Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is located 7 miles from downtown Philadelphia. It is the only major airport serving the metropolitan area. PHL is the second largest hub and primary international hub of US Airways, with thirty airlines offering 124 cities and 38 international destinations. Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz, British Airways, and Lufthansa all serve from PHL. Rail service to PHL is available via SEPTA’s Airport Rail Line. The general transportation system is a network of public transit, taxicab, shuttle, and limousine services.

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) incorporates many forms of transit: bus, subway and elevated rail, light rail, commuter rail and electric trolley bus. There are a variety of fare options. You can either pay cash for one way or buy a "One-Day Independence Pass" that allows you to travel on any and all SEPTA buses, trolleys, subways and trains. You can get the One-Day Independence Pass from the conductor on any Regional Rail train. Passes are also available at SEPTA Ticket and Sales Offices and online at shop.septa.org.

United States Postal Service post boxes can be found around town. Some Post Office addresses in the city include 615 Chestnut St, 1201 Market St and 925 Dickinson St. The Offices' working hours are normally 9am to 5 or 6pm, but may vary by location.

The following cab companies serve the Philadelphia area: Homestead Taxi - +1 215 855 9006 www.homestead-taxi.com Freedom Taxi - +1 215 222 9999 www.freedomtaxi.com Philadelphia Taxicab Service - +1 215 535 6700 www.philataxicab.com

Abundant locations of Walgreen’s, CVS, Walmart, Target and various independent chain store retailers. Walgreen’s at 1 Broad St and 2310 W Oregon Ave are open 24/7, check for the closest pharmacy in the area you're staying in.

Country code: +1 Area Codes in Philadelphia: 215 & 267

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