Transportation
Information on local transit options and resources for getting to South Street!
Subway
The closest subway stations are 2nd Street Station (5-minute walk) and 8th Street Station (11-minute walk), served by lines such as L1, PATCO, B1, and B3. The Broad Street Line stops at Lombard-South near South Street as well.
The subway service runs frequently, starting early in the morning (as early as 3:24 AM for PATCO) and continuing until after midnight.
Regional Train
The nearest regional rail station is University City Station, about a 6-minute walk from South Street. Several SEPTA regional rail lines stop here, including AIR, CYN, MED, WIL, and LAN. From 30th Street Station, a major transit hub about a 12-minute walk away, you can take a quick subway or bus ride to South Street.
Bus
Several bus routes run along or near South Street, including routes 2, 4, 7, 12, 17, 27, 32, 40, 45, 47, and 57. Key bus stops close to South Street include:
- South St & 27th St (about a 2-minute walk)
- Lombard St & 5th St (2-minute walk)
- 4th St & South St (3-minute walk)
- Pine St & 5th St (4-minute walk)
- 7th St & South St (4-minute walk)127
The first buses start service as early as around 3:11 AM (route 47), with some routes running until after midnight.
Bikes
Indego offers several stations conveniently located near South Street making it easy to access this vibrant area by bike. Some nearby stations include:
23rd & South Street: Located at 671 South 23rd Street, this station is ideal for exploring the western end of South Street.
21st & Catharine: Situated at 807 South 21st Street, this station provides access to the Graduate Hospital neighborhood.
19th & Lombard: Found at 1910 Lombard Street, this station is close to Rittenhouse Square.
17th & Pine: Located at 391 South 17th Street, this station is near the heart of Center City.
2nd & South: At 523 South 2nd Street, this station is perfect for accessing the eastern end of South Street and the nearby Queen Village neighborhood.
To use Indego bikes, you can purchase a pass through their website or mobile app. Once you have a pass, locate a nearby station using the app or the Indego Station Map, unlock a bike, and start your ride. After reaching your destination on South Street, return the bike to any Indego docking station.
For more information on passes, pricing, and station locations, visit the Indego website.
Parking Lots
Several parking garages and lots are conveniently located near the South Street District, making it easy to access the area if you’re arriving by car. Some nearby options include:
Abbotts Square Garage: Located at 530 S. 2nd Street, this underground garage offers convenient parking just a short walk from the eastern end of South Street and the Headhouse District.
3rd & Bainbridge Lot: Situated a few blocks south of South Street, this surface lot provides another nearby option within walking distance of the district.
Abbots and Stella Parking Area: Located near the South Street corridor, this small lot offers additional parking close to many of the shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues along South Street.
Many garages and surface lots in the area offer hourly parking, and metered street parking may also be available on surrounding blocks depending on the time of day.