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Directions to The Palestra (Philadelphia) with public transportation

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How to get to The Palestra by bus?

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Bus stations near The Palestra in Philadelphia

  • David Rittenhouse Labs (Drl),2 min walk,
  • 33rd St & Locust St,3 min walk,
  • 33rd St & Walnut St,3 min walk,
  • Walnut St & 32nd St - FS,3 min walk,
  • Walnut St & 33rd St,3 min walk,
  • Spruce St & 33rd St - Fs,6 min walk,

Train stations near The Palestra in Philadelphia

  • University City,6 min walk,

Light Rail stations near The Palestra in Philadelphia

  • 33rd St,6 min walk,

Subway stations near The Palestra in Philadelphia

  • 34th St Station,9 min walk,

Bus lines to The Palestra in Philadelphia

  • PENN BUS WEST,40th and Spruce Sts.,
  • 30,Amtrak-30th Street Station,
  • 42,2nd-Spruce,
  • 49,33rd-Dauphin,
  • LUCYGR,Green Loop,
  • 21,Columbus-Dock,
  • FMC SHUTTLE,FMC stop 30th & Walnut,
  • 40,2nd-Lombard,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to The Palestra?

    The closest stations to The Palestra are:

    • David Rittenhouse Labs (Drl) is 87 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • 33rd St & Locust St is 132 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 33rd St & Walnut St is 157 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Walnut St & 32nd St - FS is 174 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Walnut St & 33rd St is 185 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Spruce St & 33rd St - Fs is 376 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • University City is 410 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • 33rd St is 446 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • 34th St Station is 687 yards away, 9 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near The Palestra?

    These bus lines stop near The Palestra: 21, 31, 42, 62.

  • Which train lines stop near The Palestra?

    These train lines stop near The Palestra: AIR, MED, PAO, WAR.

  • Which subway line stops near The Palestra?

    MFL

  • Which light rail line stops near The Palestra?

    13

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to The Palestra in Philadelphia?

    The nearest light rail station to The Palestra in Philadelphia is 33rd St. It’s a 6 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest subway station to The Palestra in Philadelphia?

    The nearest subway station to The Palestra in Philadelphia is 34th St Station. It’s a 9 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to The Palestra in Philadelphia?

    The nearest train station to The Palestra in Philadelphia is University City. It’s a 6 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to The Palestra in Philadelphia?

    The nearest bus stop to The Palestra in Philadelphia is David Rittenhouse Labs (Drl). It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to The Palestra in Philadelphia?

    The 13 is the first light rail that goes to The Palestra in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 5:05 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to The Palestra in Philadelphia?

    The 10 is the last light rail that goes to The Palestra in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 3:02 AM.

  • What time is the first subway to The Palestra in Philadelphia?

    The MFL is the first subway that goes to The Palestra in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 4:55 AM.

  • What time is the last subway to The Palestra in Philadelphia?

    The MFL is the last subway that goes to The Palestra in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 12:32 AM.

  • What time is the first train to The Palestra in Philadelphia?

    The WIL is the first train that goes to The Palestra in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 4:17 AM.

  • What time is the last train to The Palestra in Philadelphia?

    The AIR is the last train that goes to The Palestra in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 12:27 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to The Palestra in Philadelphia?

    The 42 is the first bus that goes to The Palestra in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 3:03 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to The Palestra in Philadelphia?

    The 42 is the last bus that goes to The Palestra in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 3:05 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to The Palestra?

    The bus fare to The Palestra costs about $2.00.

  • How much is the subway fare to The Palestra?

    The subway fare to The Palestra costs about $1.40 - $3.00.

  • How much is the light rail fare to The Palestra?

    The light rail fare to The Palestra costs about $2.00.

  • How much is the train fare to The Palestra?

    The train fare to The Palestra costs about $3.75 - $9.25.

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Public Transit to The Palestra in Philadelphia

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The Palestra Address: 215 S 33rd St street in Philadelphia

The Palestra, Philadelphia
The Palestra, PhiladelphiaThe Palestra, often called the Cathedral of College Basketball, is a historic arena and the home gym of the Penn Quakers men's and women's basketball teams, volleyball teams, wrestling team, and Philadelphia Big 5 basketball. Located at 235 South 33rd St. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, near Franklin Field in the University City section of Philadelphia, it opened on January 1, 1927. The Palestra has been called "the most important building in the history of college basketball" and "changed the entire history of the sport for which it was built".The arena originally seated about 10,000, but now seats 8,725 for basketball. The Palestra is famed for its close-to-the-court seating with the bleachers ending at the floor with no barrier to separate the fans from the game. At the time of its construction, the Palestra was one of the world's largest arenas. It was one of the first steel-and-concrete arenas in the United States and also one of the first to be constructed without interior pillars blocking the view. Since its inception, the Palestra has hosted more games, more visiting teams, and more NCAA tournaments than any other facility in college basketball.
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