Unfortunately, there is no public transit to Longwood Gardens. A trip to Longwood would require the use of a rental car. No tours are currently available to bring guest from Center City to Longwood.
The most convenient and economic option is to take the Septa's Regional Rail Airport Line into 30th Street Station. The Airport Line offers a quick an inexpensive train ride into the city. The cost is $7.00 one way. Once at 30th Street Station, you can take the Market Frankford Blue Line Eastbound to 5th Street. The Independence Visitor Center is a block away from the subway exit at 6th & Market Streets across from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Center.
The Visitor Center offers both indoor and outdoor dining that can accommodate your school group with light meals, beverages and snacks. The Bourse offers generous seating and a wide array of dining choices that include Chinese, Mexican, Italian and those popular Philly cheesesteaks.
A secure fully enclosed 24-hour indoor parking garage operated by the Philadelphia Parking Authority is located beneath the Independence Visitor Center with entrances on 5th and 6th streets between Market and Arch Streets. For more information about getting around, click here.
You can rent a wheelchair free of charge inside the Independence Visitor Center. Simply fill out a form with a valid ID at the Independence National Park Service Desk for use throughout the day. If you are in need of a mechanical wheelchair or scooter, visit Liberty Wheels at 714 Market Street.
You can unload at the Independence Transportation Center at the National Constitution Center located on 6th & Race Streets but must park at the Callowhill Bus Center located between Front and Second on Callowhill. Click here for more information.
