Plan Your Trip

Travel and Directions

Train

Amtrak provides extensive service to Philadelphia's 30th Street Station (30th and Market Streets) the largest existing and second most active railway station in America. From the train station, it is recommended to take a taxi to the Loews Hotel at a cost of approximately $8.00. For schedules and fares, contact Amtrak at 800-USA-RAIL or www.amtrak.com.

Plane

The Philadelphia International Airport is located eight miles from the Loews Hotel in downtown Center City. For approximately $8.00, you can take the SEPTA (regional rail) from the airport to the hotel using the R1 Line to the Market E Station (located across the street from the Loews Hotel). For approximately $20.00, a taxi will take you from the airport to the Loews Hotel. For more information, contact the Philadelphia International Airport at 215-937-6800 or www.phl.org. For real-time flight departure and arrival information, call 800-PHL-GATE, or visit www.phl.org.

SEPTA

Just about any attraction, historic or cultural site, entertainment venue, hotel, restaurant or event in Center City can be reached by SEPTA (regional rail) services. Most points of interest and popular visitor destinations are within walking distance of SEPTA. You can take a single trip on SEPTA using a token (cash fare of approximately $2.00) or ride all day with a SEPTA One-Day Convenience Pass priced at approximately $6.00. For transportation between the Philadelphia International Airport and the Loews Hotel, take the SEPTA R1 Line between the airport and Market E Station (located across the street from the Loews Hotel) at a cost of approximately $8.00. Visit www.septa.com.

Bus

Greyhound provides transcontinental bus service through Philadelphia at its terminal at 10th and Filbert Streets.

Car

I-95 from the North (Trenton, Betsy Ross Bridge)
Follow 95 South to Exit 22 (Central Philadelphia).
Follow signs for 676 West.
Continue on 676 to the Broad Street Exit.
Make first left onto Vine Street.
Follow Vine to third light (12th Street) and make a Right.
Pass the Convention Center.
Cross Market Street.
Entrance and Valet Parking on right-hand side.
I-95 from the South (Delaware, Maryland, Philadelphia International Airport)
Follow 95 North to Exit 22 (Central Philadelphia).
Follow signs for 676 West.
Continue on 676 to the Broad Street Exit.
Continue onto 15th Street.
Follow 15th Street through seven traffic lights (City Hall on left).
Continue around City Hall.
Make right onto Market Street.
Drive to 12th Street (Loews Hotel is on the right).
Make right onto 12th Street.
Entrance and Valet Parking on right-hand side.
From the NJ Turnpike (New York) and Ben Franklin Bridge (Cherry Hill, NJ)
Follow New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit 4 (Camden/Philadelphia).
Follow 73 North to 38 West to 30 West.
Follow signs for Ben Franklin Bridge.
Staying in center lane, follow signs for Vine Street/Local Traffic.
Follow Vine Street to 12th Street.
Turn Left onto 12th Street.
Continue approximately four blocks.
Pass Convention Center.
Cross Market Street.
Entrance and Valet Parking on right-hand side.
From 76 East
Follow 76 East to Exit 38 (676 East).
Continue on 676 to the Broad Street Exit.
Follow signs for Vine Street/Local Traffic.
Continue on Vine to the third light (12th Street).
Turn Right onto 12th Street.
Pass Convention Center.v · Cross Market Street.
Entrance and Valet Parking on right-hand side.

CONTACT
PREP Symposium/Exhibit Manager
Ms. Janet Cunningham
Barr Enterprises
301-668-6001
janetbarr@aol.com