How to get to Valley Forge?
Dec 14th, 2008, 04:36 AM
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honestly, folks. You'd think driving in Philly is like driving in Rome. It really isn't that bad.
Honestly, if it was me, I'd rent a car. Rather than driving through the city and on 76... which admittedly can get hairy, I would go a different way.
What time do you arrive ? That makes a huge difference.
From the airport, get on 95 South. You will go about 5-8 miles. Then get on 476 North (aka the Blue Route). You will take that about 15 miles or so and get on 76 West (the infamous Schuylkill) for about 5-8 miles until King of Prussia. The exits are pretty clearly marked now. Where exactly are you going ? I can give you better directions. (I'm ballparking mileage based on memory).
Yes, you will still end up on 76, but the real problems with 76 are through the city, where exits come in and go out quickly with small ramps, and where there is virtually no shoulder and tall walls and you get that 'canyon' feeling. You could still hit traffic going 95 to 476, but it will be of normal rush hour slowdowns vs. the chaos of 76. I live near KoP and rarely use 76 to get into Philly, we use 476 and 95 (we call it the 'back way') - it is much faster usually due to no traffic.
As for the return: you have 2 options: return the rental car to 30th Street Station (I'm not totally sure if this is an option honestly). I would just return it to the airport and then take the train (it stops at the airport) to 30th Street. What is your preference ?
Honestly, if it was me, I'd rent a car. Rather than driving through the city and on 76... which admittedly can get hairy, I would go a different way.
What time do you arrive ? That makes a huge difference.
From the airport, get on 95 South. You will go about 5-8 miles. Then get on 476 North (aka the Blue Route). You will take that about 15 miles or so and get on 76 West (the infamous Schuylkill) for about 5-8 miles until King of Prussia. The exits are pretty clearly marked now. Where exactly are you going ? I can give you better directions. (I'm ballparking mileage based on memory).
Yes, you will still end up on 76, but the real problems with 76 are through the city, where exits come in and go out quickly with small ramps, and where there is virtually no shoulder and tall walls and you get that 'canyon' feeling. You could still hit traffic going 95 to 476, but it will be of normal rush hour slowdowns vs. the chaos of 76. I live near KoP and rarely use 76 to get into Philly, we use 476 and 95 (we call it the 'back way') - it is much faster usually due to no traffic.
As for the return: you have 2 options: return the rental car to 30th Street Station (I'm not totally sure if this is an option honestly). I would just return it to the airport and then take the train (it stops at the airport) to 30th Street. What is your preference ?
Dec 14th, 2008, 07:06 AM
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hi TTP
I have lived in both DFW & Philly, and driving is quite different...
If you are staying in Valley Forge for more than a day, then getting a car would be a better option, so that you can get around a bit while you're there. BTW, there are multiple car rental companies at 30th street station, so definitely rent from airport but return the car to 30th station.
Driving to 30th st station on Sat morning should not be an issue.
If you're only there for one day, one overnight, then just get a car service and forget about a car.
I have lived in both DFW & Philly, and driving is quite different...
If you are staying in Valley Forge for more than a day, then getting a car would be a better option, so that you can get around a bit while you're there. BTW, there are multiple car rental companies at 30th street station, so definitely rent from airport but return the car to 30th station.
Driving to 30th st station on Sat morning should not be an issue.
If you're only there for one day, one overnight, then just get a car service and forget about a car.
Dec 14th, 2008, 07:47 AM
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I agree with surfmom. Driving in Philly isn't that bad. And streets are laid out as a grid.
I also agree that the main thing is to be watch out for the exits on the interstates, they can be on either side; and the short (or sometimes non-existent) ramps on and off the older freeways.
I also agree that the main thing is to be watch out for the exits on the interstates, they can be on either side; and the short (or sometimes non-existent) ramps on and off the older freeways.
Dec 14th, 2008, 07:59 AM
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Since TTP would be using Tropiano to get from the airport to his hotel, there wouldn't be an issue with them "picking him up"...they are always at the airport. I have never had an issue with them when I've been picked up at a hotel in King of Purria though.
To get to NY you could always get a ride to one of the nearby SEPTA Regional Rail stations and take that to 30th St. Station to get Amtrak to NY.
To get to NY you could always get a ride to one of the nearby SEPTA Regional Rail stations and take that to 30th St. Station to get Amtrak to NY.
