Tip #10 - Travel Planning Tip

Save Time & Money
Purchase Your Ticket
Before Boarding The Train

Passes offer the greatest travel discount for regular SEPTA customers.  But we know many people only use Regional Rail for occasional trips. For these riders, tickets make the most sense.  Whether it’s a Trans/TrailPass or a ticket, purchasing your fare instrument before starting your trip can save time and money. 

We wanted to share this tip because effective January 27, 2007 the automated ticket vending machines at Market East Station, Suburban Station, 30th Street Station, Philadelphia International Airport - Terminals A-E, and Trenton Station in New Jersey will be taken out of service and the following fare purchase conditions will apply:

Market East, Suburban & 30th Street Stations
(Including trips to the Airport)

• Purchase tickets at the Station Ticket Offices - cash, debit, & credit cards are accepted
  
  
• The $2.00 Surcharge will apply for fares purchased on the train when the ticket office is open 
  
  

Philadelphia International Airport
Terminals A-E

• Purchase tickets on the train
  
  
• One way fare to Central Philadelphia $5.50 - Cash Only
  
  

Trenton Station

• Purchase tickets at the New Jersey Transit Ticket Office on the Upper Level
  Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday, 7:00 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.
  
  
• The $2.00 Surcharge will apply for fares purchased on the train when the ticket office is open 

Please contact Customer Service, check the Clickable Rail System Map, or check at these stations for details on Ticket Office hours at these Stations and for fare information.