customer service. TDD/TTY: (215) 580-7712.

There’s also a shared ride program for Philadelphians 65 or older , subsidized by the Pennsylvania Lottery. Seniors pay $4, and must register with SEPTA, providing proof of age. Reservations one to three days in advance. (215) 580-7132. TDD/TTY: (215) 580-7712.

Hours of operation

Regional Rail 5:30 a.m. until about 1:30 a.m. for Jefferson and Suburban stations. Until 12:30 a.m. for 30th Street Station.

Trolley Routes 10, 13, 15 and 36 run 24 hours a day, every day. The others roll between 5 a.m. and 1 a.m., depending on the route.

The rapid transit subway and elevated train in Philly — the Broad Street Line and the Market-Frankford Line — are not 24/7, though they did operate 24 hours on Fridays and Saturdays before the pandemic.

Now, these trains operate from 5 a.m. to about 1 a.m. SEPTA runs Night Owl bus service overnight along the lines. For the El, the overnight buses are labeled MFO. For the Broad Street Line subway, BSO.

Some bus routes run 24 hours. They are listed below. Hours for others vary. Check schedules .

How to get around Philly in the overnight hours

Night Owl service is the best SEPTA option. In addition to the overnight buses, the following in-demand bus routes run 24 hours:

Routes 6, 10, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20, 23, 33, 36, 42, 47, 52, 56, 60, 66, 73, 79, 108, 109, G and R.

Regional Rail fares

Do you have a spreadsheet?

Kidding, kind of. But the fare regime does take some getting used to. The basic concept: Prices depend on the distance the Regional Rail station used is from Center City. The commuter network is divided into four fare zones . The information is also posted in stations.

PATCO and NJ Transit

If you want to get to New Jersey from Philly, you can get there using PATCO.

That’s the 14.2-mile rail line running 24/7 between Philadelphia and Lindenwold in Camden County , the most populous in South Jersey. The line will take you to Rutgers University ’s campus in Camden as well as popular dining destinations Haddonfield and Collingswood .

There are PATCO stations at 8th and Market Streets and three locations along Locust Street: 9/10th Streets , 12/13th Streets and 15th/16th Streets .

If you get off at Broadway Station , you can access NJ Transit’s River Line, a light-rail system that travels 34 miles along the Delaware River between Camden and Trenton, with stops in 12 Burlington County towns. It operates from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., except on Saturdays — when the last trains leave at 11:59 p.m.

You can get to Atlantic City from 30th Street Station in Philadelphia via 10 daily NJ Transit trains. The fare is $10.75 one way, $4.90 one way for seniors and people with disabilities. Children 5 to 11 years old get a 50% discount. (Up to 3 children aged 4 and under travel free with a fare-paying adult.) The trip takes 90 minutes. You can also take NJ Transit’s 551 express bus between Market and 10th Streets and A.C., for a 90-minute ride at about $20 round trip.

You can get to New York by taking SEPTA’s Trenton Line Regional Rail train to NJ Transit’s Northeast Corridor hourly rail service at the Trenton Transit Center. The ride from Trenton to Manhattan’s Penn Station takes a little more than an hour, and tickets range from $12 to $18 one way. It’s cheaper than Amtrak.

To get to other South Jersey destinations , N.J. Transit also runs several local and express bus routes connecting Center City to many South Jersey towns and cities on weekdays. They pick up and drop off passengers on Market Street at 7th and 16th Streets, as well as JFK Boulevard and 30th Street.

PATCO fares

Fares range from $3 to $1.40 one way, depending on how close the New Jersey PATCO station is to Philadelphia. Travel between two New Jersey stations is $1.60 one way. Travel between Center City PATCO stations is $1.40.

The railroad has the Freedom card , which stores value and deducts the proper fare. Get one for $5 at any PATCO ticket machine — and load the amount you want — with a Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit card or cash.

