Fort Mifflin, Western Pennsylvania Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from Pittsburgh, take I-76 E (Pennsylvania Turnpike) toward Philadelphia. After about 300 miles, merge onto I-95 S toward Wilmington. Take exit 12 for PA-291 E toward Airport. Follow PA-291 E for approximately 2.5 miles, then take the exit for Hog Island Rd. Follow Hog Island Rd for about 1 mile until you reach Fort Mifflin, located at 6400 Hog Island Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19153. Note that parking is available on site, but may incur a small fee, so be prepared with some cash.

• Public Transportation

  If you're traveling by public transportation, take a Greyhound or Megabus from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. Once you arrive at the Philadelphia Bus Station, transfer to the SEPTA Regional Rail. Take the Airport Line toward the Philadelphia International Airport and get off at the Eastwick station. From Eastwick, you can catch a local taxi or rideshare service (like Uber or Lyft) to Fort Mifflin, which is approximately a 10-minute drive away. Expect to pay around $10-$15 for the taxi or rideshare.

• Train

  For those coming from a nearby city like Harrisburg, take an Amtrak train to Philadelphia's 30th Street Station. From the station, take the SEPTA Market-Frankford Line to 69th Street Terminal. Transfer to the 108 bus toward the Philadelphia Airport and get off at the Hog Island Road stop. Fort Mifflin is a short walk from there, about 0.5 miles. Make sure to check the Amtrak website for ticket prices and schedules.

• Taxi/Rideshare

  If you are already in the vicinity of Philadelphia, consider using a taxi or rideshare service to get to Fort Mifflin. Simply input '6400 Hog Island Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19153' into your app. The fare will vary depending on your pickup location but expect it to be around $15-$25 from central Philadelphia.