Getting Here
Arden Theatre Company is conveniently located at 40 N. 2nd Street, between Market and Arch Streets in Old City Philadelphia. We are next to historic Christ Church and half a block north of the Market-Frankford Line’s 2nd Street stop.
Parking
Ample parking is available near the Arden at a variety of lots and garages, all within a half-mile walking distance of our theatre.
Driving Directions
From New Jersey
Cross the Benjamin Franklin Bridge (Exit 4 on the NJ Turnpike). Make the first right at the bottom of the bridge, to 5th Street. You will need to make a very sharp turn; this will put you on a cobblestone street which runs parallel to the bridge (N Marginal Road). At the stop sign, turn right onto 4th Street. Turn left at the next traffic light onto Race Street. Travel two blocks and make a right onto 2nd Street. The Arden is 1½ blocks down on the right.
From New York City
Take any of the Hudson River crossings to the NJ Turnpike. Take the Turnpike south and use exit 4. Follow signs for the Ben Franklin Bridge. Continue with the directions from NJ above.
From the South
Take Interstate 95 North (I-95 N) and use left two lanes for Exit 22 (I-676 E / Central Philadelphia / Independence Hall / Callowhill Street). Stay in the right lane to exit highway onto Callowhill Street. At the second traffic light, turn left onto 4th Street. At the next traffic light, turn left onto Race Street. After two blocks, turn right onto 2nd Street. The Arden will be 1 ½ blocks down on your right.
SEPTA
Use Market-Frankford Line (MFL) to reach 2nd Street Station at 2nd & Market. Travel north 1 block from Market Street. The Arden will be on your left.
PATCO Speedline
Take PATCO Speedline to the 8th & Market Street station. From there, you can transfer to SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line (MFL) and travel eastbound to 2nd Street Station, or you can walk 6 blocks to 2nd & Market Street. Head north 1 block on 2nd Street. The Arden will be on your left.
Amtrak
Amtrak routes to Philadelphia will arrive at William H. Gray III 30th Street Station. From there, transfer to the Market-Frankford Line (MFL) at 30th Street. Take the MFL eastbound to 2nd Street Station. Travel north 1 block on 2nd Street. The Arden will be on your left.
Rideshare
When calling for a rideshare service, such as Uber, Lyft, or a traditional taxi service (i.e. 215-GET-A-CAB), use 40 N 2nd Street as the destination address.