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KidcloudkickerKidcloudkicker Posts: 414
edited October 2009 in The Porch
I'm flying into Philadelphia Friday the 30th for the show Friday and the Halloween show, and since I don't think i'll be arriving until close to show time, I will probably be heading straight to the spectrum. Just wondering what is the quickest way to get to the spectrum. Bus, Subway, or Cab? Anyone have any insights?

Also, how long would it take to get from the Airport to City Center and then down to the Spectrum again by bus, subway, or cab (whichever is quickest)?
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  • phillypjheadphillypjhead Posts: 123
    The airport is only about 3-4 miles from the Spectrum. There are trains that you can take, check out the SEPTA website for schedules. From center city, you take the orange subway line to the venues. A cab would also be quick, easy, and fairly inexpensive (it's 1 exit on I-95).
  • qcreteqcrete Posts: 135
    Taxi

    it might cost more but it is only a short distance
  • Kanye EastKanye East Posts: 782
    I would definitely take a cab
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  • grjammergrjammer Posts: 385
    Kanye East wrote:
    I would definitely take a cab


    I'll be in from out of town for the show on the 28th. Any recommendations for transportation after the show? Is it easier to just take the subway or is getting a cab a possibility (I'm staying in City Center)?

    Thanks!
  • Kanye EastKanye East Posts: 782
    grjammer wrote:
    Kanye East wrote:
    I would definitely take a cab


    I'll be in from out of town for the show on the 28th. Any recommendations for transportation after the show? Is it easier to just take the subway or is getting a cab a possibility (I'm staying in City Center)?

    Thanks!

    I would probably take the subway after the show. There's a station right at the stadium.
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  • cutzcutz Posts: 11,997
    Kidcloudkicker wrote:
    I'm flying into Philadelphia Friday the 30th for the show Friday and the Halloween show, and since I don't think i'll be arriving until close to show time, I will probably be heading straight to the spectrum. Just wondering what is the quickest way to get to the spectrum. Bus, Subway, or Cab? Anyone have any insights?

    Also, how long would it take to get from the Airport to City Center and then down to the Spectrum again by bus, subway, or cab (whichever is quickest)?

    Man, i HOPE you make the show in time. Your not leaving much room for error, for Friday's show. It ALMOST seems daily, that ther is a DELAY for departing flights leaving Philly. Does this have an affect on arivals? I don't know, but you better HOPE you don't have any problems.

    I agree with most: TAKE A CAB.
  • given2fly23given2fly23 Evanston, IL Posts: 5,947
    Kidcloudkicker wrote:
    Also, how long would it take to get from the Airport to City Center and then down to the Spectrum again by bus, subway, or cab (whichever is quickest)?

    which hotel are you staying at?
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  • 8181 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    from the airport i woudl take a taxi

    to the city after the show i am taking the train.
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  • KidcloudkickerKidcloudkicker Posts: 414
    given2fly23 wrote:
    Kidcloudkicker wrote:
    Also, how long would it take to get from the Airport to City Center and then down to the Spectrum again by bus, subway, or cab (whichever is quickest)?

    which hotel are you staying at?

    I'll be at the crowne plaza.
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  • 8181 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    Kidcloudkicker wrote:
    given2fly23 wrote:
    Kidcloudkicker wrote:
    Also, how long would it take to get from the Airport to City Center and then down to the Spectrum again by bus, subway, or cab (whichever is quickest)?

    which hotel are you staying at?

    I'll be at the crowne plaza.


    somebody needs to make some t shrits that say something like, PJ FAN, if found please return to the Crown Plaza...or something more creative.
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  • jrnycjrnyc Posts: 537
    Cab it , if you are cutting it close you dont have to worry about finding and getting on the right train or bus.
  • littlewingfridayslittlewingfridays Posts: 242
    Anyone have an idea how much a cab from the 30th St Station to the show would approx be?
    Thanks much
  • My Corduroy JacketMy Corduroy Jacket Austin, TX Posts: 571
    Question for Philly people - If I am staying 10/28-11/1, is it better for me to just buy a week trans pass instead of paying as I go? I am not renting a car and plan on seeing as much of the city as possible while I am not at any PJ shows. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks
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  • 8181 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    My Corduroy Jacket wrote:
    Question for Philly people - If I am staying 10/28-11/1, is it better for me to just buy a week trans pass instead of paying as I go? I am not renting a car and plan on seeing as much of the city as possible while I am not at any PJ shows. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks


    http://www.septa.org/fares.html



    i'm thinking either tokens or the one day pass will work for my transportation needs.
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  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,818
    My Corduroy Jacket wrote:
    Question for Philly people - If I am staying 10/28-11/1, is it better for me to just buy a week trans pass instead of paying as I go? I am not renting a car and plan on seeing as much of the city as possible while I am not at any PJ shows. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks
    there's a wonderful thing called the Philadelphia Phlash - $5.00 for the day and it runs from Penns Landing to the Philadelphia Zoo

    see the website, it's pretty cool and it's even been in a PJ DVD - can't remember which one but the PJ bus comes around and in the back ground one of these big purple things comes by :D

    http://www.gophila.com/c/things_to_do/2 ... /1303.html


    that's the way I would go, a lot of the city you can walk around, but if you want to go any distance, you can take the Phlash

    that's one option anyway, enjoy your stay
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  • My Corduroy JacketMy Corduroy Jacket Austin, TX Posts: 571
    Thanks for the tips! I appreciate the advice. I cannot wait for these 2 weeks to be up!
    Austin, TX
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