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Jeff Kessler: Serving Amtrak, NJT's AC Line, and SEPTA Regional Rail, this gorgeous hub is always busy. Nearby access to local universities and Center City West make this station a popular choice.
1600 John F Kennedy Blvd (btwn 15th & 18th), Philadelphia, PA
Rail Station · Logan Square · 95 tips and reviews
Jeff Kessler: SEPTA's most centralized station, Suburban provides quick access to Penn Center, the Comcast Center, SEPTA's MFL and TRL routes at 15th St., the BSL at City Hall, and the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Jeff Kessler: The easternmost Center CIty station, Market East is located beneath the PA Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market. Access to The Gallery, SEPTA MFL, and PATCO (via concourse) seal the deal.
Metro Station · Center City East · 9 tips and reviews
Jeff Kessler: The North platform (for 69th-bound service) has direct access to The Gallery, Market East Station (Regional Rail), the PA Convention Center, and Reading Terminal Market.
Metro Station · Center City East · 27 tips and reviews
Jeff Kessler: While there's no free transfer between the Market Frankford Line and the Broad Ridge Spur; Transpass, Trailpass, and Independence Pass riders can.
Metro Station · Center City East · 12 tips and reviews
Jeff Kessler: Transfer here for service to the Trolley Routes (10, 11, 13, 34, and 36). Also, the South platform (for Frankford-Bound service) is connected to the SEPTA headquarters (for customer service).
Metro Station · University City · 12 tips and reviews
Jeff Kessler: This is the westernmost free-interchange stop, so transfer here from the MFL to the TRL. This station also serves the main Amtrak station at the East end and Drexel University at the West end.
Metro Station · Center City East · 10 tips and reviews
Jeff Kessler: Right in the middle of our nation's birthplace, this station provides easy access to Independence Mall, Independence Hall, the Phila Visitor's Ctr, National Constitution Ctr, and the Bourse Building.
Metro Station · Avenue of the Arts South · 26 tips and reviews
Jeff Kessler: A little sketchy, but fast transfers to the Regional Rail at Suburban and MFL/TRL at 15th make this the busiest on the BSL. Be prepared for packed platforms during rush hour and stadium events.
Metro Station · Center City West · 4 tips and reviews
Jeff Kessler: Conveniently located near the Parkway Museums, this station is within walking distance of most Center City West locations (plus an Awesome Trader Joe's half a block north).
Metro Station · Center City East · 7 tips and reviews
Jeff Kessler: This station is the southeastern-most station on the El. It's location is within walking distance of Penn's Landing, the Race St. Pier, and the Independence Seaport Museum.
Metro Station · Avenue of the Arts South · 14 tips and reviews
Jeff Kessler: This is the southernmost stop for express service (besides special sports express trains). For a faster ride, take the express and walk across the platform for local service (or vice versa).
Jeff Kessler: Located adjacent to some of Drexel's main buildings, this is the last station at which someone could transfer to/from the 10 trolley. Make sure you're on the right one!
Metro Station · University City · 2 tips and reviews
Jeff Kessler: At the North end of Locust Walk, this stop is conveniently located near 3 of Penn's Dorms, the Penn Bookstore, and the once-weekly farmers market.
Light Rail Station · University City · 3 tips and reviews
Jeff Kessler: Right at the heart of UPenn, the station is located at the convergence of Locust Walk and the Penn Quad. Added bonus, check out the Class of 1956 Trolley at the top of the EB southern stairway.