Destination

Jefferson Station

Located in Center City - Jefferson Station is one of the busiest Regional Rail stations in all of SEPTA. Opened in 1984, it spans two city blocks - from 12th to 10th Street on the north side of Market Street. It serves as a connection point to a number of bus lines and the Market-Frankford Line.

How to get there

There are so many ways to get here! Bus Routes 17, 23, 33, 38, 44, 47, 47M, 48, 61, and 62 will get you there. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 11th Street Station. You can also take any Regional Rail Line there except the Cynwyd Line.

Fare

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.

Hours

Weekday hours are Monday through Thursday, 3:45 a.m. until 1:30 a.m.

Doors remain unlocked from Friday at 3:45 a.m. until Monday at 1:00 a.m. through the duration of the weekend.

Connecting Services

Bus Routes 17, 23, 33, 38, 44, 47, 47M, 48, 61, and 62 make stops here. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 11th Street Station. You can also take any Regional Rail Line there except the Cynwyd Line.

Other Amenities

Jefferson Station has 11 bike racks are available, accommodating a total of 22 bicycles.

Things To Do

Jefferson Station serves as a great connection to Center City, Old City, Chinatown, the Reading Terminal Market the Fashion District, and a number of other neighborhoods and attractions!

Upcoming Local Happenings

Center City SIPS

Center City

Center City District SIPS is back on Wednesdays from 5PM to 7PM. From outdoor beer gardens and cocktail lounges to dance bars and some of the best restaurants in Philadelphia - there’s a place for everyone at CCD SIPS and a way to get there on SEPTA!

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The Philly PHLASH

Independance Visitor Center

The Philadelphia PHLASH costs just $2 per person per ride or $5 for an all-day pass. If you have a SEPTA Key - you can ride free!

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Liberty Garden

Independence Visitor Center

Check out Philadelphia's newest beer garden - Liberty Garden located across from the Independence Visitor Center at Independence National Historical Park. Ride the Market-Frankford Line to 5th Street or hop Routes 17, 33, 38, 44, 47 or 57.

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Chinese Lantern Festival

Franklin Square

The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square illuminates the nights now thru 8/18 in the Historic District with dozens of massive, intricate, and handcrafted lanterns. SEPTA Key card holders get $1 off the Parx Liberty Carousel ride. It's a short walk from 5th Street/Independence Hall on the Market-Frankford Line!

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Funny Girl

Academy of Music

See Funny Girl at the Academy of Music now thru 7/28! Take Regional Rail to Suburban Station, the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust, the Market-Frankford Line to 15th Street, or Routes 4, 9, 12, 21, 27, 32 or 42. Get discounted tickets with this Perk!