# Philadelphia office transit and commute

> SEPTA regional rail (13 lines), broad-street and Market-Frankford subway, multiple bus and trolley routes.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- SEPTA regional rail (13 lines), broad-street and Market-Frankford subway, multiple bus and trolley routes.
- Trophy submarket is Center City West — anchor for the highest-density Class A.
- Center City East offers a strong commute alternative at lower rent.
- Commute mapping should be done on real headcount postcode data, not abstract isochrones.

## Key facts
- **city**: Philadelphia
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $38/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $38/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 21.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 14
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.9%
- **trophySubmarket**: Center City West

## FAQ
### Which Philadelphia submarket has the best commute economics?
Center City West typically combines the deepest transit access with the highest rent premium. Center City East is the practical alternative — strong access at materially lower rent.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/philadelphia/transit-and-commute), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.