No one reviews a train station, but I decided to because I'm having my own Yelp 100 challenge…read more(lol). At any rate, I feel really safe at this station. It's aesthetic is really bright and comfy. A lot of the college kids don't stand in the part broken off by the wall (wish I could describe it better) before the train comes when it's night. I'm not sure why, but if I was a tourist I wouldn't worry about it. Ohhhhhh yeah, it is a little dirty, but for Philly (and America's) standard it's actually clean.

This used to be -5 stars, but Temple has done some renovating and they've worked with septa to make…read morethe stop less of a dump. It needs much, much more lighting downstairs and they need someone with some pine-sol to get rid of the smell of ghetto, homelessness and urine.

This SEPTA Wilmington Line stop does the job. Clean. Probably usually deserted. There's shelter on…read moreboth sides of the tracks. If you need to go in the opposite direction, don't cross the tracks, there is a tunnel here. Don't what I did and leave the station and cross the bridge (a pleasant walk, but no cover from the sun). Glad the station is here if you need it.

We're entering the home stretch of summer!!! As apart of my weekly cardio,I decided to check out…read moreSchuylkill Banks since it's been brought to my attention the route has been expanded. The walkway was far from full for a late afternoon and was still both walkable and bikeable(new word alert!). When I reached the "new expansion" portion of the walking trail I was a bit stunned by the beauty of the layout. There was a mini-skate park towards the end of the trail and unfortunately what appeared to be Overall, if you're looking for a new departure from some of the more popular trails around Philly and long for something a bit more "in-city"Schuykill Banks fills that itch. Happy trekking!

Great trail for any outdoor activity - run, bike, rollerblade, walking…read more Love how it curves with the river! Great views of the boat houses and there's some nice stops along the way to take pictures and learn about history. Lloyd hall is also a great stop for a quick bite or drink! During the summers there's fountains turned on to hydrate and there is always something to enjoy while walking the banks. Great way to see the the city from a different POV!

Very convenient way for us Jersey folks to get to center city Philly and beyond. This is right off…read moreexit 32 of 295: from northern Burlington / southern Mercer county it's only about a 30 minute drive and then you're at 8th & market in 15-20. We can drive in Philly just fine, we're used to crappy roads, crazy drivers, traffic etc. But why bother when you can get a round trip patco ticket for $6 and park for free after 10 am at this station? Parking is ample with decent lighting to boot. Some of it is covered. They also just freshened up the interior of the place a bit, so it feels a bit more welcoming and clean. PATCO as whole is cleaner & nicer than SEPTA. We did see a cop riding around the lot tonight. Good thing because we've also seen random guys checking for open car doors in the past. Oh well, life isn't without risk. Consider Woodcrest station next time you want to go to center city. It's a lot less hassle without the tolls, traffic, parking & the PPA.

What can you say about a high speed line train station?…read more Well in my case quite a bit. First, if you are looking for a convenient and truly bargain priced way to enter the City of Brotherly Love it doesn't get better than PATCO!!! Six bucks for a round trip!!! The bridge cost into Philly is $5 and parking rates usually start around $8/hour if space is available. PATCO has somehow managed to keep the price super cheap but maybe that is in part due to my super high New Jersey tax bill. Now convenience doesn't get better than the Woodcrest PATCO unless you live within walking distance of another station! The WOODCREST Station has its very own exit off of I-295. I am surprised that some Jersey politico hasn't convinced the governing powers to give the exit their name but no matter take the Woodcrest Exit and drive straight into the massive FREE (Except between 7am & 10pm weekdays) parking lot. During the work week 9-5 hours parking is hard to find but shouldn't you be working then too? Woodcrest Station's parking lot provides a clear view of the elevated tracks so you can see your train leaving as you walk towards the station, which happened to me today necessitating a 30 minute wait for the next train. PATCO trains run a regular schedule that I have always found to be quite accurate. The station itself well it's nothing to write home about and an astute (its in the dictionary) reviewer would probably say BLAH while giving only a star or two but to me a train station review needs to cover start to finish. So there are no galleries to stroll through, no day old bakery wares being sold as fresh with a cup of "joe," and not even a heated lounge to sit in. They do have a dusty old American flag stretched out by the stairs, whose purpose I could not discern because it had patriotic potential even though unclean but it could be an artistic commentary for just that very reality in its appearance. Stark with steps and escalating steps (they worked) to take travelers to the train platform. Before heading up to the train I have a couple of issues with ticketing. : Right now I have FOURTEEN Susan B Anthony Dollar coins in my pocket!!! Did you even know they still minted those? If you use cash ... and I did ... the machines only give coins in return and of course where once we paid a human to sell tickets in today's world the machine is it. The second issue is only related to newbie PATCO riders and it has to do with the flimsy paper ticket you are issued. There are no instructions but what one needs to know is that ticket not only gets you into the stations' inner sanctums where you board trains but at the end of the ride you will need it to return to the non-train world. Throw it away because you think it has only a get on purpose will lead to more money being spent to escape. They really need guidelines or a message on the tickets!! So let's up to our train ... at the top of the stairs/escalator is a small enclosed hallway where riders can stand out of the elements. It is very clean and welcoming with paper schedules scotch taped to the wall (come on folks you can do better) but the schedule was helpful and accurate. You can also brave the elements out on the platform where there are benches. There was also an emergency call box that I was attempted to test for the sake of the review but misuse of emergency devices might carry a fine so I just noted the button is there. The trains are clean and provide a comfortable ride. Be sure to check out the USS New Jersey moored on the Delaware as you move between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. A good ride folks and a reminder that public transportation can be your best choice ... Now where did I put that ticket?

