Arrival by Air

For air travel, the closest airport is Philadelphia International Airport, only nine miles south of campus. Ground transportation from the airport includes regional rail, rental car, shuttle van, and taxi.

By regional rail

You can take the SEPTA R1/Airport line from any Airport terminal (A-E) to 30th Street Station, a few blocks from the Lab. The R1 runs twice hourly for most of the day; see SEPTA's online schedule for details. If you checked luggage, enter the train platform outside of the baggage claim area on the lower level. If you have only carry-on luggage, you can enter from the upper walkway adjacent to the gate area. The ride to 30th Street Station takes about 20 minutes and costs $5.50. To complete your trip to the Lab, follow the directions from 30th Street Station for arrival by train.

By rental car

You can rent a car at the Airport from Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, and National agencies. From the Airport, follow the signs for I-95 North / PA 291 East to I-76. You will approach the Lab along westbound I-76. About 20-30 minutes.

By shuttle van

Lady Liberty suttle van service is located adjacent to campus. Call 215-724-8888 to make reservations and confirm rate (about $8). Your destination on Penn's campus is 3330 Walnut Street, Levine Hall. The ride to campus takes about 30 minutes, but the van may stop elsewhere for other passengers.

By taxi

Taxis queue outside of the baggage claim area. Your destination on Penn's campus is 3330 Walnut Street, Levine Hall. There is a flate rate of $20.00 (to area hotels?). The ride takes about 30 minutes.

Alternative airports to Philadelphia International include Newark International (Newark, NJ, 85 miles), Baltimore-Washington International (Baltimore, MD, 109 miles), JFK International (Jamaica, NY, 105 miles), and La Guardia (Flushing, NY, 105 miles). You can complete your trip to Philadelphia from these other airports most easily by train or by car.