GETTING AROUND PHILADELPHIA
Getting from Airport to the Hotel
Airport Shuttle
Click here for the Lady Liberty Shuttle link. Reservations are not required for airport arrivals and the shuttle departs from the airport every 15 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to midnight.
Taxi
Taxis are available from the airport, just outside of baggage claim. Estimated taxi fare from the airport to the Radisson Blu Warwick Hotel, Philadephia is approximately $25 to or from.
Getting Around Philadephia
On Foot
Once inside the city, you'll find that Philly's downtown is very foot-traffic friendly. Likewise, you'll see many "Walk! Philadelphia" signs, which are printed with maps. Organized in a grid pattern, the streets are easy to navigate.
Bike
Biking is another popular way of getting around, and rentals are available throughout the city. Rent one from a company like Trophy Bikes and cycling 12 miles on the Schuylkill River Bike Path from the city center to Valley Forge.
Amtrak
From the Amtrak 30th Street train station: Philadelphia’s historic main train station is located just a few blocks from the hotel at 2955 Market Street. Walking to the hotel, proceed to JFK Parkway and walk toward the city until you reach 18th Street. Turn right on 18th Street until you reach Market Street. Cross Market Street and turn left on Market Street. Follow to 17th Street and turn right. Follow 17th Street until you reach the hotel on the right. Taxi fare to or from the hotel and 30th Street Station is approximately $7.
Public Transport
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) operates buses, the subway and a trolley system. The transit system can be confusing, especially when compared to other cities of equivalent size. But with patience and most likely several transfers, you'll reach your ultimate destination. Tickets, which start at $2, can be purchased at the Broad Street subway stop and in stores downtown, including some Rite Aids. There are two subway lines: The Broad Street line goes north to south, while the Market-Frankford line, which is an elevated train, runs east to west. Trolley routes extend from City Hall to 30th Street Station. The bus system tends to be confusing and not very helpful to short-term tourists.
SEPTA
SEPTA offers a vast option of transit services, including buses, trolleys, trackless trolleys, subways and Regional Rail. Learn how to travel the city swiftly and economically by visiting the SEPTA website or downloading the SEPTA App to your smartphone.
Phlash Trolley
The purple Phlash trolleys operate from May 1 to Oct. 31, and make 27 stops at popular sites like the Philadelphia Zoo and the Please Touch Museum, as well as the Center City. Fares are $2, but you can also buy a $5 all-day pass or an all-day family pass for $10.
Car
The city is definitely drive-able. Many visitors arrive by car, and they also use them to get around, especially the outer-lying attractions. But because Philadelphia is such a popular spot, the usual driving frustrations apply: An unfamiliar map, expensive parking (not to mention spots that require parallel parking) and a profusion of one-way streets. You can rent cars at PHL Airport and at agencies scattered throughout.
Taxi
Taxis are another option of getting around, but these can get expensive quickly. The meter starts at about $3 and rises by some change every 1/7th mile.