Transportation
The 2009 SNAG Conference will be held at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market Street in Philadelphia, PA. DO NOT CONTACT THE HOTEL DIRECTLY FOR RESERVATIONS. Hotel reservations can be made using the online registration or by contacting Meetings a la Carte, 877-738-6338. Conference and hotel registration begins January 15, 2009.
More hotel information here.
Air Travel
Get discounted fares when flying to Philadelphia on the
following airlines. Certain restrictions may apply.
American
Airlines: Get up to 10% off published fares. You
can make your discounted reservation by calling 1-800-433-1790
or by making your reservation at AA.com. Refer to promotion code:
A4959AA.
More airlines discounts to
come.
Airport Shuttle
Lady Liberty Airport
Shuttle provides transport between the Philadelphia
International Airport and Philadelphia City Center. The shuttle
costs $20 round trip.
From the Philadelphia International Airport:
- Reservations are not required for airport arrivals. Service is available from 5:30 a.m. until midnight.
- Proceed to Ground Transportation counter upon arrival (located near Baggage Claim) and take a ticket from dispenser on counter (ticket number will be called when van arrives).
- Dial 27 from courtesy phones at counter and inform dispatcher of destination and number in party (please call after luggage is claimed).
From the hotel or other location:
- Reservations can be made by phone. Call 215-724-8888 at least 24 hours before your pick-up time.
Driving
Click here for a map of downtown Philadelphia.
Loews Philadelphia Hotel is minutes from the Philadelphia
International Airport and Amtrak's 30th Street Station.
I-95 from the South
(Philadelphia International Airport, Delaware,
Maryland):
• Follow 95 North to exit 22 (Central
Philadelphia)
• Follow signs for 676 West
• Continue on 676 to the Broad Street
exit
• Continue onto 15th Street
• Follow 15th Street through seven
traffic lights (City Hall on left)
• Continue around City Hall
• Make right onto Market Street
• Drive to 12th Street (Loews Hotel is
on the right)
• Make right onto 12th Street
• Entrance and valet parking on
right-hand side
I-95 from the North (Trenton,
Betsy Ross Bridge):
• Follow 95 South to exit 22 (Central
Philadelphia)
• Follow signs for 676 West
• Continue on 676 to the Broad Street
exit
• Make first left onto Vine Street
• Follow Vine to third light (12th
Street) and make a right
• Pass the Convention Center
• Cross Market Street
• Entrance and valet parking on
right-hand side
From the NJ turnpike (New
York) and Ben Franklin Bridge (Cherry Hill, NJ):
• Follow New Jersey turnpike South to
exit 4 (Camden/Philadelphia)
• Follow 73 North to 38 West to 30
West
• Follow signs for Ben Franklin
Bridge
• Staying in center lane, follow signs
for Vine Street/Local Traffic
• Follow Vine Street to 12th Street
• Turn Left onto 12th Street
• Continue approximately four
blocks
• Pass Convention Center
• Cross Market Street
• Entrance and valet parking on
right-hand side
From 76 East:
• Follow 76 East to exit 344 (676
East)
• Continue on 676 to the Broad Street
exit
• Follow signs for Vine Street/Local
Traffic
• Continue on Vine to the third light
(12th Street)
• Turn right onto 12th Street
• Pass Convention Center
• Cross Market Street
• Entrance and valet parking on
right-hand side
Car Rental
Avis Car rental offers
SNAG conference attendees discounted rates on car rentals for
your stay in Philadelphia. Call 1-800-228-4341 and
mention discount code: B136001 (SNAG group).
Taxi
The Philadelphia Parking Authority currently regulates taxi
fares in Philadelphia. Tariff fare rates must be posted
in all Philadelphia taxicabs. Rates for service in the City of
Philadelphia are as follows:
-First 1/7 mile (flag drop) or fraction thereof:
$2.70
-Each additional 1/7 mile or fraction thereof:
$0.30
-Each 54 seconds of wait time or fraction thereof:
$0.30
-Airport flat rate (to and from Center City Zone): $26.25
PHL Taxi: 215-232-2000
All City Taxi: 215-467-6666
City Cab Co Inc: 215-492-6500
City Line Taxi: 215-333-9191
Crescent Cab Co: 215-365-3500
Liberty Cab Co: 215-389-8000
Yellow Cab Co: 215-333-3333
Public Transit
The Southeastern Pennsylvania
Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is a regional public
transit system that manages bus, subway and elevated rail,
regional rail, light rail, and in and around Philadelphia.
For information on SEPTA’s fares for buses, subways,
trolleys, and regional rail click here.
