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Best Ways to Get Around Town
  • Bike
  • Cab
  • A mean set of sneakers
  • SEPTA Bus
  • SEPTA Subway
Best Ways to Get to the Airport
  • A cab ride to the airport costs $20 (flat rate).
  • Information on the Airport Shuttle can be found by calling (215) 937-6958. The shuttle will pick you up anywhere; be sure to call in advance.
  • SEPTA Regional Rail Line R1 Airport Train from 30th Street Station or University City Station.

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Philadelphia’s public transportation system is extensive. The subway is not as big as New York’s or Boston’s, but it’ll get you where you want to go, and can be just as effective when coupled with the SEPTA regional rail lines or buses. Drexel is in an ideal location to take advantage of Philly’s public transportation system. Its transportation system makes traveling around the city a whole lot easier as it is how people get downtown or out of the city. SEPTA is convenient, but it has been cutting back its service.

We are within one to two blocks of a subway entrance both east and west of campus. 30th Street Station, which has Amtrak and SEPTA regional rail trains, is only two blocks away. Greyhound is also extremely close to campus as it is two miles away. There is a trolley stop on campus, and a taxi stand three blocks away. Bus stops are all over campus. You’ll be able to get anywhere you want, and you’ll learn all the routes in a snap. Prices for student transpasses are not that bad compared to what non-students pay. It really beats driving, and wasting time and energy trying to park.

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Transportation at Drexel University

DrexelDragon93

'16

Business Administration and Management

5.0
A+

Dragon Shuttle

Drexel offer its students with a shuttle bus that transport then directly to center city for free if you are a Drexel student. In addition, Drexel is conveniently located near the subway and offer many bus routes that SEPTA provides. The fare is cheap and can come very frequently.

Jan 02, 2012

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Transportation at Drexel University

nmoniz

'15

Computer Software Engineering

5.0
A+

By Bus or Train or Even Shuttle

Due to its location, Drexel has many transportation options. It's around 20 blocks (~1.5 mi) from the city center, so walking is a viable option. There are also several SEPTA (subway) stations and an Amtrak (train) station nearby. Drexel also has a shuttle reserved for students that takes a predestined route (but goes quite far).

Dec 27, 2011

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Transportation at Drexel University

jhdhlee

'16

Psychology

4.6
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Good

There are cabs around the campus and SEPTA is nearby as well

Dec 14, 2011

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Campus ShuttleWhat's This?

Drexel Shuttle Service

Stops along the Blue Route and Gold Route include Hagerty Library, General Services and Parking, residence halls, Creese Student Center, Drexel Athletic Field, other academic buildings, some popular student housing areas, fraternity houses, local eateries, shopping centers, and the 30th Street Station. The Dragon Route is an express service from 33rd and Market Streets (Nesbitt Hall) to 15th and Race Streets (Center City Campus).

(215)-895-4990

Public TransitWhat's This?

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)

Pick up bus and train schedules and weekly/monthly passes from the Creese Center Information Desk.

(215) 580-7800

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Philadelphia International Airport

The Philadelphia International Airport is eight miles and approximately 15 minutes driving time from Drexel University.

(215)-937-6937

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Greyhound

The Greyhound Trailways Bus Terminal is in downtown Philadelphia at 11th & Filbert, just across from the Gallery approximately two miles from campus.

(800) 231-2222

www.greyhound.com

Nearest Passenger TrainWhat's This?

Amtrak

Amtrak trains arrive and depart from 30th Street Station.

(800) 872-7245

www.amtrak.com

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