Havent taken Septa (subway / train) in like 10+ years. Probably will tonight. Question about payment.

Submitted by phil2146 t3_yia51m in philadelphia

So I haven't taken Septa in forever since I moved a bit outside Philly but today I think I may take the subway to get into the city from Fern Rock.

Is it true that you can't pay in cash anymore and have to get the Septa Key Card thing? What's the actual deal? Am I able to just go to Fern Rock and pay cash or card or do I need this Septa Key? I keep getting mixed info.

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ButtSoupCarlton t1_iuhmdat wrote

you can pay in cash at the teller, $2.5 but they won’t give change. you can also pay in cash to get a septa key but it’s a minimum $10 if you need a new key card

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phil2146 OP t1_iuhn4t5 wrote

I can do this at any station? Like Fern Rock? Conshy? Etc?

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ButtSoupCarlton t1_iuhneu8 wrote

yup, should be able to - as long as there’s a teller which there usually is - otherwise, I’m not advising it but I’ve seen plenty of people jump or squeeze through the turnstile

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phil2146 OP t1_iuhnq3n wrote

Haha makes sense. I guess my main worry is now the regional rail. Phils play at 8 tonight, last regional out of center city is like 11:15... would be cutting it close.

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OniTYME t1_iuj5p5a wrote

If you're heading in from Fern Rock, take the BSL subway. It's much quicker and stops right outside the stadiums.

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ButtSoupCarlton t1_iuhoo44 wrote

I’m not too familiar with regional rail, but broad st to the el to fern rock should go til about midnight or a bit later

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Ok-Opportunity-873 t1_iui0tjt wrote

Nope, not all have the Key kiosks for a new card. Idk for sure which stations have them, but I know smaller regional rail stations only have the "tap in/out" kiosks. BSL should have them at every station though.

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TheAdamist t1_iuhprxh wrote

you can buy a paper quick-trip ticket from the septa key machines for $2.50 valid for one ride on the subway (not on buses or trolleys). its listed here: https://www.septakey.org/info/fare-products

broad street line stops around midnight, but the night owl buses keep going. They aren't very frequent though. $2.50 cash fare on the bus, no change given.

Not sure what line you were asking about for regional rail, check the posted schedules, they don't run very late.

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SgtKetchup t1_iui59pc wrote

The Key will save you $0.50 cents per trip (more on RR) so unless this is truly a one-time thing I would suggest just picking up a key. You can get them from the same sales kiosks that sell individual trips.

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