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Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute
4th floor BRB II/III
421 Curie Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6160
Ph: 215-746-5515
Fax: 215-746-5525
Email: kerns@mail.med.upenn.edu
Map | Driving Directions | Parking | Public Transportation | Transportation from the Philadelphia International Airport
Driving Directions
From Northeastern Areas
From I-95 South, take the Vine St./ Center City Exit, stay left to 676 West (Vine St. Expressway). Follow the expressway to the I-76 East Exit (International Airport). Follow I-76 to Exit 40, South St. (exit from left lane). At the top of the exit ramp, turn right onto South Street.
If you need to park your car: At 33rd Street, bear left onto Spruce Street. Turn right on 38th Street. Just after crossing Walnut Street, enter the parking garage on the right. To reach the Abramson Institute from the parking lot, take 38th Street in the direction from which you came. Pass Spruce Street. Bear left onto University Avenue. At the next traffic light, turn right onto Currie Boulevard. Biomedical Research Building (BRB) II/III is on the right side at the Stop sign.
If you are heading directly to the Abramson Institute: At the first traffic light, turn left onto Convention Avenue. Follow Convention Avenue around the bend and proceed to the traffic light. Turn left onto Civic Center Boulevard. Follow Civic Center Boulevard around the bend. At the second traffic light, turn right onto Ossler Circle. Biomedical Research Building II/III is the second building on your left.
From the West or North
Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Valley Forge, Exit 24. Take I-76 East approximately 17 miles to Exit 40, South St. (exit from left lane). Turn right onto South St.
If you need to park your car: At 33rd Street, bear left onto Spruce Street. Turn right on 38th Street. Just after crossing Walnut Street, enter the parking garage on the right. To reach the Abramson Institute from the parking lot, take 38th Street in the direction from which you came. Pass Spruce Street. Bear left onto University Avenue. At the next traffic light, turn right onto Currie Boulevard. Biomedical Research Building (BRB) II/III is on the right side at the Stop sign.
If you are heading directly to the Abramson Institute: At the first traffic light, turn left onto Convention Avenue. Follow Convention Avenue around the bend and proceed to the traffic light. Turn left onto Civic Center Boulevard. Follow Civic Center Boulevard around the bend. At the second traffic light, turn right onto Ossler Circle. Biomedical Research Building II/III is the second building on your left.
From the South
Take I-95 North to Exit 11 for I-76 West/Center City Philadelphia. Merge right to exit for Center City. Cross the Bridge and turn left at the light to I-76 West. After one mile, merge onto I-76 West to Exit 40, South St. (exit from left lane). Turn left onto South St.
If you need to park your car: At 33rd Street, bear left onto Spruce Street. Turn right on 38th Street. Just after crossing Walnut Street, enter the parking garage on the right. To reach the Abramson Institute from the parking lot, take 38th Street in the direction from which you came. Pass Spruce Street. Bear left onto University Avenue. At the next traffic light, turn right onto Currie Boulevard. Biomedical Research Building (BRB) II/III is on the right side at the Stop sign.
If you are heading directly to the Abramson Institute: At the first traffic light, turn left onto Convention Avenue. Follow Convention Avenue around the bend and proceed to the traffic light. Turn left onto Civic Center Boulevard. Follow Civic Center Boulevard around the bend. At the second traffic light, turn right onto Ossler Circle. Biomedical Research Building II/III is the second building on your left.
From New Jersey
Take the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 3, then the Black Horse Pike (Rte. 168 North) for one mile to I-295 South. Go one mile to Exit 26, I-76 West to the Walt Whitman Bridge. Cross the Bridge onto I-76 West (Schuylkill Expressway) to Exit 40, South St. (exit from left lane). Turn left onto South St.
If you need to park your car: At 33rd Street, bear left onto Spruce Street. Turn right on 38th Street. Just after crossing Walnut Street, enter the parking garage on the right. To reach the Abramson Institute from the parking lot, take 38th Street in the direction from which you came. Pass Spruce Street. Bear left onto University Avenue. At the next traffic light, turn right onto Currie Boulevard. Biomedical Research Building (BRB) II/III is on the right side at the Stop sign.
