Transportation

The University of Pennsylvania is serviced by an integrated system of transportation options.

Public transit stops are never more than a five-minute walk from any part of campus, as University students have access to Penn Transit, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Loop Through University City (LUCY), the Drexel University bus system, and Amtrak. Penn also accommodates alternative modes of transportation, such as car sharing, walking, and bicycling.

Students living both on and off campus can utilize the services of Penn Transit. SEPTA buses, trolleys, and trains offer frequent service from the University’s campus to virtually all cultural, shopping, and recreational venues throughout Philadelphia and the region. There is express service every half hour between University City Station and Philadelphia International Airport.

Penn Transit

Penn Transit’s buses and shuttles help students travel between campus and the neighboring communities safely and efficiently. Penn Transit Services are free of charge to all Penn community members holding a valid PennCard.

Penn Bus East and Penn Bus West operate fixed route services Monday through Friday from 5 p.m.–12 a.m. year-round except for holidays observed by the University.

Penn Shuttles provide transportation to and from campus to any designated location in West Philadelphia, Center City, and Powelton Village within defined boundaries. Penn Shuttles operate from 6 p.m.–3 a.m., seven days a week, year-round, except for holidays observed by the University.

With Penn Transit’s mobile app, riders can request the University’s shuttle services from their mobile devices and get real time vehicle locations for both shuttles and fixed route buses.

Students can also utilize Walking Escort, a free program from Penn’s Division of Public Safety providing specially trained uniformed security officers who facilitate travel on and around campus.

Penn Accessible Transit (PAT)

PAT provides transportation within service boundaries for persons with disabilities. To inquire about these services, students should contact the Office of Student Disabilities Services at (215) 573-9235

Indego Bike Share

The Indego Bike Share program is an integrated system featuring over 700 self-service bicycles and 100 bike share stations throughout Philadelphia, including six stations on or near Penn’s campus. Participants can purchase a daily or monthly pass. With Indego, there is no need to bring a bike to campus!

Penn Transit Office

Ȱ #520 Pennovation Works 3401 Grays Ferry Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19046

Л (215) 898-7433 Fax: (215) 573-4033 ƍ transit@upenn.edu î upenn.edu/transportation