Philcon's hotel, The Crowne Plaza, is in Cherry Hill, NJ, just 15 minutes by car from Center City, Philadelphia. It is very easy to reach by car, bus or train.
Philcon has free parking!
Nj Transit Train to Atlantic City
The NJ Transit Atlantic City Line departs from 30th Street Station in Philadelphia every hour and twenty minutes. The trip takes approximately 25 minutes. Exit the train at the first stop (Cherry Hill). The station is about one-half mile east of the hotel, which is visible from the train station. Taxis are often available in a queue near the station. If not, the number to call to get a taxi is posted at the station.
If you choose to walk, Google Maps (Google Maps walking directions and map) estimates the distance as 0.8 miles. Please be careful as part of the walk is beside a major highway.
A PDF schedule for the NJ Atlantic City Train can be found at: http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/rail/upcoming/r0090.pdf
NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line from New York City and Northern New Jersey
Take the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor train to the Trenton Transportation Center. Exit the station and turn left. Go to the corner, cross the street and board the River Line light rail next to the parking lot. Take the River Line to the Walter Rand Transportation Center in Camden. Transfer to the 406 NJ Transit bus, which stops in front of the Crowne Plaze Hotel in Cherry Hill.
Alternatively, for an all-train route, remain on the Northeast Corridor Train until 30th street station, then take the NJ Transit Train to Atlantic City and follow the directions above.
A PDF schedule for the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line is available at: http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/rail/upcoming/r0070.pdf
Amtrak
Amtrak arrives in Philadelphia at 30th Street Station. From this point there are several ways to get to Philcon:
Patco
Patco trains depart from the underground concourse in Center City. Get off at the Collingswood station. Taxis are usually available at this station. If no taxis are present, you can call the Crown Plaza Conciege at 1-856-665-6666 (ask for the Concierge Desk).The Concierge will call a taxi for you.
If you choose to walk, Google Maps (Google Maps walking directions and map) estimates the distance as 1.5 miles. Please be careful as part of the walk is beside a major highway.
Information about Patco schedules and fares is available at: http://www.ridepatco.org
The NJ Transit 409 bus goes from Philadelphia directly to the hotel. Catch the bus at any of the stops along East Market Street. The travel time is about 55 minutes. A pdf schedule for the 406 bus is available at: http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/bus/T0406.pdf
If you are coming to Philadelphia by bus, the Greyhound Station is at 10th & Filbert Streets.
When you arrive, proceed via the NJT 409 bus as described above.
Rapid Rover shuttle
Metro Rapid Rover: 856-428-1500, www.rapidrover.com
Rapid Rover users must reserve in advance, preferably at least 48 hours, at 1-800-322-8062, and must note that the destination is a hotel. Once you have arrived at baggage claim, use the telephones (dial 21) (or counter, if staffed) to call Rapid Rover for a shared-ride van.
Fare (to a hotel) is $24.00/person; children under 12 are $12/child. Please mention any children who are under 8 or weigh less than 80 pounds so car and booster seats can be provided. Approximate travel time 30 minutes.
Septa Regional Rail Line R1 (Airport Line)
The R1 line goes from the Airport to Center City Philadelphia. You can get off at 30th Street Station and follow the directions from there in "By Train" above, or go on to the Market East Station where you can either transfer to the Patco line (see "Patco" in the "By Train" section) or go to the street and catch the 406 Bus (see "By Bus).
A schedule for the R1 Line is available at: http://www.septa.org/schedules/rail/pdf/air.pdf