# University City / Schuylkill Yards, Philadelphia transit and commute

> 30th Street Station (Amtrak, SEPTA Regional), trolley.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Transit: 30th Street Station (Amtrak, SEPTA Regional), trolley.
- Commute character: Multi-modal transit captures the metro's principal professional catchment.

## Key facts
- **city**: Philadelphia
- **submarket**: University City / Schuylkill Yards
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: $50/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $38/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 21.6%

## FAQ
### Is University City / Schuylkill Yards well-connected by transit?
30th Street Station (Amtrak, SEPTA Regional), trolley.

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