If you are heading directly to the Abramson Institute: At the first traffic light, turn left onto Convention Avenue. Follow Convention Avenue around the bend and proceed to the traffic light. Turn left onto Civic Center Boulevard. Follow Civic Center Boulevard around the bend. At the second traffic light, turn right onto Ossler Circle. Biomedical Research Building II/III is the second building on your left.
Alternate Route from New Jersey and points East
Take the Benjamin Franklin Bridge to 676 West (Vine St. Expressway), to I-76 East. Follow signs for International Airport to Exit 40, South St. (exit from left lane). Turn right onto South St.
If you need to park your car: At 33rd Street, bear left onto Spruce Street. Turn right on 38th Street. Just after crossing Walnut Street, enter the parking garage on the right. To reach the Abramson Institute from the parking lot, take 38th Street in the direction from which you came. Pass Spruce Street. Bear left onto University Avenue. At the next traffic light, turn right onto Currie Boulevard. Biomedical Research Building (BRB) II/III is on the right side at the Stop sign.
If you are heading directly to the Abramson Institute: At the first traffic light, turn left onto Convention Avenue. Follow Convention Avenue around the bend and proceed to the traffic light. Turn left onto Civic Center Boulevard. Follow Civic Center Boulevard around the bend. At the second traffic light, turn right onto Ossler Circle. Biomedical Research Building II/III is the second building on your left.
From Montgomery County Pennsylvania
Take I-76 East to Exit 40, South St. (exit from the left lane). Turn right onto South St.
If you need to park your car: At 33rd Street, bear left onto Spruce Street. Turn right on 38th Street. Just after crossing Walnut Street, enter the parking garage on the right. To reach the Abramson Institute from the parking lot, take 38th Street in the direction from which you came. Pass Spruce Street. Bear left onto University Avenue. At the next traffic light, turn right onto Currie Boulevard. Biomedical Research Building (BRB) II/III is on the right side at the Stop sign.
If you are heading directly to the Abramson Institute: At the first traffic light, turn left onto Convention Avenue. Follow Convention Avenue around the bend and proceed to the traffic light. Turn left onto Civic Center Boulevard. Follow Civic Center Boulevard around the bend. At the second traffic light, turn right onto Ossler Circle. Biomedical Research Building II/III is the second building on your left.
From Center City
Travel west on Market or Walnut St. to 34th St. Turn left on 34th St. As you cross Spruce Street and pass Pennsylvania Hospital, the road bends to the right and becomes Civic Center Boulevard. Follow Civic Center Boulevard around the bend, past the hospital entrances. At the second traffic light, turn right onto Ossler circle. Biomedical Research Building II/III is the second building on your left.
From West Philadelphia
Travel east on Chestnut or Spruce St. to 34th St. Turn right onto 34th St. As you cross Spruce Street and pass Pennsylvania Hospital, the road bends to the right and becomes Civic Center Boulevard. Follow Civic Center Boulevard around the bend, past the hospital entrances. At the second traffic light, turn right onto Ossler circle. Biomedical Research Building II/III is the second building on your left.
From Northeast Philadelphia
Take Roosevelt Blvd. to I-76 East. Exit from the left lane at Exit 40, South St. Turn right onto South St.
If you need to park your car: At 33rd Street, bear left onto Spruce Street. Turn right on 38th Street. Just after crossing Walnut Street, enter the parking garage on the right. To reach the Abramson Institute from the parking lot, take 38th Street in the direction from which you came. Pass Spruce Street. Bear left onto University Avenue. At the next traffic light, turn right onto Currie Boulevard. Biomedical Research Building (BRB) II/III is on the right side at the Stop sign.
If you are heading directly to the Abramson Institute: At the first traffic light, turn left onto Convention Avenue. Follow Convention Avenue around the bend and proceed to the traffic light. Turn left onto Civic Center Boulevard. Follow Civic Center Boulevard around the bend. At the second traffic light, turn right onto Ossler Circle. Biomedical Research Building II/III is the second building on your left.