A Freedom Share card also works on all SEPTA travel modes except Regional Rail, providing convenience for people who ride both systems often. It requires a computer-based account and can only be obtained in person at a Freedom Card Service Center, at Woodcrest and Broadway Stations.

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76 Carriage Company was founded over 40 years ago with a vision of providing the Philadelphia Region with superior tours and transportation services.

Today, 76 Carriage Company and its offspring, Philadelphia Trolley Works, The Big Bus Company, and Connective Tours is Philadelphia’s largest provider of Sightseeing Tours and Specialty Transportation.

PTW/BB has grown to become extremely diverse tour operators and transportation specialist. The corporate office is located just south of University City on an 11 acre complex, which includes a 4 acre lot housing a fleet of  over 70 vehicles. A 60,000 square foot office accommodates the sales, dispatch, maintenance, and accounting teams.

76 Carriage Co.’s Vault to Success is “The story of a successful carriage tour company that grew into trolleys, buses, motor coaches, and transportation management.” (Small Business News March 1998)

For information on our tour schedules, the best way to see Philadelphia’s attractions, trolley and transportation rentals, or our famous carriage horses, please go to our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Office Hours Daily from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Stable Hours Daily from 9:00 to 5:00

What are the differences between the Big Bus and trolley tours?

Double Deckers are the primary tour vehicles. Occasionally they are substituted with trolleys depending on the volume and weather.

When do the Big Bus / Trolley Tours operate?

Tours operate on a timed schedule depending on the season and the time of year. Please refer to the announcements on the home page for exact times.

Where can I buy Trolley / Big Bus Tickets to tour Philadelphia?

Tickets can be purchased at the following locations: On-line at our website, over the phone, on site at Stop 1 (6th and Market) and Stop 6 (12th and Filbert), or inside the Independence Visitor’s Center.

Do you take credit cards?

Yes, we accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.

How often do the tours depart from Stop # 1?

For frequency please refer to the announcements on our home page.

Do you pick-up guests at hotels?

Our complimentary shuttle van will pick guests up at all Center City, Airport area, and City Line Avenue hotels. Please call our office at 215-389-TOUR (8687) to schedule a pick-up.

Where can I park?

There are several parking garages near the Independence Mall Area. They are located at 6th & Arch Street underneath the Visitor’s Center, 4th & Ranstead Street behind the Bourse Building and 11th & Filbert Street (Stop 6).

Can I get off the Trolley / Bug Bus and reboard again?

Yes. Your 1 Day, 2 Day, or 3 Day Pass gives you unlimited bus tours and hop on/hop off privileges for 1 full day, 2 full consecutive days, or 3 full consecutive days.

Do I need a ticket to board and reboard?

Yes, you must have a valid ticket to board our vehicles.

Are pets allowed on board the tour?

Yes – small dogs and service animals may board the tour.

Where can I find a carriage tour?

The main carriage stands are located at 5th & Chestnut Streets next to Independence Hall or at 6th & Market streets across from the Independence Visitors Center.

How can I purchase a carriage tour ride?

Carriage tours can be purchased on our website, at the Big Bus Stops 1 and 6 (5th & Market Streets and 12th & Filbert Streets), our Sightseeing Kiosk inside The Independence Visitors Center, our Sightseeing Kiosk at 6th and Chestnut Streets, or directly from a carriage driver. .

When do the carriages operate?

The carriages operate daily weather permitting. Carriages do not operate in temperatures above 91°F or below 26°F Wind Chill. Regular hours are Monday – Friday 9:30AM to 3:30 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 9:30AM to 6:30PM. Night tours are available upon request. Please call 215-923-8516 for more information.

Can I make a reservation for a special event?

Yes, we recommend carriage reservations for weddings, proms, and other important events. All rides requiring a pick-up or drop-off at a location other than our carriage stand need a special event permit. Please give us 5-7 days advance notice for this type of service. We also recommend reservations for our popular evening rides around some of Philadelphia’s favorite attractions. Please call us at 215-923-8516 or email us a request a quote form.

