Details about traveling to and in Philadelphia.
Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Taxicabs can be accessed at Zone 5 on the S. Commercial Roadway. Proceed through Baggage Claim and follow the Ground Transportation signs for Taxis/Zone 5. A flat rate of $28.50 is charged in lieu of the metered rate by all Medallion Taxicabs for trips between the Philadelphia International Airport and the Center City Zone.
If you plan to use an app-based ride service after landing at PHL, proceed through Baggage Claim and follow the Ground Transportation signs for Ride App/Zone 7.
SEPTA provides train service between Center City and the airport on the Airport Regional Rail Line. Trains run every 30 minutes on weekdays and operate from 4:13 a.m. to 11:03 p.m. (Center City to Airport) and from 5:07 a.m. to 12:07 a.m. (Airport to Center City). On weekends, trains run hourly and operate from 5:13 a.m. to 11:13 p.m. (Center City to Airport) and from 6:07 a.m. to 12:07 a.m. (Airport to Center City).
Philadelphia Sightseeing Tours provides airport shuttles to and from the airport for individuals and groups starting at $30 (one way).
A number of car rental facilities are conveniently located at Philadelphia International Airport. Rental agencies provide frequent free shuttles between all bag claims and their rental car facility. All rental car shuttles pick-up from Zone 2 on Arrivals Road.
Parking
- Philadelphia Marriott Downtown—$60.03 per day—valet parking only; EV charging available; get in touch with the hotel about possible ADA accommodations
- Loews Philadelphia Hotel—$ 55.13 per day—valet only (6’6″ clearance); EV charging available; get in touch with the hotel about possible ADA accommodations
- The Notary Hotel, Autograph Collection—valet parking only
- Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City Hotel—$62.48 per day—valet-only parking available (9’6″ clearance)
- Discounted Parking is also available at the Convention Center Parking facility at a discounted rate of $27 per day using this coupon. Convention Center Parking is located on Arch Street between 12th & 13th Streets, a half block from the Marriott. EV charging with a card reader is available.
Transportation
Philadelphia’s public transportation network, SEPTA, includes subways, buses, surface trolleys, and regional rail. All fixed-rout bus services operate with ADA-accessible vehicles and include a wheelchair lift or ramp. Many SEPTA stations are accessible, as well. See the SEPTA website for details.
Philadelphia’s Medallion taxi companies include 215 Get-A-Cab, which also dispatches accessible vehicles. Other dispatch companies are listed on the airport website. Please note that all dispatchers are required to accept requests for WAV service for persons seated in a wheelchair and coordinate calls for service with every other dispatcher.
The PHLASH bus system visits many attractions in downtown Philadelphia for $2 per person per ride or $5 for a one-day pass.
Philadelphia also has a bike share system, Indego, which starts at $4 per ride.
Plan your trip using this handy guide created for AHA attendees by Discover Philadelphia.
Pharmacies
CVS (1046 Market St.)
Rite Aid (1000-1008 Market St.)
Dry Cleaners
Helen’s Cleaners and Tailor (101 N. Broad St.)
Joyce Custom Cleaners (1306 Sansom St.)
Banks
PNC (1111 Market St.)
Chase Bank (1100 Market St.)
ATM (1234 Market St.)
Co-op ATM (1201 Chestnut St.)
Groceries
Giant (801 Market St.)
Mom’s Organic Market (34 S. 11th St.)
Target (1128 Chestnut St.)
Trader Joes (1324 Arch St.)
WaWa (several nearby)
7-Eleven (several nearby)
Looking for a place to eat? Browse these guides from Discover Philadelphia
Restaurants near the conference hotels and convention center
Washington Square West, the Gayborhood, and Midtown Village (walking distance from the hotels)
Quick Eats
Reading Terminal Market (1136 Arch St.)
Starbucks (1201 Market St.)
Dunkin’ (1133 Market St.)
Restaurants
El Vez (121 S. 13th St.)
Hard Rock Cafe (1113 Market St.)
Iron Hill Brewery (1150 Market St.)
Maggiano’s Little Italy (1201 Filbert St.)
Vedge (1221 Locust St.)
Office Supplies/Business Services
FedExOffice Center (available inside both Marriott Downtown and Loews Philadelphia)
Staples (1500 Chestnut St.)
Nearby Hospitals
Jefferson University Hospital (132 S. 10th St.)
Pennsylvania Hospital (800 Spruce St.)
Urgent Care
myDoc Urgent Care (1008 Arch St. #102)
vybe urgent care (1420 Chestnut St.)