Traffic alert: Parts of Spruce Street will be closed from Monday, Aug. 17, through Saturday, Aug. 22, for University of Pennsylvania Student move-in. Expect heavy traffic and delays near the university and plan your route.
Parking
Please note that our parking garage rates recently changed. Please review our new rates.
Garage hours:
- Open 5 a.m. Monday to midnight Friday.
- Closed on weekends.
Garage rates beginning July 1, 2026:
- Patients and their visitors: $10 daily rate
- Non-patients: $23 daily rate
Electric Vehicle charging stations are located in the garage. Standard charging rates apply.
1 Convention Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Garage hours: 24 hours
Garage rates:
- Parking is free for up to 30 minutes.
- Patients and their visitors: $10 for up to 7 hours, or $15 from 7 to 24 hours.
- Non-patients: $40 for up to 7 hours, or $50 from 7 to 24 hours.
The Clifton Center for Medical Breakthroughs Parking Garage long-term parking
Long-term parking passes are available for the The Clifton Center for Medical Breakthroughs Garage at a discounted rate for family members of patients who require an extended hospital stay. Buy a pass at the The Clifton Center for Medical Breakthroughs P2 Cashier office.
Valet
Valet service is available for patients with scheduled surgeries or women’s health appointments. Ambassadors in Royal Blue —concierges wearing blue coats—are near the entrance to help patients with mobility issues.
Valet rates beginning July 1, 2026:
- Patients and their visitors: $15 for up to 7 hours; $20 for 7 to 24 hours
- Non-patients: $40 for up to 7 hours; $50 for 7 to 24 hours
Public transportation
- Amtrak
- Greyhound Bus lines
- LUCY Shuttle (Loop through University City)
- New Jersey PATCO Trains
- SEPTA
Walking escorts
Patients, visitors, and employees may request an escort to parking garages, lots, and streets surrounding the hospital. Escorts are always available — timing depends on security officer availability. Call 215-662-2677 to request a walking escort.