What kind of horses are used to pull the carriages?

76 Carriage Company uses a variety of different breeds of horses for their carriage tours. The majority of our horses are draft horses or draft-cross horses. Our horses weigh an average of 1600 lbs with several weighing up to 2000 lbs. They are capable of easily pulling at least 3 times their body weight.

Where do the horses live?

During most of the year the horse live at stables located a few miles from Center City Philadelphia. They have large, spacious stalls and two different paddocks to run and play on their days off. Each horse gets a vacation at our Lancaster County farm for several months each year.

What do the horses eat?

Each horse has his own diet which includes plenty of hay and water. They also receive oats or horse chow, mineral supplements, and electrolytes, which is similar to Gatorade for horses. For treats they are fond of carrots and apples.

What happens to the horses when they are done working?

Once our carriage horses are retired and their job of guiding tourists around Philadelphia’s sights and attractions is done, most go on to live on farms to spend their old age having fun. Some have gone to be companion horses or to live at small local petting zoos. 76 Carriage Company supports Blue Star Equiculture a draft horse sanctuary and retirement farm in Palmer, MA. Blue Star is currently the retirement home for Bud, Mike and Tom former 76 Carriage Company horses.

Do the horses like their job?

Yes, our horses receive extensive training to allow them to adjust to city traffic. They work only at a walk and receive excellent care. Each horse has its own carriage driver and they become a team working together. The horses enjoy being groomed and bathed and receiving treats from their drivers.

Where are your offices located?

Our administrative offices are located at 1350 Schuylkill Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19146. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment.

What are your telephone office hours?

Our offices are open 7 days per week from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm.

What is the fax number?

Please send faxes to 215-389-1279.

How far can the buses and trolleys travel?

Our motor coaches can travel throughout the mid-Atlantic region.. The trolleys can travel in the tri-state area up to 60 miles from Center City Philadelphia.

How do I reserve a trolley or motorcoach for a special event?

Please call our offices to speak with one of our transportation experts. They may be reached at 215-389-8687. You may also complete a request a quote form online.

How do I reserve a horse drawn carriage for a special event?

Please call our offices to speak with one of our equine experts. They may be reached at 215-923-8516. You may also complete a request a quote form and email it to us.

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Tipsy Trolley 21+ BYOB Tours of Philadelphia

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Experience an adult-exclusive, entertaining, comedic storytelling adventure through Philadelphia, exploring the city's major attractions. Tours run for 2 hours and participants must be 21 years old and above to enjoy drinks along the way. It's an adult-only fun-filled journey through the heart of the city! <><><><> 21+ only. <><><><>

Betsy Ross House 239 Arch St Philadelphia PA 19106

Why take this tour?

Embark on an adult-exclusive adventure aboard our trolley with a bottle of wine or a six-pack of beer/seltzer for our unique BYOB tours of Philadelphia. Delve into the city's major attractions while gaining insider knowledge about off-the-beaten-path sites. Please note, participants must be 21 years old and above to join in the fun.

Additionally, our BYOB Tours of Philadelphia can also be booked as private tours for an exclusive experience!

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This unique take on Philadelphia led by the owner and founder of the company will touch on Chinatown, the Reading Terminal Market, City Hall, the Love Sculpture, the Ben Franklin Parkway, Fairmount Park, West Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the famous Rocky Stairs, and historic Old City.

Where to meet?

Betsy Ross House (between 2nd and 3rd on Arch Street)

What to Bring?

This is a BYOB tour. Please bring your own beverages and snacks.

Participants must be 21+ to book and drink onboard. No one under 21 years old is allowed.

Weather Policy

This tour runs rain or shine.

Cancellation

Parties of 5 or more require 7 days advanced notice to be eligible for a refund; groups under 5 must give at least 72 hours notice.

