Traveling to Philadelphia

" . . . a pleasure [of] a brother or sister in every carriage."

Those who live on the east coast will find that the journey to Philadelphia is an easy one made by plane, train, or automobile. Those who live in northerly or westward regions will make travel time more profitable by reading about Jane Austen's brothers and sisters during their voyage. Note: When making travel plans, please be aware that events and tours could be canceled or modified as necessary. We will, however, make every effort to conform to the schedule as originally and most beautifully planned.

Hotel

Sheraton Society Hill Hotel, 1 Dock Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, 215.238.6000

Train Service

Philadelphia's Amtrak station is 30th Street Station, located about thirty blocks west of the conference hotel. From that station, you may take a bus, taxi, regional rail line or the subway to the Sheraton Society Hill hotel. Note that unless you take a taxi, you will have a two block walk from any bus or subway stop. Regional rail lines do not extend to the Old City section of Philadelphia where the conference hotel is located. An additional taxi, subway or bus trip will be needed should you take the regional rail line from Amtrak station to the area known as Center City, approximately 10 blocks east of 30th Street Station.

You might also take the Market-Frankford subway, also called the Blue Line, eastbound towards Frankford to get to the hotel from the train station or some other section of the city. Be certain to take the Frankford bound subway. Any other direction will take you away from the AGM site.

Exact change is needed for bus and subway tickets unless you purchase them at a SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) ticket booth. One-day convenience passes good for travel on any SEPTA vehicle can be purchased at a ticket booth. SEPTA ticket booths are located at 30th Street Station, JFK or Suburban Station, or Market East Station. Trains stop at all three city stations.

The SEPTA R1 regional rail line connects the International Airport with 30th Street Station and also continues to Market East Station where you can then take a bus or subway or take a taxi to the hotel. Review train schedules and fares at the SEPTA website.

Air Transportation

Most major airline carriers fly into Philadelphia International Airport, a half hour's drive from the hotel. You may take a taxi, use the limousine or van service (see Ground Transportation), or use the regional rail line (see Train Service) to travel from the airport to the hotel. If you are unfamiliar with Philadelphia, we recommend you use ground transportation services to and from the hotel.

Ground Transportation

We have arranged discounted limousine service from the Philadelphia airport and from 30th Street Station to the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel with AAA Airport One Direct. The usual limousine rate is $80 each way, plus gratuity, tax, and surcharge for a total of $104. Reserve a Lincoln town car at a 5% discounted rate by identifying yourself as a JASNA AGM attendee. If you travel with three of your JASNA brothers and sisters, the discounted rate remains the same ($98.80), where each person pays approximately $25. Reserve online or call 1.800.535.5466 (LIMO).

A taxi ride from the airport to the conference hotel (Sheraton Society Hill) costs approximately $29.

Driving

Access to the hotel by major highways, particularly Interstate Route 95, is relatively easy, though traffic at rush hours will be congested. Please visit the hotel website for the hotel's driving directions. Drivers should be alert for one-way traffic on some streets around the hotel.

Parking at the Hotel

The hotel provides valet service and charges a daily rate of $22 plus tax for underground parking and an overnight rate of $29 plus tax.

Map

Please visit the hotel website to view a map of the hotel area.

Philadelphia's October Weather

Average highs at the beginning of October are in the mid-60s and average lows in the high-40s, although lower temperatures are not without precedent. Join your JASNA brothers and sisters in Philadelphia to enjoy Pennsylvania's deep-blue fall skies, complimented by leaves just starting to turn color. Indeed, it is not everyone who shares our passion for dead leaves.