Parking
Parking in the area sorrounding the Abramson Institute is tight. Space is generally available at the University of Pennsylvania lot (#30) at the corner of Walnut and 38th Street (215-898-8667). Somewhat closer to the Abramson Institute, there are parking meters on Civic Center Boulevard and on 38th streets. The meters permit parking for 2 or 3 hours, they charge $.25 per 15 minutes, and they accept only quarters.
Public Transportation
AMTRAK 1-800-872-7245; (215) 824-1600
All Amtrak Northeast corridor trains stop at 30th Street Station. The Translational Research Program is about 12 blocks from 30th Street Station.
Taxi from 30th Street Station
A metered cab costs about $5.00 and the ride should take about 5 minutes. The cab might take 34th street to Civic Center Boulevard. In that case, the driver should follow Civic Center Boulevard around the bend (past the hospital entrances), and turn right at the first traffic light onto Ossler circle. Biomedical Research Building II/III would be the second building on your left.
Alternatively, the cab might take 38th street to Unviersity Ave, and turn left onto Currie Boulevard. In that case, Biomedial Researchg Building II/III is on the right, at the first corner.
Walking from 30th Street Station
Exit the station and walk parralel to it in the direction where there are streets (as opposed to a highway). Cross Market and Chesnut Streets to reach Walnut street. Turn right on Walnut, and proceed to 33rd street. Turn left on 33rd. Thirty third Street will divert you onto 34th Street. As you cross Spruce Street and pass Pennsylvania Hospital, the road bends to the right and becomes Civic Center Boulevard. Follow Civic Center Boulevard around the bend, past the hospital entrances. At the first traffic light, turn right onto Ossler circle. Biomedical Research Building II/III is the second building on your left.
Bus and railroad from 30th Street Station
The No. 30 bus runs from the station to campus. Or from 30th St Station, one may take the R1, R2 or R3 railroad lines (service at least every 30 minutes) one stop to the University City Station. The train fare is $2.25 and the ride is approx. 3 minutes.
At the University City Station, use the exit labelled "To Hospital" (not the exit labelled "To University"). Head to your left on Convention Avenue, and follow Convention Avenue around the bend and proceed to the traffic light. Turn left onto Civic Center Boulevard. Follow Civic Center Boulevard around the bend. At the second traffic light, turn right onto Ossler circle. Biomedical Research Building II/III is the second building on your left.
SEPTA Regional Rail Lines (215) 580-7800
The R1 Airport, R2 Marcus Hook-Wilmington, R3 Media-Elwyn and most Glenside-Jenkintown, R2 Warminster and R3 West Trenton trains provide direct service to the University City Station on the Medical Center campus. From other Regional Rail lines, get to the University City Station by transferring to the R1, R2, or R3 at 30th Street or Market East stations. There is no additional charge for the transfer; your train ticket is your transfer.
At the University City Station, use the exit labelled "To Hospital" (not the exit labelled "To University"). Head to your left on Convention Avenue, and follow Convention Avenue around the bend and proceed to the traffic light. Turn left onto Civic Center Boulevard. Follow Civic Center Boulevard around the bend. At the second traffic light, turn right onto Ossler circle. Biomedical Research Building II/III is the second building on your left.
SEPTA City Trains and Trolleys (215) 580-7800
The SEPTA Market/Frankford Blue Line (the elevated train/subway) stops at 34th and Market Sts. Walk South on 34th (crossing Ludlow). As you cross Spruce Street and pass Pennsylvania Hospital, the road bends to the right and becomes Civic Center Boulevard. Follow Civic Center Boulevard around the bend, past the hospital entrances. At the second traffic light, turn right onto Ossler circle. Biomedical Research Building II/III is the second building on your left.
All SEPTA Subway/Surface Green Line trolleys except the Number 10 stop at 37th and Spruce streets. Walk west on Spruce to 38th Street. Turn left on 38th. Bear left onto University. At the traffic light, turn left onto Currie Boulevard. Biomedical Medical Research Building II/III is on your right at the first Stop sign.
