Discovering the Haunting History of Eastern State Penitentiary

Getting There

• Bus

  From Trenton, head to the Trenton Train Station located at 72 S Clinton Ave. Take the NJ Transit River Line towards Camden. Get off at the last stop, which is the 15th Street station in Camden. From there, transfer to the PATCO Speedline towards 15th Street. Ride until you reach the 15th Street station in Philadelphia. Once you exit, walk to the left and head towards the 8th Street stop for the MFL subway. Take the MFL subway towards 69th Street Terminal and get off at the Girard station. From Girard station, it's about a 15-minute walk to Eastern State Penitentiary at 2027 Fairmount Ave. Follow Fairmount Avenue straight until you reach the attraction.

• Train and Walk

  Start at the Trenton Train Station located at 72 S Clinton Ave. Take the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line towards Philadelphia. Get off at the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. After exiting the station, head to the Market Street exit and walk towards the 69th Street Terminal. From there, catch the MFL subway towards 69th Street Terminal and get off at the Girard station. From Girard station, walk approximately 15 minutes to Eastern State Penitentiary located at 2027 Fairmount Ave. Follow Fairmount Avenue straight until you reach the attraction.

• Ride Share

  Using a ride-sharing app like Uber or Lyft, request a ride from your current location in Trenton to Eastern State Penitentiary located at 2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia. The ride will take approximately 40-50 minutes, depending on traffic. Be sure to verify the address with the driver to ensure you're headed to the correct location.

• Bicycle

  If you are comfortable riding a bicycle, you can rent one from a local bike shop in Trenton. Head east on Route 29 along the Delaware River, then cross the bridge into Pennsylvania. Follow the bike paths along the river and make your way towards Philadelphia. Once you arrive, navigate to Fairmount Avenue and head west until you reach Eastern State Penitentiary at 2027 Fairmount Ave. Note: This route may take some time and requires caution as it involves navigating through city streets.