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The Philadelphia Auto Show

Explore the automotive industry’s latest creations at the Pennsylvania Convention Center during the 2023 Philadelphia Auto Show January 13 through January 21!

Get your motor revving with more than a half of a million square feet of wood grain, leather and steel. Even if you're not in the market for a vehicle, this nine-day (and into night) fantasy camp on wheels welcomes you to study and sit in the newest, sportiest and most elegant rides. From the new breed of luxury small cars to the latest gen of muscle cars, super-smart eco-rides and heavy duty trucks there's something for everyone at the Philly Auto Show!

And here's the most important part - you DO NOT NEED A CAR to get to the Philadelphia Auto Show! We're running more trains - more often! Check out this special schedule!

Show Hours

January 13, 2023 - January 21, 2023

Saturday, 1/13 10AM – 9PM

Sunday, 1/14 10AM – 9PM

Monday, 1/15 10AM - 9PM

Tuesday, 1/16 thru Friday, 1/19 12PM - 9PM

Saturday, 1/20 10AM - 9PM

Sunday, 1/21 10AM - 7PM

Tickets

Adults (age 13+): $20.00
Children (age 7-12): $12.00
Children 6 & under: FREE with ticketed adult
Seniors (age 62+, ID required): $15.00
Military (ID required): $15.00
Group Tickets (20+): $15.00 (Click here to order physical group tickets)

Each ticket is valid for any one day of the Auto Show.

Ticket kiosks will be available to purchase tickets at the door.

More ticket info here.

Getting There

Here's the most important part - you DO NOT NEED A CAR to get to the Philadelphia Auto Show! The Convention Center is a short walk from Jefferson Station, or you can ride the Market-Frankford Line to 11th or 13th, the Broad Street Line to City Hall or hop Routes 4, 16, 17, 23, 27, 33, 38, 44, 45, 48, 61, 78, 124 or 125.

Regional Rail: All trains stop at Jefferson Station, located beneath the Convention Center - you do not have to go outside to reach the show! We're running more trains - more often! On Saturdays and Sundays January 13 – 14 and January 20 – 21, Regional Rail offers additional weekend service to supplement existing weekend service levels. Additional trains will operate on the Chestnut Hill EastFox Chase, Lansdale/Doylestown, Manayunk/Norristown, Media/Wawa and Paoli/Thorndale lines, and extended service on the Warminster Line. Find out more here!

Market-Frankford Line: Take train to 11th Street Station. From there you can walk through Jefferson Station to reach the Convention Center. Again - you do not need to go outside! You can also ride the Broad Street Line to City Hall Station and either transfer to the Market-Frankford Line or walk to the Convention Center.

Bus: Routes 17, 23, 33, 38, 44, 45 & 48, and Routes 4, 16, 124 & 125 are within walking distance.

City Hall Station on the Broad Street Line is also nearby.

Click here for more info.

Before you head out, remember to check System Status for a complete view of the SEPTA system to see if service is running according to schedule or if there is any alteration in service. Also - download the Official SEPTA App for iPhone and Android (it's free!).

Fare Info

There are many ways to get here on SEPTA, there are also many ways to pay. Click here to learn which fare is best for you. ​

For easy travel - remember to load your SEPTA Key card or purchase a Quick Trip from a Fare Kiosk. Or use a credit or debit card to download a QR-code “ticket” that can be read at fareboxes and turnstiles. Best part - SEPTA Key Tix gives families and friends traveling together the capability to scan once and pay fares for up to five riders using a single barcode! SEPTA Key Tix does not replace SEPTA Key cards - but instead provides a simple solution for occasional riders without a SEPTA Key card that want to enjoy some of the same benefits as cardholders - including a $2 fare and one free transfer per transit trip. Available in the official SEPTA App - SEPTA Key Tix is a new and convenient way to pay using your smartphone! Not available on Regional Rail - yet!

And remember - if you're transferring from one transit mode to another - your first two transfers are FREE if you're using Travel Wallet! 

ICYMI SEPTA customers can tap now their contactless credit card, debit card, smart phone or watch to ride SEPTA buses, trolleys, and subways. Regional Rail will follow in Summer 2024. Riders on SEPTA’s city and suburban buses, trolleys, Market-Frankford Line, Broad Street Line, and Norristown High Speed Line can simply tap any credit or debit card, in physical form or through apps like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay at a turnstile and as they board a bus or trolley. Contactless does not replace SEPTA Key cards – however it provides a simple solution for occasional riders who want to enjoy the same benefits as cardholders including a discounted $2 one-way fare and up to two transfers.

​Note - paper One Day Independence Passes are no longer available for purchase. You can add a One Day FleX Pass to your SEPTA Key card. You can do this at a Regional Rail Station Fare Kiosk (you'll find these at Jefferson Station, William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, Suburban Station, Temple University Station, Penn Medicine Station, and at Philadelphia International Airport), SEPTA Transit/Regional Rail Sales or Ticket Window, or online at septakey.org.

BIG NEWS! You can use a credit card onboard Regional Rail.

Please note, if you are heading home after the show from Jefferson or Suburban Station, you need to pre purchase your ticket in order to move through the turnstiles before proceeding to the train platform. Accepted fares include a SEPTA Key card preloaded with a January TrailPass, January TransPass (weekends only), SEPTA Key Senior Fare Card, SEPTA Key Reduced Fare Card, a legacy/paper January or TrailPass, legacy/paper January TransPass (weekends only), or SEPTA Regional Rail Quick Trip.

Last but not lease - Kids under 12 RIDE FREE when accompanied by an adult.

Seniors

We no longer accept Medicare Cards.

We no longer accept the paper PA Senior Citizen Transit ID Card.

Seniors need a SEPTA Key Senior Fare Card card to receive free rides on Transit and Regional Rail.

You can apply for a SEPTA Key Senior Fare Card at:

SEPTA Headquarters (Lower Lobby)

1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Cards issued or renewed are by appointment only.

Appointments can be made by phone or online.

Cards will be issued on the day of your appointment. 

  • Call 215-580-7145 - press #6 Call Center Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Participating Pennsylvania Senate and House offices in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties (please check with your legislator).

If you come to 1234 Market, you will receive your SEPTA Key Senior Card that same day. If you prefer to go to your legislator's office, you will receive your card in the mail in approximately 4 weeks.