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See Philadelphia in a Phlash
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The Phlash stops at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Phlash stops at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC
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Park 'N' Ride
Save time and money. Park once and ride Phlash all day long. Here’s how:

1. Park in one of the conveniently located parking facilities listed below.
- AutoPark at Independence Mall, 5th or 6th Streets between Market and Arch Streets
- AutoPark at Old City, 2nd and Sansom Streets
- AutoPark at The Gallery, 10th Street between Market and Filbert Streets
- AutoPark at Jefferson, 10th and Ludlow Streets
- E-Z Parks, Front and Chestnut Streets
- E-Z Parks, 9th and Arch Streets
- E-Z Parks, 9th and Race Streets
- Parkway Corporation, 8th and Ludlow Streets
- 1800 Market Street Garage, 18th and Market Streets
- Central Parking System, 519 Bainbridge Street

2. Ride the Phlash Downtown Loop all day for one low price.

3. Present your Phlash pass to receive a discount on parking.
 
Phlash Partner Organizations
Academy of Natural Sciences; Penn's Landing Corporation; The Franklin Institute; Reading Terminal Market; Four Seasons Hotel; The Bourse Food Court & Specialty Shops; Independence Visitor Center; Sunoco Welcome America! Festival; Old City District; Lights of Liberty; The Bellevue; Philadelphia Marriott Downtown; Philadelphia Museum of Art; The Shops at Liberty Place; RiverLink Ferry; Kimmel Center; The Gallery at Market East; Adventure Aquarium
 
Insider Tip
SEPTA's One Day Convenience Pass lets you pack your day with travels. Take eight individual trips in a single day for one discounted price when riding on SEPTA buses, trolleys and subway-elevated lines. Ask your Phlash driver about buying one!
 
Related Downloads
  • Historic Philadelphia Gazette, July 2008
  • Historic Philadelphia Trolley Loop Guide (PDF)
  • Phlash Brochure (PDF)
  • Phlash Route Map (PDF)

The Phlash runs through October 31, 2008.

The Phlash is a quick and easy connection between the city's historic attractions and cultural institutions. It is one of the best ways to get around to more than 20 key locations in Center City and is just $2 each time you board! So hop-on and hop-off the purple trolley and see Philadelphia in a Phlash!


Route Map

Click here to download a map (PDF) of the Phlash Route.

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Video

Click here to watch a video about the Phlash trolley loop and all the attractions to which it provides quick and easy access.

WATCH VIDEO


Rider Details:
 

  • $2 dollars each time you board (children under 6 and seniors, 65 and over, ride FREE!*
     
  • Passes: $5 all-day individual pass or $10 all-day family pass (2 adults and 2 children, 6-17 years old)
     
  • Tickets can be purchased at the Independence Visitor Center, located at 6th and Market Streets, or when getting on the trolley
     
  • Get on or off at 21 key locations throughout Center City Philadelphia including the Independence Visitor Center, Penn's Landing and the Philadelphia Museum of Art
     
  • Service approximately every 12 minutes
     
  • Runs daily through October 31, 2008, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
     
  • Direct connections to all SEPTA and PATCO rail lines
     
  • Park 'N' Ride: Save time and money. Park once and ride Phlash all day long.

 

Phlash Stops:

Distinctive purple PHLASH trolleys connect key Center City visitors locations in a loop between Penn’s Landing and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Intermediate stops are at:

  1. Penn’s Landing
  2. 3rd and Market Streets
  3. 6th and Market Streets
  4. 8th and Market Streets
  5. 12th and Market Streets
  6. Juniper and Market Streets
  7. 16th Street and JFK Boulevard
  8. Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 16th Street
  9. Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 20th Street
  10. 22nd Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
  11. Fairmount and Pennsylvania Avenues
  12. 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
  13. Logan Square
  14. Logan Square, 18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
  15. 17th and Arch Street
  16. 17th Street between Market and Chestnut Streets
  17. Broad and Chestnut Streets
  18. 12th and Market Streets
  19. 8th and Market Streets
  20. 6th and Market Streets
  21. 2nd and Market Streets
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12th Street and Market Street
Phlash makes 21 stops throughout Center City
Philadelphia, PA 19102

(MapQuest)


Neighborhood: Center City
 
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NEARBY ACCOMMODATIONS
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 0.03 mi
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown 0.05 mi
Residence Inn - City Center 0.13 mi
Courtyard by Marriott :: Downtown 0.14 mi
Hilton Garden Inn :: Philadelphia Center City 0.17 mi
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