Directions to the Biomedical Library

Biomedical Library
R.W. Johnson Pavilion
3610 Hamilton Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6060

By car

• From the South (and airport): Take I-95 North to the I-76 Philadelphia exit. As you cross the Platt Bridge, follow signs to I-76 West (Schuylkill Expressway). Take I-76 West 3 miles to exit 346B, University Avenue/Civic Center, which EXITS ON THE RIGHT. Stay straight onto S. 34th st., which becomes S. University Avenue as you enter campus.

• From the West and North: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to exit 24 (Valley Forge). Take I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) approximately 17 miles to exit 346B, University Avenue/Civic Center, which EXITS ON THE RIGHT. Stay straight onto S. 34th st., which becomes S. University Avenue as you enter campus.

• From the Northeast: Take the New Jersey Turnpike South to exit 3. Bear right out of the toll, and follow signs to Philadelphia and the Walt Whitman Bridge. After crossing the bridge, you will be on I-76 West (Schuylkill Expressway). Take I-76 West to exit 346B, University Avenue/Civic Center, which EXITS ON THE RIGHT. Stay straight onto S. 34th st., which becomes S. University Avenue as you enter campus.

• From the North: Take I-95 South to the Center City (Philadelphia) exit. Follow signs to I-676 West (Vine Street Expressway). Take I-76 East to exit 346B, University Avenue/Civic Center, which EXITS ON THE RIGHT. Stay straight onto S. 34th st., which becomes S. University Avenue as you enter campus.

By Amtrak

Take Amtrak to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia and exit to Market Street. From 30th Street Station it is about a fifteen-minute walk or a $5.00 taxi fare to campus.

By public transportation

• A subway/surface trolley car (Green) may be boarded at 30th St., Suburban, or Market East stations. Choose the #11, #13, #34 or the #36. Trolleys leave approximately every 5 minutes. The fare is $2.00 and the ride takes about 5 minutes to the 36th & Sansom Streets stop, or 7 minutes to the 37th & Spruce Streets stop. Regional Rail Lines R1 and R3 may also be boarded at 30th St., Suburban, or Market East stations, and stop at South St. & Convention Av.

• The Market/Frankford rail line (Blue) may be boarded at 30th Street Station and stops at 34th & Market and at 40th & Market Streets. The fare is $2.

• The LUCY (Loop through University City) runs Monday through Friday, except major holidays, between 6:00 to 9:00 am AND between 4:00 to 6:30 pm. every 10-15 minutes. The fare is $2 (exact change is required). The LUCY bus stops at 34th & Civic Center Boulevard and at 38th & Walnut Streets.

  For more information, visit the Penn Transportation Services or SEPTA websites.

From the Philadelphia International Airport:

• A Regional Rail Line train (the R1) leaves the airport a few minutes after every half hour, and will take you to either the University City Station on Convention Ave or to 30th Street Station. The fare is $6.00 and the ride takes approximately 20 minutes to the University City Station. Fares and schedules are available at the Transportation and Parking Office, 447A, 3401 Walnut Street..

• A metered taxicab costs about $20.00 and the ride takes about 20 minutes. Penn Tower Hotel Limousines leave every 20 minutes. The fare is $8.00 and the ride takes about 20 minutes.

Finding the Libraries

There are 15 libraries on Penn's campus. To find a library, use the map: click the Libraries tab. Then click a library name in the right sidebar. A popup box will be displayed. In the box, be sure to accessibility link for that library.