Arrival Information
Arrange for your flight to arrive in Philadelphia during the IELP office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
From JFK Airport, New York to Temple University
Take the JFK Express. The JFK Express has a bus service (the bus is blue and white and can be found directly outside the airport) which will take you directly from the airport to Penn Station. The phone number for JFK Airport information is 718-244-4444.
From Penn Station take the train to Philadelphia. Trains run on a regular basis and reservations are not necessary, but to make reservations see the Amtrak site or call 1.800.USA.RAIL. The cost of a train to Philadelphia ranges from $45.00 to $75.00. The train will leave you off at 30th Street Station in Center City Philadelphia.
At 30th Street Station take the next SEPTA commuter train to Temple University. The ticket price is about $5.00. Of course, you could also take a taxi cab for about $15.00.
From Philadelphia International Airport to Temple University
By train: Take SEPTA Airport Line (R1) to the Temple University stop. The fare is approximately $6.50.
By taxi: The cost from the airport to Temple University Main Campus is at least $30.00 plus tip.
From Greyhound Bus Terminal to Temple University
The easiest and smartest thing to do is to take a taxi cab to your destination. Using public transportation in a city you do not know is sometimes confusing, especially while you are carrying luggage with you. The taxi ride should not be much more than $15.00. It is worth the price.
From 30th Street Station to Temple University
Ask at the ticket counter for a ticket and then take the next SEPTA commuter train to Temple University. The ticket price varies. Of course, you could also take a taxi cab.
Transportation
Regional Transportation:
- SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority)
SEPTA System Map
Customer Service 215-580-7800
National Transportation
- AMTRAK
1-800-872-7245 - Acela Express
Boston - New York - Philadelphia - Washington, DC - The BoltBus
- Greyhound Bus
1001 Filbert Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107-3001
215-931-4075 - The Megabus
- New Jersey Transit
International Transportation
- Philadelphia International Airport
8000 Essington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19153
215-937-6937 - Extended Telephone Directory / Airline Numbers/Rental Car Numbers
- Ground Transportation / Airport Limos, etc
- SEPTA Airport Rail Line (R1) connects to Center City in 25 minutes
