Travel and Transit

• SEPTA

  1. www.septa.org

  2. SEPTA is Philadelphia’s public transportation system. Fares can be paid with exact cash, a SEPTA Key though prices vary, or a SEPTA Key Ticket on your phone. Visit the SEPTA Travel Center @ Penn at the Penn Bookstore located at 3601 Walnut St for more information.

• Uber, Lyft, and Taxis 

  1. www.uber.com; www.lyft.com;

  2. www.philataxicab.com

  3. Uber, Lyft, and taxis are always available if you need to find a ride. They provide quick and easy door-to-door pickup and drop-off.

• Indego

  1. www.rideindego.com 

  2. The Indego bike-sharing system offers hundreds of bikes around the clock. There are 10 locations on or near campus, and over 125 stations in the city — providing a convenient and affordable way to get around Penn and Philadelphia.

• Zipcar

  1. www.zipcar.com 

  2. Zipcar is a great option if you want to get away from campus for a while. You need a membership, but for a small fee, being reunited with the road has never been so easy.

• Philly PHLASH

  1. www.ridephillyphlash.com 

  2. Philly PHLASH is the most convenient way to see Philadelphia’s most notable attractions, including the Franklin Institute, the Philadelphia Zoo, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Independence Mall, and many more! Rides are only $2 per ride or $5 for a day pass.

• Penn Transit

  1. www.upenn.edu/transportation 

  2. Penn’s three-fixed-route buses (East, West, and North) are a convenient and safe way for PennCard holders to get to and from campus and the surrounding neighborhoods. There is also a shuttle service upon request.