If you take the Number 10 trolley, travel to 36th and Sansom streets. Walk west on Sansom to 38th Street. Turn left on 38th. Bear left onto University. At the traffic light, turn left onto Currie Boulevard. Biomedical Medical Research Building II/III is on your right at the first Stop sign.
New Jersey PATCO Trains (215) 922-4600
Take the PATCO line to 8th and Market streets. Follow the underground concourse to the SEPTA Market East station. From there, the R1 Airport, R2 Marcus Hook-Wilmington, and R3 Media-Elwyn Regional Rail lines provide direct service to the University City Station on the Medical Center campus.
At the University City Station, use the exit labelled "To Hospital" (not the exit labelled "To University"). Head to your left on Convention Avenue, and follow Convention Avenue around the bend and proceed to the traffic light. Turn left onto Civic Center Boulevard. Follow Civic Center Boulevard around the bend. At the second traffic light, turn right onto Ossler circle. Biomedical Research Building II/III is the second building on your left.
Greyhound Bus Lines 1-800-231-2222
From the Greyhound Bus Station at 10th and Filbert streets, walk to the 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 University City Station on the Medical Center Campus.
At the University City Station, use the exit labelled "To Hospital" (not the exit labelled "To University"). Head to your left on Convention Avenue, and follow Convention Avenue around the bend and proceed to the traffic light. Turn left onto Civic Center Boulevard. Follow Civic Center Boulevard around the bend. At the second traffic light, turn right onto Ossler circle. Biomedical Research Building II/III is the second building on your left.
A taxi ride from the Greyhound Bus station costs about $12.
Transportation from Philadelphia International Airport Driving
Car Rentals
All major car rental companies are located at the airport. Take I-95 North to Exit 11 for I-76 West/Center City Philadelphia. Merge right to exit for Center City. Cross the Bridge and turn left at the light to I-76 West. After one mile, merge onto I-76 West to Exit 40, South St. (exit from left lane). Turn left onto South St.
If you need to park your car: At 33rd Street, bear left onto Spruce Street. Turn right on 38th Street. Just after crossing Walnut Street, enter the parking garage on the right. To reach the Abramson Institute from the parking lot, take 38th Street in the direction from which you came. Pass Spruce Street. Bear left onto University Avenue. At the next traffic light, turn right onto Currie Boulevard. Biomedical Research Building (BRB) II/III is on the right side at the Stop sign.
If you are heading directly to the Abramson Institute: At the first traffic light, turn left onto Convention Avenue. Follow Convention Avenue around the bend and proceed to the traffic light. Turn left onto Civic Center Boulevard. Follow Civic Center Boulevard around the bend. At the second traffic light, turn right onto Ossler Circle. Biomedical Research Building II/III is the second building on your left.
Airport Express Train
The Airport Express Train leaves every half hour at 10 minutes and 40 minutes past the hour, arrives at University City Station on the Medical Center campus. The train costs about $5 and takes 20 minutes.
At the University City Station, use the exit labelled "To Hospital" (not the exit labelled "To University"). Head to your left on Convention Avenue, and follow Convention Avenue around the bend and proceed to the traffic light. Turn left onto Civic Center Boulevard. Follow Civic Center Boulevard around the bend. At the second traffic light, turn right onto Ossler circle. Biomedical Research Building II/III is the second building on your left.
Lady Liberty Limousine (215) 222-8888
This shuttle leaves the Airport every 7-8 minutes and will stop at the Penn Tower Hotel. The fare is $8 and the ride takes 20 minutes. From the front of the hotel, turn left onto Civic Center Boulevard. Follow Civic Center Boulevard around the bend. At the first traffic light, turn right onto Ossler circle. Biomedical Research Building II/III is the second building on your left.
Taxi
From the airport, a metered cab costs about $20 and the ride takes about 20 minutes. It might help to tell the driver that Biomedical Research Building II/III is a new building on the University of Pennsylania Medical Campus, across Osler pavilion from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)'s Wood Building. The driver might need the following directions from I-76 South Street Exit. |
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