Travel Info

Getting to Philadelphia

Philadelphia is easy to get to from almost anywhere in the U.S. Conveniently located in the heart of the Northeast Corridor, Philly lies 80 miles southwest of New York City, 120 miles north of Washington, D.C. and 55 miles west of the New Jersey shore. More than 80 million people — nearly one-quarter of the U.S. population — live within a six-hour drive of Philadelphia


Philly By Wheel and Rail

Amtrak provides train service along the Northeast Corridor and from nearly any point west and south (and even Canada). Or arrive via long-distance bus service offered by Greyhound Lines, Megabus and more, connecting Philadelphia with every other Northeastern city.


Philly By Air

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is a short 10-mile trip to our Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Host Hotel. PHL serves 17 airlines and offers around 500 daily departures to more than 130 nonstop destinations worldwide, including over 80 domestically.


Accessing Ground Transportation from PHL

Simply follow the Ground Transportation signs from Baggage Claim and continue to the pickup zone assigned to your transport of choice: 


Getting Around Philadelphia

  • A “Most Walkable City” — With a simple master layout, compact downtown district, and easy-to-follow street grid design, Philadelphia’s walkability is second to none. Look for color Walk! Philadelphia directional signs throughout the downtown area to help you navigate even more easily.
  •  Indego citywide bike-sharing service — streetside rentals from over 250 dock-and-lock stations located throughout the city, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  • Center City Underground Pedestrian Concourse — four miles of subterranean walkways to help you get around while avoiding intersections and nasty weather. 
  • Philadelphia PHLASH Downtown Loop — one of the most convenient and inexpensive ways to see some of the city’s top attractions.
  • RiverLink Ferry — a fun way to cross the Delaware River from Philadelphia to the Camden, NJ waterfront.
  • SEPTA — a comprehensive public transportation network that can deliver you wherever you need to go

Accessibility

All SEPTA buses are accessible and the authority serves over 100 accessible boarding stations. Additionally, SEPTA offers ADA Paratransit Service. The Philly PHLASH is also wheelchair accessible. Philadelphia’s Accessible Philadelphia guide connects visitors to resources that help them navigate hotels, historic sites, museums, transportation and more.