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Directions to Upenn (Philadelphia) with public transportation

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How to get to Upenn by bus?

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Bus stations near Upenn in Philadelphia

  • Market St & 37th St,1 min walk,
  • Chestnut St & 37th St,4 min walk,
  • Market St & 39th St,5 min walk,
  • Market St & 34th St - Mbns,6 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Upenn in Philadelphia

  • 36th St & Market St,4 min walk,

Bus lines to Upenn in Philadelphia

  • LUCYGR,Green Loop,
  • LUCYGO,Gold Loop,
  • FMC SHUTTLE,FMC stop 30th & Walnut,
  • 21,Columbus-Dock,
  • 30,69th Street Transportation Center,
  • 40,Conshohocken-Monument,
  • MFO,Frankford Transportation Center,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Upenn?

    The closest stations to Upenn are:

    • Market St & 37th St is 10 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • 36th St & Market St is 231 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Chestnut St & 37th St is 254 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Market St & 39th St is 339 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Market St & 34th St - Mbns is 395 yards away, 6 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Upenn?

    These bus lines stop near Upenn: 21, 31, 40, DRAGON ROUTE (CENTER CITY LOOP), LUCYGR.

  • Which train lines stop near Upenn?

    These train lines stop near Upenn: MEDIA/WAWA, WARMINSTER.

  • Which subway line stops near Upenn?

    MFL

  • Which light rail line stops near Upenn?

    10

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

    The nearest light rail station to Upenn in Philadelphia is 36th St & Market St. It’s a 4 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stop to Upenn in Philadelphia is Market St & 37th St. It’s a 1 min walk away.

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

    The 10 is the first light rail that goes to Upenn in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

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

    The 10 is the last light rail that goes to Upenn in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Upenn in Philadelphia?

    The MFO is the first bus that goes to Upenn in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Upenn in Philadelphia?

    The MFO is the last bus that goes to Upenn in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • How much is the train fare to Upenn?

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

  • How much is the bus fare to Upenn?

    The bus fare to Upenn costs about $2.00.

  • How much is the subway fare to Upenn?

    The subway fare to Upenn costs about $2.00.

  • How much is the light rail fare to Upenn?

    The light rail fare to Upenn costs about $2.00.

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Upenn Address: 3701 Market St Philadelphia, PA 19104 street in Philadelphia

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Upenn, PhiladelphiaThe University of Pennsylvania (Penn or UPenn) is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is one of nine colonial colleges and was chartered prior to the U.S. Declaration of Independence when Benjamin Franklin, the university's founder and first president, advocated for an educational institution that trained leaders in academia, commerce, and public service. Penn identifies as the fourth oldest institution of higher education in the United States, though this representation is challenged by other universities, as Franklin first convened the board of trustees in 1749, arguably making it the fifth oldest institution of higher education in the U.S.The university has four undergraduate schools and 12 graduate and professional schools. Schools enrolling undergraduates include the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Wharton School, and the School of Nursing. Among its highly ranked graduate schools are its law school, whose first professor James Wilson participated in writing the first draft of the U.S. Constitution, its medical school, which was the first medical school established in North America, and Wharton, the nation's first collegiate business school. Penn's endowment is US$20.7 billion, making it the sixth-wealthiest private academic institution in the nation as of 2022. In 2020, the university was awarded $1.5 billion in research grants, the fourth-largest of any U.S. university.The University of Pennsylvania's main campus is located in the University City neighborhood of West Philadelphia, and is centered around College Hall. Notable campus landmarks include Houston Hall, the first modern student union, and Franklin Field, the nation's first dual-level college football stadium and the nation's longest-standing NCAA Division I college football stadium in continuous operation. The university's athletics program, the Penn Quakers, fields varsity teams in 33 sports as a member of NCAA Division I's Ivy League conference. Since its founding, Penn alumni, trustees, and faculty have included 8 signers of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, 7 signers of the Constitution, 3 Presidents of the United States, 3 U.S. Supreme Court justices, 32 U.S. senators, 163 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, 19 U.S. Cabinet Secretaries, 46 governors, 28 State Supreme Court justices, and 9 foreign heads of state. Alumni and faculty include 39 Nobel laureates, 4 Turing Award winners, and a Fields Medalist. Penn has graduated 32 Rhodes Scholars and 21 Marshall Scholars. As of 2022, Penn has the largest number of undergraduate alumni who are billionaires of all colleges and universities (17, counting only Penn's four undergraduate schools). At least (a) 43 different Penn alumni have earned 81 Olympic medals (26 gold), (b) 2 Penn alumni have been NASA astronauts, and (c) 5 Penn alumni have been awarded the Medal of Honor.
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