Getting to Penn Dental Medicine

How to Get Here

The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine is located at 240 South 40th Street (40th & Locust St.) and is easily accessible by cabs, public transit, cars, and trains.

By Public Transit

Penn Dental Medicine is close to SEPTA bus, trolley, and subway lines. Exact change ($2.25) or a token is required. Fares are subject to change.

SEPTA Bus Routes: Routes 21, 30, 40, and 42 all have stops within three blocks of Penn Dental Medicine at 40th and Locust Streets.

Subway: Take the Market-Frankford line to 40th and Market Streets. Walk south on 40th Street for four blocks to the School at 40th and Spruce Streets; or transfer from the Market-Frankford line at 13th, 15th, or 30th Streets to the Subway Surface line.

Subway Surface (trolley) Lines: Take trolley routes 11, 13, 34, or 36 to 40th Street and Baltimore Avenue. Walk north on 40th Street for three blocks to Penn Dental Medicine at 40th and Locust Streets.

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By Car

Please use this Google Maps link for directions to Penn Dental Medicine. In the top left corner of the page, enter the address of your starting location in the “A” field. (240 South 40th Street, 19104 is in the“B” field as your destination.) Then, click on the “Get Directions” button to view your customized route.

There is discounted parking available ($11 for the first 5 hours and $2 per hour after 5 hours) at the Acme parking garage, located at 40th and Walnut Streets. Patients will be asked at check-out if they parked in this lot and will receive a discount voucher.

By Train

30th Street Station: The station is a fifteen-minute walk from the heart of campus. SEPTA bus, trolley, and subway lines can be accessed from the station, and cabs are also available to take travelers the short ride to the Penn campus.