The Septa stop in Old City is great for taking in the sights of the oldest part of Philadelphia!!…read more If you're into history, take a tour of Independence Mall- starting with the Constitution Center and the Liberty Bell. If you're an art buff, check out a First Friday and explore the many art galleries this area has to offer. . . not to mention the home of the 'Real World' cast of the 2004 season. So many incredible restaurants- Amada, Zahav, and Positano Coast, just to name a few. And then there's the close proximity to all of the Penn's Landing activity. I could go on all night. . . check out my upcoming reviews for so many more tips and insider hints. . . ;

What a horrible system. Panhandlers everywhere. The only ticket option is over-priced single…read morefare, or reload an existing card (how in the world do you buy a one-day pass?). Stations are dark, dingy, and confined.

Depending on which way you are going, this is either the first stop of the line or the last…read morestation! Convenient if you need to go near Rittenhouse Square. I had a bit of a problem looking for the entrance - I am used to looking for the entrance on the corner, but the entrance I found was a bit farther down. Just look for the giant round green sign. Below, it's a bit busier than other Patco stations due to the connections with other public transportation. You're almost always guaranteed a seat during busy periods since this is the first stop.

Of all the Philly PATCO stops, 15-16th station is my favorite…read more It's not quite as obnoxiously crowded as 8th and Market, and if you miss the train (which I do, all of the GD time!), another train will appear shortly. On weekends, they sit here even longer. You're basically guaranteed a seat when you hop on here, even if it's a sardine car. I find it generally better to sit inside of the train while I wait for it to head to Jersey rather than wait for it to arrive on the platform. Creepy people have a way of finding me and this holds true in PATCO stations. If I'm standing away from the crowd, some dude will invariably come up and hover in my personal space while staring me down. Go away, yes? But anyway, this station has ample entrances in the vicinity and the payment kiosks always seem to work. It's a good and easy transport option if you're heading across the river.

I am a budget traveler. When it comes to inflation, I look for alternative transportation. I…read moreusually rent a car from the airport. But not during car shortage. I chose train from the airport to Philadelphia Chinatown. This was a nice treat for me. I love how organized the signage and helpful employees to make sure I was not lost. The train arrival time on the display seem to be accurate to the minute. My first-time arriving Jefferson Station was trying to leave the platform after seeing so many exits. I used my GPS to direct me to the correct street for my final destination. Then, I asked a police officer on the street level to confirm my location. My second visit was me leaving town to the airport. I asked a gate person how to enter the terminal. She was super nice. No issues here. I just had to remember to lift my luggage so I don't get stuck in the turnstile to cause any embarrassing scene.

This train station has a beautiful tile mural and ticket vending machines, one of the very few…read moreSEPTA Regional Rail stations with such an amenity. The restrooms and elevators are very clean, but it sucks that you have to pay to use them. However, the automated announcements are often inaccurate. Hence, they should have human announcers in the station at all times when trains are running, not just during rush hour. Also, there are always a bunch of lights that are always flickering or burned out, and SEPTA never bothers to fix them or replace them.

Update: Never take septa to work during the aftermath of a blizzard. 3 days later, trains are still…read moredelayed 20-30 minutes. Standing on a crowded platform during morning rush hour with numb extremities is NOT fun. Boo Hoo.

Used SEPTA for the first time today and they actually had an attendant working the ticket station…read more(not used to that in Boston). She approached me and offered advice for which ticket to purchase with the new SEPTA key, how much to purchase down to the penny to ensure every pass I use will deduct down to zero instead of some odd amount, and how to register my card and get $4.95 back. Surprised how easy she made it. Subway car came on schedule, was clean with seating, had AC, and was much quicker than the T in Boston. Station was typical to expect for public transit in a non financial or tourist area: its a little dirty outside the gates and has its regulars around the station.

Clean, newly renovated w/ a bridge directly connecting to the Pavilion/ Museum area. You can also…read moreexit to South St. bridge or down to Health Sciences Dr.

If you do not want to pay too much to get to/from Philadelphia, SEPTA is the way to go. Not very…read moreexpensive, reliable service. Train stations are relatively clean.

One of the busier stations on the PATCO line due to its location on one of the major streets in…read moreCenter City. Great connections to other Philly transportation lines, but if you want to see Reading Terminal Market or do shopping, this is the stop. Heading into NJ, this is usually the stop where the most people get on. Luckily I'm usually on board before then, so I have a better chance of a seat than those boarding here.

Get off at this stop if you're visiting Market East, City Hall, or Old City. It's not my preferred…read morestop but it is often the most convenient when visiting from New Jersey. You can also link to the Broad Street Spur or the El here. If you're out late at night on a weekend, you can expect massive crowds. I can't begin to tell you how many times drunken people heading back across the bridge have casually walked into me without apology while I waited for the train. For this reason, I prefer the other stations -- in particular 15/16 and Locust -- much more. Otherwise, this spot is decent. I'm glad it exists, but I wish it could undergo a remodel. It needs one desperately.

I only use this station during the day-- at night that area of Front and Berks, gets extremely…read moreshady. Pretty quiet station for the MFL though overall, and there are overpasses so you can switch to the other side of the tracks without having to go all the way back down to Front Street. I also appreciate the overhangs above the benches and waiting area to attempt to keep some rain off commuters when necessary.

there is not nearly as much entertainment at this stop as there is a few stops north. i recommend…read moresomerset or allegheny.

It's an average train station. Not the best in the city but it gets the job done. Very dirty and…read morerun down. Most stores are closed. Smells like urine. There was an older woman working at the station by the restrooms who was incredibly friendly and helpful. Confusing when you come up from the train. Be careful or you can scan out before getting where you need to be and end up having to pay again to get back into the train section. It's a hike to get to the broad street line and a bit confusing.

Suburban station is a train station in the center of the city. It's convenient in that it connects…read moreto the Broad Street and Market Street lines. The Regional Rail, which goes to Philadelphia and further counties, runs through this station, and there are many kiosks for payment, etc. It's basically an underground way of traveling in the downtown area. The only downside is that it can sometimes be homeless central, and it could have more stores and updates. Overall, though, great for what it is...transportation.

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

PATCO Camden - City Hall is the nearest stop on the New Jersey side of the Benjamin Franklin…read moreBridge. I had walked over from the Philly side and had no desire to walk back so we decided to take the train back. Not very user friendly. Unlike most other modern public transportation where I can scan my cell to Apple Pay at the gate, I had to go to this archaic box machine to buy a ticket. It was so particular, complicated and then even difficulty to pay. If someone was in a rush, I can see this making them late. When you get down to the sublevel, you will not have any reception. I noticed some people hang on the stairs so they can see the train and access their phones. This would be bad if you are relying on your devices for direction. Also the northbound and southbound tracks were not clear. Hope you are good at reading the schedule and don't get on the wrong train. My coworker and I got on the correct train and we made it back to Philly Safely. We staggered in different rows so we can both get a window seat view and enjoy the ride back.

Last stop in New Jersey!…read more Best stop if you've got jury duty! This stop can get a bit crowded if classes at Rutgers are on and students get on and off. It can be a bit stinky, more than other stations on the Jersey side and in the heat of the summer, more so than in winter. For those with physical limitations, I don't believe there is an elevator but i think there is an escalator.