Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - Pavilion

Address: 1 Convention Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Public Transportation

  • Amtrak
    amtrak.com | 215-824-1600
    Northeast corridor Amtrak trains stop at 30th Street Station. See SEPTA Regional Rail Lines or SEPTA City Transit for information on traveling to the hospital from 30th Street Station. Taxi service also is available at 30th Street Station.
  • Greyhound Bus Lines
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    From the Greyhound Bus Station at 10th and Filbert streets, walk to the Jefferson Station (formerly Market East station) at 11th and Market streets. From there, take the R1 Airport, R2 Marcus Hook-Wilmington, or R3 Media-Elwyn Regional Rail line to the Penn Medicine Station on the Medical Center Campus. A taxi ride from the Greyhound Bus station costs about $12.
  • LUCY Shuttle (Loop through University City)
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    This SEPTA-run shuttle bus is free to students and employees of University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine, University City Science Center, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. All others can ride with Trans or TrailPass, transfers, or $2.50 bus fare. LUCY has a wheelchair lift and two wheelchair tie-downs per bus.

    The LUCY shuttle runs every 5 to 30 minutes from 6:10 am to 7 pm, Monday through Friday, except major holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day).

  • New Jersey PATCO Trains
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    Take the PATCO line to 8th and Market streets. Follow the underground concourse to the SEPTA Jefferson Station (formerly Market East station). From there, the R1 Airport, R2 Marcus Hook-Wilmington, and R3 Media-Elwyn Regional Rail lines provide direct service to the Penn Medicine Station on the Medical Center campus. Or you may transfer from PATCO at 8th and Market streets to the SEPTA Market/Frankford Blue Line (the elevated train/subway). Take the westbound train to 34th and Market streets. A 10-minute walk south on 34th Street takes you to the Hospital.
  • SEPTA
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    • Regional Rail Lines: The Airport, Marcus Hook-Wilmington, Media-Elwyn and most Glenside-Jenkintown, Warminster and West Trenton trains provide direct service to the Penn Medicine Station on the Medical Center campus. From other Regional Rail lines, transfer free to the Airport, Marcus Hook-Wilmington, Media-Elwyn and most Glenside-Jenkintown, Warminster and West Trenton trains at 30th Street or Jefferson Station (formerly Market East station). Your train ticket is your transfer.
    • SEPTA City Trains and Trolleys: The SEPTA Market/Frankford Blue Line (the elevated train/subway) stops at 34th and Market streets. A 10-minute walk south on 34th Street or a 5-minute ride on the LUCY shuttle takes you to the Hospital.

      All SEPTA Subway/Surface Green Line trolleys except the Number 10 stop at 37th and Spruce streets, one block from the Rhoads entrance to the Hospital on 36th Street south of Spruce Street. If you take the Number 10 trolley, travel to 36th and Sansom streets. Walk four blocks south on 36th Street to the Rhoads entrance of the Hospital.

    • SEPTA Buses: The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania can be accessed by a variety of SEPTA bus routes, including the 30, 40, 49, 42 and 21. The Route 30 bus circulates through University City and West Philadelphia, with a stop at the intersection of 33rd Street and Spruce Street. The Route 40 bus runs through campus across Center City and stretches up to the East Parkside, Mantua, Belmont, and Powelton Village neighborhoods, with a stop at 34th Street and Spruce Street. The Route 49 bus runs through campus to the north and south stretching from Strawberry Mansion to Point Breeze, with a stop at 34th Street and Spruce Street. And bus routes 42 and 21 stretch East and West across Center City and West Philadelphia, stopping at 33rd Street and Spruce Street and 34th Street and Chestnut Street, respectively.

