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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

mbaptiste

'12

Public Health

5.0

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Public transportation (Septa) is good and affordable around Temple. The campus have FREE shuttles that takes the students to where they want to go, even to parties.

Jan 25, 2012

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Transportation at Temple University

armandosullivan

'14

Construction Management

1.9

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A Little Outdated

Public transportation is okay. The subway system only has two lines which is pretty inconvenient when trying to travel all over the city. The regional rail is really convenient for traveling outside of the city. Taxis cost the average amount. The best thing about the subway is that there is a fixed price any destination.

Jan 12, 2012

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Transportation at Temple University

mdidura

'14

Finance and Accounting

4.6

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Temple Regional Rail

I commute every morning to Temple. It's usually a 50 minute trip and I don't mind it. It's very convenient for me, but it is expensive. A RR pass costs around $130 a month. Temple does offer a student discount pass, however, it's a single pass for the entire semester - no refunds. The reason why I do not purchase it is because I fear that my wallet can be stolen (not necessarily on Temple Campus). But transportation to and from Temple is great. You have cabs and the subway on Broad that will get you anywhere you need to go in the city.

Jan 10, 2012

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