I really don't have a problem here. Keep in mind that this review is after riding at the station…read moreduring COVID quite a number of times. So it's much quieter and parking is easier. But overall I'm happy because it's located in a nice area. It's also an express stop so it's open during COVID while other stations are closed. Conveniently, there's a PNC branch located next to the parking lot which is great if you are grabbing cash to spend in Chinatown- which frequently does not take card. I have no issues parking here. And as far as the people that frequent the station, they are not ruffians. And the station is kept clean. It's also so close to Philadelphia that you'll be there after about a 10-minute ride. Like many of the PATCO stations, waiting on the platform outside provides a nice breeze and lots of shade during the summer time!

So I purchased my ticket regularly like I do every single day for well over a year. I get off at…read morethe wrong stop and the gate swallowed my ticket, I called to let me know about the mishap and they told me to purchase another ticket, when it was pretty clear I got on the wrong stop and they can open the gates when they feel like it. I hate giving these trash major corporation my hard earned money. Fuck the owner

These buses are great for seeing all kinds of areas of Philadelphia and learning about what to do…read morefor next time! While it is a hop on hop off experience, we noticed that when we hopped off it took about an hour to find another bus, so we decided to just stay on and plan on visiting the spots on our own next time. We had Nick on our bus as the guide and he was great! He explained a lot about the history of the city and was also very funny!

It was a cold and drizzly day. Bus was unheated. Guide did not hold microphone close to mouth so…read morecouldn't be heard ( even though we told him we couldn't hear). Bus interior was run down and dirty. Driver was good, professional and patient.

I have used the lounge at 30th Street Station many times. I live and work in New York City. My…read moreelderly father is still on his own in Washington, D.C. I pass through Philadelphia en route. I often stop to visit with my oldest friend -- we were in high school together, she as a teacher (no, all wholesome, nothing risque). For that matter, I enjoy the city in general. It is great in its own right, overlooked because it is between the financial capitol and the political capitol of the nation, but it has museums (including the Mutter and the Rosenbach and now the Barnes), sports, music, and fine dining. The whole station is undergoing a multi year renovation. I assume they will upgrade the lounge as at Moynihan to the north, or perhaps they will rip out the benches as at Union Station to the south. The space is very long. You can easily find privacy to work or nap; I have never seen it crowded. There are two bonus features worth mentioning. The first is the conference room. You can reserve it for free. I have seen solo workers camped out, with equipment and papers spread out on the table. The second is the elevator system. They announce the trains. You can ride down to the platform, bypassing any need to line up. I regard 30th Street Station as another reason to like Philadelphia. The lounge is part of that.

Not my favorite Acela lounge, but better than sitting in the main station area!…read more This lounge is outdated, with the seating in a strange setup with no leg room and/or not enough spacing in between. I recommend in trying to get the 1 conference room for conference calls and/or more privacy, as the lounge can get loud. The snack offerings are super limited (nuts, chips, granola bars, fruit, and canned soda and bottled water); but, there is coffee and an ice machine. Front desk could be friendlier. Note that you require a Red Cap to use the elevator to get access to this space - otherwise, you'll have to deal with the stairs! +odd seating area +limited snack selection

I'm actually giving this station 4 stars because this station…read more- almost always has an attendant - is almost always clean - serves both express and local BSL - generally a busy station with a good amount of people using this stop - well lit station - station is in a busy neighborhood Downsides: - there is a constant dripping of water at some parts of the platform and I've been personally victimized by this mysterious drip lol