Additional information

• Not wheelchair accessible • Service animals allowed • This trip requires a minimum number of participants. In case the minimum isn't met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience

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Indulge in a unique experience where you can sip your favorite beverages while we chauffeur you around the city on our BYOB trolley tour! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride as some of Philly's finest comedians take the stage...

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Explore historic Philadelphia on this walking tour of the Old City District, a quick and convenient introduction for first-time visitors. See Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the Betsy Ross House, Ben Franklin Post Office, Carpenters’ Hall, and more. Then wander down...

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An entertaining, comedic story-telling adventure through Philadelphia, covering the city's major attractions. Tours runs for 2 hours. All ages are welcome. 21+ to drink.

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At Founding Footsteps, we take pride in creating tours that are not only educational, but also immersive and captivating for students. Our tours are thoughtfully designed to bring Philadelphia's fascinating history and rich culture to life, providing students with an...

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An entertaining, 3 hour adventure through Philadelphia or surrounding areas, covering the city's breweries/bars/restaurants of your choice. You chose the destinations, and the time you spend there. Bring your playlist because we have speakers on the trolley! We will pick...

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This BYOB trolley tour takes riders to see Philly's holiday light displays

The 2-hour trip includes the miracle on south 13th street, the smedley street christmas spectacular and city landmarks.

The BYOB Holiday Light Trolley Tour passes some of Philadelphia's top holiday light displays while offering live entertainment and festive photo opps.

This holiday season, people can hitch a ride on a special "jolly trolley" for a unique journey through Philadelphia.

The BYOB Holiday Light Trolley Tour , which  runs daily from Saturday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Dec. 31,  takes riders by city landmarks and holiday displays while  offering  live entertainment and festive photo opportunities. 

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The tour begins and ends at Craft Hall in Northern Liberties. Everyone receives a slice of pizza before heading onto the decorated trolley. Tour highlights include the  Miracle on South 13th Street   and the  Smedley Street Christmas Spectacular . Depending on weather and traffic, tours also may pass by Penn's Landing, the Besty Ross House and City Hall. 

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During the two-hour adventure, there is live music and holiday sing-alongs.  The tours are family-friendly, but adults over 21 are permitted to bring beer, wine or alcoholic seltzers on board.

Tickets cost $65 for adults. Children under 12 and seniors over 65 are $60. Prices are discounted for tours held Mondays through Wednesdays.

The Holiday Light Trolley Tour is run by  Founding Footsteps , which also hosts other walking and trolley tours in Philadelphia.

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SEPTA's Summer Trolley Tunnel Blitz Returns: How to Get Around

Septa's annual maintenance to its trolley service returns for the 10th year from july 8 to july 25, 2022, by kaamil jones • published july 8, 2022 • updated on july 8, 2022 at 1:49 pm, what to know.

• SEPTA's summer Trolley Tunnel Blitz returns July 8 through July 25
• SEPTA trolley routes 10, 11, 13, 34 and 36 will not operate in the Center City tunnel during that time.
• Trolley service will begin and end at 40th and Market Streets. Customers can use SEPTA's Market Frankford Line at 40th Street Station to get to and from Center City.

SEPTA is taking steps to make riders' commutes more pleasant on its trolley lines.

SEPTA announced Wednesday that crews will begin their 10th annual summer Trolley Tunnel Blitz Friday night.

For 16 days, from 10 p.m. Friday, July 8, through 5 a.m. Monday, July 25, crews will work around-the-clock on track and power maintenance, station upgrades and intensive cleaning, a SEPTA spokesperson said in a news release .

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“The Trolley Tunnel is critical to our daily operations, providing thousands of passenger trips underneath heavily congested roadways connecting Center City and University City,” SEPTA General Manager and CEO Leslie Richards said in a news release.

How to Get Around?

SEPTA trolley routes 10, 11, 13, 34 and 36 will not operate in the Center City tunnel during the blitz.