Driving Directions

  • From Northeastern Areas:
    From I-95 South, take the Vine Street/Center City Exit, stay left to 676 West (Vine Street Express-way). Follow 676 West to the I-76 East Exit 1, International Airport. Follow I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) to Exit 346B, University Avenue. Continue on University Avenue, and then turn right onto Civic Center Boulevard. Turn right onto Health Sciences Drive. Follow specific garage directions.
  • From the West & Montgomery County:
    Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 326, Valley Forge. Take I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) approximately 17 miles to Exit 346B, University Avenue. Continue on University Avenue, and then turn right onto Civic Center Boulevard. Turn right onto Health Sciences Drive. Follow specific garage directions.
  • From the North:
    Take I-476 (Northeast Extension) South to Exit 20, Mid-County. Pay the toll and continue south on I-476 to Exit 16A, I-76 East. Follow I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) approximately 17 miles to Exit 346B, University Avenue. Continue on University Avenue, and then turn right onto Civic Center Boulevard. Turn right onto Health Sciences Drive. Follow specific garage directions.
  • From the South/Philadelphia International Airport:
    Take I-95 North to Exit 13, PA-291 toward I-76 West/Valley Forge (Schuylkill Expressway). Merge right. Cross Girard Point Bridge and turn left at light on 26th Street. Merge on I-76 West to Exit 346B, University Avenue. Continue on University Avenue, and then turn right onto Civic Center Boulevard. Turn right onto Health Sciences Drive. Follow specific garage directions.
  • From New Jersey:
    Take I-295 to the Walt Whitman Bridge. Follow signs for I-76 West (Schuylkill Expressway) and take Exit 346B, University Avenue. Continue on University Avenue, and then turn right onto Civic Center Boulevard. Turn right onto Health Sciences Drive. Follow specific garage directions.

Parking & Campus Map

There are several types of parking options and services available at the Pavilion.

Download campus map with driving directions and parking information

Map Key

  • Parking
  • Valet Parking
  • Handicap Accessible Entrance
  • SEPTA Station
  • Pedestrian Bridge
  • Traffic

Buildings:

  • HUP – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
  • CHOP – Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania
  • PCAM – Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
  • CCB – 3600 Civic Center Boulevard

Connector Path

The Pavilion sits across the street from the HUP and adjacent to the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. The connector path runs between HUP, the Pavilion, and the Perelman Center.

Connector between the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, the Pavilion, and the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine

Parking Garages

3600 Civic Center Boulevard (CCB) Parking Garage

Get Directions: 3600 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Shuttle Service

A free shuttle service is available from the 3600 CCB parking garage's Level 2 transportation center on a continuous loop to the Perelman Center, the Pavilion, and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Garage Hours

  • Weekdays: Opens Mondays at 5 am, Closes Fridays at midnight
  • Weekends: Closed

Parking Rates

Please visit the Cashier's Office on the ground floor of the parking garage before returning to your vehicle.

Rates Cost
Patient Rates: $5
Non-patient and Employee Rates: $20

Driving Directions

Video Directions:

From the University Avenue exit (346B) off of I-76:

  1. From Exit 346B, continue onto South 34th Street
  2. South 34th Street turns slightly left and becomes South University Avenue
  3. Keep right to merge right onto Civic Center Blvd
  4. Turn right onto Health Sciences Drive
  5. Turn left onto West Service Drive
  6. The entrance to the garage is on your left

Pavilion Parking Garage

Get Directions: 1 Convention Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Parking at this garage is for patients only.

Garage Hours

  • Open 24/7

Parking Rates

Patients have four options to pay for parking:

  • Pay by phone by texting the number on your ticket
  • Pay by credit card at the entry/exit point
  • Pay at pay station located in each elevator lobby
  • Pay at pay station located in valet waiting area located on P1
Up to 30 mins 31 mins to 3 hours 3 to 7 hours 7 to 24 hours
Patient Rates: Free $7 $10 $11
Non-patient Rates: Free $13 $18 $20

Senior Discount: Patients and guests 62 years and older are eligible for a senior discount.
($1 off up to 3 hours | $2 off after 3 hours)

Long-Term Parking

For patients requiring an extended hospitalization, long-term parking passes are available to family members at a discounted rate. Passes can be purchased at the Pavilion P1 Cashier office.

Driving Directions

From the University Avenue exit (346B) off of I-76:

  1. From Exit 346B, continue onto South 34th Street
  2. South 34th Street turns slightly left and becomes South University Avenue
  3. Keep right to merge right onto Civic Center Blvd
  4. Turn right onto Health Sciences Drive
  5. Turn left onto Convention Avenue
  6. The entrance to the garage is on your right just after the Emergency Department entrance

Note: Please do not park at the Perelman Center garage which is for Perelman patients only.

Valet Parking

Valet service at the Pavilion accepts arrivals from 5:30 am to 6 pm daily. Please note that valet parking is available only for patients. There are concierges wearing "red coats" available near the entrance to assist patients with mobility issues. Patients and visitors can pick up their vehicle at any time on level P2 of the Pavilion parking garage.

Walking Escorts

Penn Medicine Security provides walking escorts to patients, visitors, and employees who request an escort to parking garages, lots and streets surrounding the hospital perimeter. Escorts are always available — timing depends on security officer availability. Call 215-662-2677 to request a walking escort.

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