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30th Street Station is one of Ride SEPTA!.

1. 30th Street Station

7.7
2955 Market St (at N 30th St), Philadelphia, PA
Rail Station · 324 tips and reviews

Jeff K.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.

SEPTA Suburban Station is one of Ride SEPTA!.

2. SEPTA Suburban Station

5.3
1600 John F Kennedy Blvd (btwn 15th & 18th), Philadelphia, PA
Rail Station · Logan Square · 95 tips and reviews

Jeff K.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.

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3. SEPTA Jefferson Station

5.9
1170 Market St (at 12th St), Philadelphia, PA
Rail Station · Chinatown · 73 tips and reviews

Jeff K.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.

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4. SEPTA MFL/TRL 15th Street Station

1500 Market St (at 15th St), Philadelphia, PA
Metro Station · Avenue of the Arts South · 29 tips and reviews

Jeff K.Jeff Kessler: You can walk almost anywhere underground, but check the maps to find your way through the labyrinth (or see the attached photo).

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5. SEPTA: 11th Street Station (MFL)

1100 Market St (at 11th St), Philadelphia, PA
Metro Station · Center City East · 9 tips and reviews

Jeff K.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.

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6. SEPTA MFL/BRS 8th Street Station / PATCO 8th & Market Station

5.7
800 Market St (at 8th St), Philadelphia, PA
Metro Station · Center City East · 27 tips and reviews

Jeff K.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.

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7. SEPTA MFL/TRL 13th Street Station

1300 Market St (at 13th St), Philadelphia, PA
Metro Station · Center City East · 12 tips and reviews

Jeff K.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).

8. SEPTA MFL/TRL 30th Street Station

5.7
3000 Market St (at 30th St), Philadelphia, PA
Metro Station · University City · 12 tips and reviews

Jeff K.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.

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9. SEPTA MFL 5th Street Station

500 Market St (at 5th St), Philadelphia, PA
Metro Station · Center City East · 10 tips and reviews

Jeff K.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.

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10. SEPTA BSL City Hall Station

S Broad St (at Market St), Philadelphia, PA
Metro Station · Avenue of the Arts South · 26 tips and reviews

Jeff K.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.

11. SEPTA: 19th St. Trolley

1901 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
Metro Station · Center City West · 3 tips and reviews

Jeff K.Jeff Kessler: With nearby access to Commerce Square and other business buildings, you'll be underdressed if you're not in a suit during rush hour.

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12. SEPTA: 22nd St. Trolley

2200 Market St (S. 22nd St.), Philadelphia, PA
Metro Station · Center City West · 4 tips and reviews

Jeff K.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).

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13. SEPTA MFL 2nd Street Station

200 Market St (at 2nd St), Philadelphia, PA
Metro Station · Center City East · 7 tips and reviews

Jeff K.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.

14. SEPTA MFL 34th Street Station

3400 Market St (at 34th St), Philadelphia, PA
Metro Station · University City · 8 tips and reviews

Jeff K.Jeff Kessler: Convenient access to the southwestern part of Drexel University and the northeastern part of the University of Pennsylvania.

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15. SEPTA BSL Walnut-Locust Station

200 S Broad St (at Walnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Metro Station · Avenue of the Arts South · 14 tips and reviews

Jeff K.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).

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16. SEPTA BSL NRG Station

3600 S Broad St (at Pattison Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Metro Station · South Philadelphia East · 13 tips and reviews

Jeff K.Jeff Kessler: Sports Expresses wait at the station until games end, so you'll always have a quick ride home. Read more.

17. SEPTA: 33rd St Trolley

33rd & Market, Philadelphia, PA
Metro Station · University City · 1 tip

Jeff K.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!

18. SEPTA: 36th St. Trolley Portal

36th & Ludlow St, Philadelphia, PA
Metro Station · University City · 2 tips and reviews

Jeff K.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.

19. SEPTA: 37th & Spruce Trolley

37th Street (Spruce Street), Philadelphia, PA
Light Rail Station · University City · 3 tips and reviews

Jeff K.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.

20. SEPTA MFL 40th Street Station

4000 Market St (at 40th St), Philadelphia, PA
Metro Station · West Philadelphia · 10 tips and reviews

Jeff K.Jeff Kessler: This station gets busier at night when the trolleys divert to 40th/Market (as opposed to travelling through the trolley tunnel to 13th).

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21. SEPTA: 40th Street Trolley Portal

40th St & Baltimore, Philadelphia, PA
Light Rail Station · Spruce Hill · 6 tips and reviews

Jeff K.Jeff Kessler: It's the last place where the trolleys converge, so make sure you're on the right one when heading west (which is questionable itself).