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What places are expected to be the most popular summer travel destinations?

Trolley service will begin and end at 40th and Market Streets.

Customers can use SEPTA's Market Frankford Line at 40th Street Station to get to-and-from Center City.

What Will Crews Be Doing?

• Demolish and rebuild the full length of the eastbound 22 nd  Street platform, rebuild entire track bed, and pour new concrete decking
• Replace worn track curved rail at various locations
• Clean out and flush all pipes, drains, and vent wells
• Replace four miles of overhead contact wire
• Complete maintenance on Ludlow Switch
• Perform work on entire tunnel signal system
• Conduct heavy cleaning and maintenance at all stations including painting, lighting, graffiti removal and drain and pipe cleaning

Updates for the project can be found on SEPTA's website and on Twitter @SEPTA .

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Group Tours And Transportation In Philadelphia

Holiday, student, and corporate packages.

Philadelphia Sightseeing Tours & Transportation is the source for Philadelphia’s best double-decker bus tours, classic trolley tours, and group transportation. Easy, convenient, and reliable services are what we deliver.

Philadelphia Sightseeing Tours LOVES groups! Let our team of experts help plan your next trip. We offer one-stop shopping for all of your group travel needs. Whether you’re planning a team-building excursion, senior and student group tours, or any other leisure, academic, or professional outing, we can help you organize a wonderful experience for your group travel in Philadelphia.

Holiday Tour Packages

Get in the festive spirit in Philadelphia with our specialty holiday packages and tours! Philadelphia is a year-round destination, and especially magical during the holiday season. See the bright lights of the city and enjoy the warm holiday glow as we customize a tour package for your seasonal visit.

Student Tours

Bring history to life with Philadelphia Sightseeing Tours. History springs out of the books and into reality as your class journeys through the historic districts of Philadelphia. PST delivers memorable and fun educational group outings! Ride on an open-top double-decker bus or classic trolley through one of the most historic cities in America.

✓ Historical Expertise

Our entertaining tour guides are history buffs, and they relate their love of the city and a real sense of Philadelphia’s place in history to your group.

✓ The Right Vehicles

Each vehicle can accommodate up to 75 guests, we have 15 vehicles available in Philadelphia.

✓ Rain Or Shine!

Ride rain or shine, our Philly sightseeing tours depart daily from the Bourse Building near Independence Hall.

✓ Everyone is together

No need to worry where the kids are, they are all safely aboard our open top tour vehicles with eyes on the attractions and ears on the tour guide.

✓ No Classrooms

Teachers can relax and enjoy the sights with their students!

✓ Teacher Involvement

Teachers are encouraged to join in with the tour guide in explaining or highlighting lesson-worthy aspects of the tour.

✓ Inspected And Approved

All Philadelphia Sightseeing Tours vehicles are United States Department of Transportation inspected and approved.

Corporate Tours

Philadelphia Sightseeing Tours delivers memorable company outings. Ride on an open-top double-decker bus, classic trolley, or many of our vehicles through Philadelphia and its many historic and cultural districts. The stress of a day’s worth of company meetings melt away as your colleagues ride through Historic Philadelphia.

✓Relax and enjoy

Leave the planning to us. Customizable transportation and tour packages are available.

✓Large Vehicles

Many of our vehicles are climate-controlled to protect your group from the elements.

Everyone is safely aboard our open-top tour vehicles with eyes on the attractions and ears on the tour guide.

✓ Transportation  is our business

Let our Management Team plan your next sightseeing tour in Philadelphia and ground transportation experience.

✓Perfect Solution

Philadelphia Sightseeing Tours are perfect for: Conventions, team building exercises, client entertainment, office parties, after work stress relievers, family activities, and training sessions.

✓Let Us Host

We can host corporate or convention events for groups of any size.

✓Customized Packages

Combine your Philadelphia Sightseeing Tour & Transportation outing with meals and/or admission to nearby attractions as part of a customized package.

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