Furnished Apartment Philadelphia

Headed to Old City? Or maybe out to New Hope? Getting around Philadelphia is easy once you learn the ropes. Your Philadelphia temporary housing will put you close to the city's public transportation and major highways, so you'll be able to travel to work or to play with no problem.

Public Transportation

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) brings commuters into Philadelphia every day from the surrounding suburbs. With buses, trains, subways and trolleys, SEPTA carries over 300 million passengers each year in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties. SEPTA's website contains schedules, maps and fare information. The city is just across the river from New Jersey and the New Jersey Transit system runs into the city to take commuters and Philadelphia temporary housing residents across the Delaware River. Philadelphia is also major hub for Amtrak rail lines. The rail services trains up and down the east coast, making a quick trip to New York or Washington, D.C. a breeze. The central location of the city makes it a prime choice for Philadelphia temporary housing residents.

Driving

If your temporary housing in Philadelphia leads you to the suburbs, you will most likely get around by car. Philadelphia's major roadways include:

• I-95: Interstate runs north and south through Philadelphia
• I-76: Also known as the Schuylkill Expressway, this highway runs along the Schuylkill River and connects to Harrisburg and points west
• I-676: The Vine Street Expressway links I-95 and I-76
• Pennsylvania Turnpike: Runs from Philadelphia west on to Pittsburgh
• I-476: The Northeast Extension connects I-95 to the Pennsylvania Turnpike and further north. The section of I-476 between I-95 and the Turnpike is locally known as the "Blue Route"
• U.S. Route 1: An east/west link through Philadelphia

If you are looking to rent a car during your stay in your Philadelphia temporary housing, you're in luck. Philadelphia has many car rental companies, including Hertz, Budget and Avis, to link you up with the car of your choice, whether it is a speedy Mustang or a spacious Suburban.

Taxicabs

If your temporary housing unit is located in the heart of Philadelphia, you may utilize taxicabs on a regular basis. The Philadelphia Parking Authority regulates taxicabs in the city. Registered cabs are known as Medallion Taxicabs and have a metal disc on the hood of the car. The taxis operate within the city limits and to some points outside of the city. Taxicab companies to serve temporary housing residents in Philadelphia include Bell Taxi, Philly Cab Co., Penn Cab Co. and others.

Limousines

The Philadelphia Parking Authority also regulates limousines in Philadelphia. For those temporary housing residents in Philadelphia who need limousine service for work or who are just looking for a fun night on the town, there are many limousine options in Philadelphia. Limousine services in the city include Escape Limousine Service, AutoExec Inc., Regency Limousine and many others.

Airports

If you need to fly out of the city, whether for work or for fun, you will most likely fly out of Philadelphia International Airport. Newark Liberty International Airport is also an option for those whose Philadelphia temporary housing is north of the city. Both airports serve major airlines both for both domestic and international flights.

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