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Where to Buy SEPTA Tokens

Finding, dishing and keeping SEPTA Tokens are a pain in the butt. Although SEPTA should be transitioning to the Key Fare system in 2015, we still love those little metal tokens as of now.

So where can you buy SEPTA tokens in the meantime? Let’s address this for Where Can I Wednesday.

Where to Buy SEPTA TOkens in Philadelphia

SEPTA tokens are available for purchase in many of its subway stations, including:

  • 15th Street Concourse
  • Frankford Transportation Center
  • 56th Street (56th & Market Sts.)
  • Fern Rock
  • City Hall
  • Oregon
  • Lombard-South

Where can you get SEPTA tokens not in a station?

  • Drexel University, Creese Center (32nd & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia)
  • University Of Pennsylvania – Bookstore (36th & Walnut Sts., Philadelphia)
  • University Of Penn – Houston Hall (3417 Spruce St., Philadelphia)
  • University of Penn – Moravian Cafe Food Court (34th & Walnut Sts., Philadelphia)
  • Norristown Transportation Center (Dekalb Pike & Main St., Norristown)
  • King of Prussia Mall, SEPTA Transportation Center (King of Prussia)

SEPTA has a complete listing of where to get tokens on its website.

 

Photo: Lindsey B, Flickr.

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia.

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