Getting to Kensington & Allegheny, Philadelphia: Transit, Driving, and Bike Options

Navigating to the K&A Intersection

Kensington & Allegheny (K&A) is a major intersection and SEPTA station in North Philadelphia. Here's how to reach it:

🚌 SEPTA Bus (Most Direct)

• Route 3 (Kensington Ave) — North/South on Kensington Ave.
• Route 39 (Richmond St) — Parallel east.
• Route 5 (Rising Sun) — Diagonal NE.
• Route 60 (Allegheny Ave) — East/West on Allegheny.

🚇 SEPTA Market-Frankford Line (El)

• Station: Allegheny (on Frankford Elevated).
• Walk 2 blocks west on Allegheny Ave to Kensington Ave.
• Or transfer to Route 3 or 60 at station.

🚗 Driving

• From I-95 North: Exit 23 (Allegheny Ave) → West 0.5 mi.
• From I-95 South: Exit 23 (Allegheny Ave) → West 0.5 mi.
• From US-1 (Roosevelt Blvd): Take B St exit → Left on Kensington Ave → North 1.2 mi.
• Parking: Street parking (check signs); small lots nearby; not a park-and-ride.

🚲 Bike / Walk

• Indego bike-share stations at Allegheny Station and nearby.
• Bike lanes on Kensington Ave (partial) and Allegheny Ave.
• Walkable from East Kensington, Harrowgate, Fairhill.

🚗 Rideshare

Uber/Lyft: Enter "Kensington Ave & Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia" or "Allegheny Station (MFL)."

⚠️ Safety Note

K&A is a high-activity area with open-air drug markets and homelessness. Daytime is safer; stay alert, avoid isolated blocks, don't display valuables. Many visitors come for the El station, social services, or harm reduction programs.