By Train (SEPTA Regional Rail)

Take the Chestnut Hill East Line or Chestnut Hill West Line, both of which end right in the heart of Chestnut Hill.

  • Chestnut Hill East Station: Drops you near the 100 block of East Chestnut Hill Ave at Bethlehem Pike, walk 1 block west to Germantown Ave.
  • Chestnut Hill West Station: Located at 9 W. Evergreen Ave , just steps from the 8500 block of Germantown Ave.

Both lines run regularly from Center City Philadelphia (Jefferson, Suburban, and 30th Street Stations). Check SEPTA schedules for times, call 215-580-7800, or visit the site: https://www.septa.org/

Train Line Station Name Address Nearest Germantown Ave Block Notes
Chestnut Hill West Highland Station 8412 Seminole St at Highland Ave,         8500 block 4 blocks west of Germantown Ave
Chestnut Hill West Chestnut Hill West 9 W Evergreen Ave, Philadelphia, PA 8600 block Terminal station; closest to festival area
Chestnut Hill East Gravers Station 300 E Gravers Ln, Philadelphia, PA        8400 block 0.3 miles east of Germantown Ave
Chestnut Hill East Chestnut Hill East 100 E Chestnut Hill Ave, Philadelphia, PA 8600 block short walk west to Germantown Ave

Several SEPTA bus routes serve Chestnut Hill:

  • Bus Route 23: Runs along Germantown Avenue from South Philadelphia straight through Center City up to Chestnut Hill.
  • Bus Route L: Connects Roxborough and Olney to Chestnut Hill.
  • Bus Route 77: Travels between Mayfair and Chestnut Hill via Roosevelt Boulevard and the Fox Chase area.

During the festivals, Septa buses reroute at Willow Grove Avenue because 8000-8600 blocks or Germantown Avenue are closed.

By Car + Where to Park

Driving Directions:

  • From Center City Philadelphia: Take Lincoln Drive northwest and follow signs for Germantown Ave/Chestnut Hill.
  • From I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway): Exit at Lincoln Drive, head northwest, then turn left on Germantown Ave.
  • From PA Turnpike or Rt. 309: Take the Fort Washington exit and follow Bethlehem Pike south to Chestnut Hill.

Available Parking Lots: We recommend parking in one of our designated lots, only $10

Lot Location Notes
Turquoise Lot 25 W. Highland Ave Closest to the top of the Avenue (near 8500 block)
Purple Lot Hilltop Road off Rex Ave Easy access to the top of the festival
Yellow Lot 150 E. Evergreen Ave Near 8600 Block
Green Lot E. Highland Ave. Close to 8400 Block of Germantown Ave