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Getting to Philadelphia

Travel By Car
//*The entrance to the Convention Center is located two blocks ahead at 12th and Arch streets.//
 * From the east:** Take I-676 west over the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and follow signs to Rte.611/PA Convention Center onto Vine Street. Turn left onto 12th Street.*
 * From the west:** Take I-76 east to exit 344 (I-676 east). Follow signs for Central Philadelphia. Take the second exit (Broad Street/Route 611) onto Vine Street. Follow sign for Vine Street/PA Convention Center; at the fourth traffic light, turn right onto 12th Street. *
 * From the north:** Take I-95 south to exit 22 (Central Philadelphia/I-676). Take I-676 west to the first exit (Broad Street). Follow exit ramp onto 15th Street. Turn left at the second traffic light onto Vine Street and stay to the right following signs for Vine Street/PA Convention Center. Turn right onto 12th Street. *
 * From the south:** Take I-95 north to exit 22 (Central Philadelphia/I-676) (left exit). Take I-676 west to the first exit (Broad Street). Follow signs for Vine Street/PA Convention Center. Turn right onto 12th Street. *
 * Driving Times to Philadelphia from:**
 * New York City** - 2 Hours (100 Miles)
 * Washington D.C.** - 3 Hours (133 Miles)
 * Atlantic City** - 1 Hour (61 Miles)
 * Baltimore** - 2 Hours (95 Miles)
 * Boston** - 4.5 Hours (296 Miles)
 * Montreal** - 9 Hours (447 Miles)

Travel By Air
Located eight miles from Center City, Philadelphia International Airport is served by 25 airlines, including all major domestic carriers, which provide non-stop service to more than 100 destinations in the United States. The SEPTA Airport R-1 regional rail line connects the Airport with Center City. **One-way cab fare to and from Center City is $20.**
 * Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)**

Travel By Train
Getting to VGXPO via Amtrak and SEPTA is easy. The Pennsylvania Convention Center is located just above one of the largest transportation hubs in Philadelphia and makes access by train an easy option for travelers. Plus, with Amtrak travelers from Boston, Pittsburgh, New York, Hartford, Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Wilmington are within short ride to VGXPO. Visit [|Amtrak.com] (or call 800-USA-RAIL) for more information about traveling to VGXPO from areas outside of the Philadelphia region. Visit [|Septa.org] for more information about local travel.
 * Amtrak and SEPTA**
 * Rail Times to Philadelphia from:**
 * New York City** - 1 Hour
 * Washington D.C.** - 1.5 Hours
 * Baltimore** - 1 Hour
 * Boston** - 3.5 Hours
 * Montreal** - 13 Hours

Travel By Bus
Greyhound provides bus service through Philadelphia at its terminal at 10th and Filbert streets. Visit [|Greyhound.com] for more information. Additionally, very low cost bus service is provided to and from New York, Baltimore and Washington DC, from a number of smaller bus service companies. Visit one of these bus company sites for more information: [|New Century Travel] [|Apex Bus] [|Chinatown Bus] [|Today Bus]

NEED A PLACE TO STAY WHEN VISITING VGXPO?
So you're coming to VGXPO from out of town... Check out these great hotels all within walking distance to VGXPO.

Philadelphia Hotel Information
Phone: 215-923-0100 Phone: 215-496-3200 Phone: 215-625-2900 Phone: 215-627-1200 Phone: 215-665-9100 Phone: 215-557-0005 Phone: 215-564-2888
 * Hilton Garden Inn - Philadelphia Center City**
 * Courtyard by Marriott, Philadelphia Downtown**
 * Philadelphia Marriott Downtown**
 * Loews Philadelphia Hotel**
 * Hampton Inn Center City**
 * Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Center City**
 * Travelodge**