Travel to Philadelphia
America250 Asian American Stakeholders Conference & Commemoration
December 11–13, 2026
1800 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
Welcome to Philadelphia! The conference and hotel are located at 1800 Market Street in Center City, easily accessible by air, train, bus or car.
You don’t need a car once you arrive. The conference/hotel is in Center City, with restaurants, shopping, attractions, and public transportation within walking distance.
Flying to Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The easiest airport option is Philadelphia International Airport. You do not need to rent a car to get from the airport to the conference.
The SEPTA Airport Line runs directly from the airport terminals to Suburban Station, a Center City station just a short walk from 1800 Market Street. The current Airport Line fare to Center City is $8.75 with SEPTA Key/contactless payment; weekend fare is $8.00.
Approximate train ride: 25–30 minutes
Transfers: None
Car rental: Not necessary
Arriving by Amtrak Train
Philadelphia’s major rail station, William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, is also nearby.
From 30th Street Station, you can take SEPTA to Suburban Station or use local transit/taxi/rideshare to reach 1800 Market Street. The Airport Line itself also connects 30th Street Station and Suburban Station.
Arriving by Bus
Philadelphia’s central intercity bus terminal is located at:
Philadelphia Bus Terminal
1001 Filbert Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
The terminal serves Peter Pan, Greyhound, FlixBus and Megabus, giving visitors several affordable options for traveling to Philadelphia from cities throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
Driving to Philadelphia
Parking is available at the conference/hotel at 1800 Market Street, with several additional garages within a few blocks. Parking rates vary, so check current rates and availability before your trip.
Explore Philadelphia
Your conference is in Center City, putting you close to museums, historic sites, restaurants, shopping, and Philadelphia’s famous neighborhoods.
WEST / NORTHWEST
Museum District · Benjamin Franklin Parkway
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- The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University — ~0.4 mi
- The Franklin Institute — ~0.5 mi
- Barnes Foundation — ~0.7 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art — ~1.2 mi
EAST
Center City → Chinatown → Historic Philadelphia
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- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts — ~0.5 mi
- Reading Terminal Market — ~0.7 mi
- Chinatown Friendship Arch — ~0.9 mi
- African American Museum in Philadelphia — ~1.1 mi
- National Constitution Center — ~1.2 mi
- Liberty Bell — ~1.3 mi
- Independence Hall — ~1.3 mi
- Independence National Historical Park / ~1.3–1.6 mi
SOUTH / SOUTHEAST
Italian Market · South Philadelphia
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- Italian Market 9th Street — ~1.5–1.7 mi
- Cheesesteaks / South Philly food — continue through the Italian Market area
- Soft pretzels, water ice and neighborhood restaurants can be explored along the way.
NEARBY — Rittenhouse & Center City (Within 0.5 mi)
Rittenhouse Square · Shopping · Dining · Nightlife
- Rittenhouse Square — Park & cafés
- Walnut Street — Shopping & dining
- Rooftops & Bars — Drinks & views
- Food Scene — Vegan, upscale & street food
- City Hall — Architecture & city life
Stay Longer & Explore
Make Philadelphia part of your family experience.
Come for the conference and stay an extra day or two. Explore Philadelphia’s museums, family attractions, historic neighborhoods, food, shopping and seasonal experiences at your own pace.
Special hotel rates may be available for additional nights while rooms last.