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Transportation

Quick Stats

Best Ways to Get Around Town
  • Owl Loop
  • SEPTA
  • PhillyCarShare
  • ZipCar
Best Ways to Get to the Airport
  • A cab ride to the airport costs $25.
  • SEPTA regional rail system

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

There are many different options for transportation in Philly, as well as on campus. The escort service picks students up from parties and local streets. Even those that live off campus find that there are shuttles that routinely pick up and drop off around school. They run on a strict schedule, so students have to give themselves plenty of time. The main problems are that it only runs in a loop and doesn’t have many drivers. For travel specifically around the city, there are two subways: one going from north to south, and the other from east to west. There are also trolleys and buses, but experienced students caution only to use them if you have a good sense of direction. Always have a back-up plan with Philly’s transportation; there is constant construction on weekends. Students say that the SEPTA rails can also be worth trying if you want to spend the extra money.

If you’re out for the night, be aware that the city shuts down at midnight, so you must depend on a cab or a friend’s car. The best advice? Avoid taking a cab! The drivers always overcharge; they sometimes even try to charge a fee for every person in the car. They will also try to pull a fast one by taking the longest route possible. Temple is very accessible by public transportation, except if coming from Delaware Avenue. A cab ride from campus to Delaware Avenue should only cost $7; students learn the routes in order to make sure they aren’t getting ripped off. For those not so familiar with the city, they say the best thing to do is to remember 13th Street, which is the fastest way to get back to Temple.

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Transportation at Temple University

Nique9211

Graphic Design '14

3.5
B

Transportation Convenience

Public transportation is easily accessible around campus. Train and buses come pretty frequently and are inexpensive. Only downfall is that trains shut off at 12am.

May 23, 2012

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Transportation at Temple University

xmsx

Middle School Education '15

5.0
A+

SEPTA and Other

The Septa includes the subway, regional rail, buses, and trolleys.

The subway is at each end of campus on broad street and is the fastest but not the safest at night, but its still not that bad. I love the subway because it connects to other subways for free so you dont have to pay for another ride. It takes you to major attractions on Broad street which is very convenient (stadiums, shopping, City Hall, etc)

The rail takes you directly to 30th street(Amtrak). its comfortable and very safe, and right on campus. most expensive, but its only up to $6 but its great if you live in the greater philly are

Buses are just like the subway, except theres more stops and they all go to different places. Good for leaving you closer to where you want to go. Same with trolleys which are good for going to attractions like the Philly Art Museum, Philly Zoo, etc

There is the Amtrak if you live farther away, and thats the train. This is more expensive but its a very comfortable ride and has wifi. Theres also cabs if you go out into the city late at night and want to be dropped off right at your dorm/house.

If you are not traveling outside campus (ex you are at the library late and live farther off campus) you can take the Owl Loop/TU R Door: a free bus that takes Temple students to any place on campus and off campus (as long as it is withing certain boundaries).

May 12, 2012

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Transportation at Temple University

alongoria428

Graphic Design '15

3.5
B

It's Alright

Train, shuttle to Ambler and CC campus. Subway to most places in Philadelphia. Decent transportation, just not very clean.

Apr 22, 2012

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User rating for Temple University - Transportation is 4.6 out of 5 based on 50 user reviews.

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Facts

Local Taxi Services

Liberty Cab Co., Philly Taxi, and City Cab are some popular taxi services in the area.

Campus ShuttleWhat's This?

Owl Loop

The Owl Loop is free and runs daily.

(215) 204-7188

Daily 5 p.m.–6:30 a.m.

Public TransitWhat's This?

SEPTA

Buses, subways, trolleys

(215) 580-7800

1234 Market St.

www.septa.org

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Philadelphia International Airport

Approximately 20 minutes away from Temple University

8401 Executive Ave.

(215) 937-6800

www.phl.org

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Greyhound

1001 Filbert St.

(215) 931-4075

www.greyhound.com

Nearest Passenger TrainWhat's This?

Amtrak

2955 Market St.

(800) 872-7245

www.amtrak.com

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