Philadelphia and nearby Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties offer an exciting range of historical and cultural attractions, plus world class dining, shopping, and entertainment.

SEPTA is made up of buses, subways, trolleys, trackless trolleys, high speed rail and commuter trains - commonly referred to as Regional Rail. Each of these services together create a wide reaching transportation network allowing visitors and residents to explore the wonders of this great region.

Take advantage of the best travel value with a One Day Individual & Family Independence Pass, giving you unlimited travel on bus, trolley, subway, Regional Rail and PHLASH for one whole day.

Sights Of Philadelphia

Most popular attractions reached by SEPTA

SEPTA and its tourism partners want to help make any trip to Philadelphia as enjoyable as possible.

Read up on some of the most popular attractions within the city, and how to get there on SEPTA (hopefully using an Independence Pass). Partner websites also offer more information on other events, happenings and extended stay information.

Greater Philadelphia Tourism

Things To Do In Philadelphia

Philadelphia's Diverse Arts & Culture

Arriving In Philadelphia

By Air
Philadelphia International Airport provides visitors major access to Center City, the surrounding suburbs and South Jersey.

The Airport Line Regional Rail train provides a direct link to Center City and all of its popular attractions or connecting services to the surrounding portions of the region.

About the Airport Line and train stops

Philadelphia International Airport website

By Train
30th Street Station is the major rail station for Philadelphia, centered between Center City and West Philadelphia, providing connections to Amtrak, NJ Transit rail service and all SEPTA Regional Rail lines. BoltBus and MegaBus long-distance coach service is within one-block walking distance of the station.

SEPTA station information

Amtrak information

NJ Transit Atlantic City Line information

By Auto
If you are driving to Philadelphia, why not consider parking the car at a SEPTA station and taking public transportation? From outside Center City, many Regional Rail Stations have daily parking so taking the train and connect with our other transit services once in the city is easy.

Parking Tips at Regional Rail stations
On weekdays, daily commuters tend to fill parking lots at SEPTA stations. On weekends and major holidays, parking is free at daily lots (not garages). Check the clickable map for parking and other amenities at specific stations

Getting Around

The easiest fare option is the One Day Individual & Family Independence Pass. Unlimited SEPTA & PHLASH for one day.

Before leaving home, plan a trip on SEPTA using our trip planning tools.

Every page of the website includes a trip planner, where anyone may enter a starting and ending destination; date and time of travel (for trips now or in the future); then choose using either Google Transit or Plan My Trip. Remember, the most popular destinations, like Philadelphia Zoo or Please Touch Museum, may be found simply by name.

Google Transit features the familiar Google Maps interface and allows you to enter an address, attraction, zip code or category to find locations you may be destined to. Plan My Trip is our SEPTA trip planner featuring fare and accessibility information and more ways to choose specific service preferences.

Just strolling Center City Philadelphia? Click and download the Center City Street & Transit Map