Travel Information

Airport

The major airport serving the area is the Philadelphia International Airport (airport code PHL). The airport is about 10 miles from central Philadelphia. Various types of ground transportation to the hotel can be accessed from the baggage claim areas. This site lists companies providing ground transportation services from PHL.

Shuttles

There are a number of shuttle services operating out of the airport, with desks located in the baggage claim area. One-way fare to the Hyatt Regency Penn's Landing is $10.00. The hotel recommends Lady Liberty Shuttle, which has desks near the baggage claim areas. Reservations are not required for airport arrivals. Service is available from 5:30 a.m. until 12:00 midnight; shuttles depart the PHL airport approximately every 10-15 minutes.

Taxis

All taxi rates are based per trip, not per person. Most taxis can accommodate up to 3 passengers; certain vehicle types can accommodate 4 passengers. There is a $28.50 flat rate from the Airport to the Central Philadelphia Area, where the hotel is located. Credit cards are accepted as a form of payment for taxi service.

Public Transportation

SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) offers regional rail service on the R1 Airport Line and service on the Routes 37 and 108 buses and CCT Connect. The closest stop to the Hyatt hotel is at 2nd and Market Streets on the Blue Line. This is only a five-minute walk from the Hyatt front door. The general route is:

Airport to Market East on regional rail line
Transfer to Blue Line at Market East (Market-Frankford, going toward Frankford)
Market East to 2d Street Station

There are SEPTA stops at each of the airport terminals. For more information, visit SEPTA online and also see the SEPTA Airport Flyer.

Train

The closest Amtrak train station is at 30th Street Station, about four miles from the hotel. A taxi from there to the hotel will be approximately $12.00-$15.00. See the Amtrak site for additional information.

By Car

Drivers wishing to park at the conference hotel, please note the following rates for self-parking:

0-6 hours: $16
6-12 hours: $22
Overnight hotel guests (12 to 24 hours): $30

Please see our "Maps" page for driving directions and for walking directions to the Chemical Heritage Foundation, site of the Friday evening Presidential Reception.