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Ground Transportation

Arriving by Train?

Information from Amtrak's 30th Street Station (PHL) to Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel, 201 North 17th St.

Taxi service from 30th Street Station to the hotel (1.5 miles):
About $9, plus gratuity each way.

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
Rail service is available from the 30th Street Station to the Suburban Station (5 minute ride). The Suburban Station is within a three-block walking distance or taxi ride to the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel.

Fare is about $4 each way.

To plan your metro rail trip, visit: www.septa.org.

Arriving by Plane?

Information from Philadelphia International Airport to Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel, 201 North 17th St.

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
Rail service is available from Philadelphia International Airport (Terminal A) to the Suburban Station (25 minute ride). The Suburban Station is within a three-block walking distance or taxi ride to the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel.

Metro Rail Fare from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Suburban Station:
About $6.25 each way.

Taxi Fare from Suburban Station to Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel:
About $5.50, plus gratuity each way.

To plan your metro rail trip, visit:  www.septa.org.

Lady Liberty Shuttle
Lady Liberty Transportation is a Philadelphia-based company that provides airport shuttle service to and from the Philadelphia International Airport. They offer door-to-door shuttle service to all Center City and University residences and hotels.

Shuttle service from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to the hotel (9.5 miles):
About $10, plus gratuity each way.

  • Reservations are not required for airport arrivals.Service is available from 5:30 a.m. until midnight.
  • Shuttles depart the PHL airport about every 10-15 minutes.
  • Upon arrival, proceed to the Ground Transportation Counter (located in Baggage Claim)—register with the counter attendant (ticket number will be called when van arrives).
  • Dial 27 from the Ground Transportation Counter phones (in Baggage Claim) and inform dispatcher of destination and number in party (please call after luggage is claimed).
  • The Ground Transportation Counter employees will then coordinate you outside to your Lady Liberty Shuttle van.
  • Lady Liberty Shuttles pick up outside Baggage Claim at ZONE 7.

Travel to the Philadelphia International Airport:

  • Call 215-724-8888 to make a reservation in advance.
  • Recommended pickup time is at least 2 to 2.5 hours before departure time for domestic flights.
  • Recommended pickup time is at least 3 to 3.5 hours before departure time for international flights.

Wheelchair-accessible transportation is available.

Passengers with disabilities who are registered anywhere in the United States can make a reservation for airport pickup by calling CCT Connect, a 24-hour service. The telephone number is 215-580-7700.

Passengers with a reservation are picked up at Zone #1, outside of Baggage Claim.

Taxi service from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to the hotel (9.5 miles):
About $30, plus gratuity each way.

Rental Car Discounts

Should you require a rental car, the following AFL-CIO discount codes may be used:

  • Avis: A409901 (AWD)
  • Budget: Z858401 (BCD)
  • Hertz: 1216760 (CPD-ID)

Parking at the Hotel?

Self-parking is available at the discounted rate of $15 per day for all attendees. When checking into the hotel, mention AFL-CIO to receive this discount.

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