Directions

We are located at 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia PA 19107.

For detailed directions online there are several websites that can direct you from your address to Asian Arts Initiative:
Public Transportation: www.septa.org (click on Plan My Trip)
Driving Directions: www.mapquest.com

Pubic Transportation

Broad Street Subway
Take the Broad St. subway to the Race/Vine station. Walk south of Vine until you get to 12th and Vine. Then cross the street to the other side and continue south to 1219 Vine st.

Bus
Take the C bus line to Broad and Arch Streets. Walk north on Broad Street (away from City Hall) to Vine St.  Make a right onto Vine. Cross the street on 13th and Vine.

Buses going directly to the Convention Center (just a few blocks from the Initiative): 12, 17, 23, 33, 38, 44, 48, 121

Buses within walking distance of the Convention Center (just a few blocks from the Initiative): 9, 21, 27, 32, 42, 47, 63, 124, 125

Regional Rail Lines (R1, R2, R3, R5, R6, R7, R8)
Take any Regional Rail line to the Market East Station. Follow signs for exits to Filbert Street. Walk west on Filbert to 13th Street. Make a right onto 13th, and follow it until you reach Vine St.

Market-Frankfort El
Take the El to 13th Street. Exit and walk north on 13th Street cross Vine st.  and make a right towards 12th and Vine street.

Trolleys
Go to the Juniper and 13th Street Stops (last headed toward Philadelphia). Exit and walk north on 13th Street. Cross Vine street.  and make a right towards 12th and Vine street.

Driving Directions

From Interstate 95 North:
Take I-95 North to Exit 22 Central Philadelphia / I- 676. Stay in the left lane of this exit. Follow signs for I-676 West to the 1st exit (Broad Street). This exit brings you up to 15th Street. Get into left lane and follow the sign for 611/Broad Street and make a left turn on to Vine Street. Follow signs for Vine Street/PA Convention Center. Turn LEFT on N BROAD ST(PA-611).Turn RIGHT on WOOD ST. Turn RIGHT on N 12TH ST. Turn RIGHT on VINE ST.Arrive at 1219 VINE ST.

From Interstate 95 South:
 Take I-95 South to Exit 22 Central Philadelphia/I- 676. Take exit #22/CENTRAL PHILA/INDEPENDENCE HALL/CALLOWHILL STREET toward INDEPENDENCE HALL (US-30 E)/CALLOWHILL ST. Turn RIGHT on CALLOWHILL ST. Bear LEFT on N 9TH ST. Continue on VINE ST. Arrive at 1219 VINE ST, PHILADELPHIA, on the right.

From Rte 76 (Schuylkill):
Take Rte 76 to Exit 344/I-676 East. Take I- 676 East and exit at Broad Street/Rte. 611 (2nd exit). You will be on Vine Street. Follow signs for Vine Street/PA Convention Center to 11th Street (4 traffic lights). Turn LEFT on N BROAD ST(PA-611).Turn RIGHT on WOOD ST. Turn RIGHT on N 12TH ST. Turn RIGHT on VINE ST.Arrive at 1219 VINE ST.

From the New Jersey Turnpike:
Take NJ Turnpike to exit 4 (Philadelphia / Camden Exit). Take Rte. 73 North and follow it to Rte. 38 West. Take 38 West to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, crossing into Philadelphia. Bear LEFT on I-676 N (Portions toll). Continue on I-676 W. Bear RIGHT on I-676 W. Take LEFT ramp toward I-676 W/US-30 W. Turn RIGHT on N 7TH ST. Turn LEFT on CALLOWHILL ST. Bear LEFT on N 9TH ST. Continue on VINE ST. Arrive at 1219 VINE ST, PHILADELPHIA, on the right.

From the Pennsylvania Turnpike:
 Follow Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 20/I-476. Take I-476 South to Exit 57/I-76 Philadelphia. Stay on I-76 East for approximately 12 miles to Exit 344/I-676 East. Take I- 676 East and exit at Broad Street/Rte. 611 (2nd exit). Turn LEFT on VINE ST.
Turn LEFT on N BROAD ST(PA-611). Turn RIGHT on WOOD ST. Turn RIGHT on N 12TH ST. Turn RIGHT on VINE ST. Arrive at 1219 VINE ST, PHILADELPHIA, on the right

From US Route 611:
Take US 611 South into Philadelphia (611 South becomes Broad Street). Drive South on Broad Street for approximately 8 miles. In Center City, turn right onto Vine Street. Follow Vine Street/local traffic to 11th Street (2 traffic lights). Turn Left onto 11th st. Turn left on Vine st. Arrive at 1219 Vine st.

From PA Route 309:
Take PA 309 South to Pennsylvania Turnpike. Follow Turnpike West to Exit 20/I-476. Take I/476 South to Exit 57/I-76 Philadelphia. Stay on I-76 East for approximately 12 miles. Exit at 344/I- 676 East. Take I-676 East and exit at Broad Street/Rte. 611 (2nd exit). Turn LEFT on N BROAD ST(PA-611). Turn RIGHT on WOOD ST. Turn RIGHT on N 12TH ST. Turn RIGHT on VINE ST. Arrive at 1219 VINE ST, PHILADELPHIA, on the right

From Northeast Philadelphia:
Route 1 South (Roosevelt Blvd.) to I-76 East (follow signs for Central Philadelphia). Exit 38/I-676 East (exit on left). Exit I-676 East at Broad Street/Route 611 (2nd exit). You will be on Vine Street. Follow signs for Vine Street/PA Convention Center to 12th Street (4 traffic lights).

Or

WOODHAVEN RD E - go
Take ramp onto I-95 S toward CENTRAL PHILA
Take exit #22/CENTRAL PHILA/INDEPENDENCE HALL/CALLOWHILL STREET toward INDEPENDENCE HALL (US-30 E)/CALLOWHILL ST
Turn RIGHT on CALLOWHILL ST
Bear LEFT on N 9TH ST
Continue on VINE ST
Arrive at 1219 VINE ST, PHILADELPHIA, on the right.

Arriving via Philadelphia International Airport:
Take I-95 North to Exit 22 Central Philadelphia / I- 676. Stay in the left lane of this exit. Follow signs for I-676 West to the 1st exit (Broad Street). This exit brings you up to 15th Street. Get into left lane and follow the sign for 611/Broad Street and Turn LEFT on N BROAD ST(PA-611). Turn RIGHT on WOOD ST. Turn RIGHT on N 12TH ST. Turn RIGHT on VINE ST. Arrive at 1219 VINE ST, PHILADELPHIA, on the right