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PGA Championship 2026: How to Use Our System to Travel to the Games

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Leave the long drives to the players

The 2026 men’s PGA Championship will be taking place here in Southeastern Pennsylvania at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square. Practice rounds take place from May 11 to 13, followed by the Championship matches from May 14 to 17. Attendees can expect to see their favorite golfers, including previous champions Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele and Brooks Koepka. More information about the Championship is available on the PGA website.

If you will be riding SEPTA for the first time or would just like a refresher on how the system works, check out this guide that provides an extensive explanation of our modes of transport and how to use them, as well as our convenient ways to pay (including contactless – we’re the first commuter rail system in the country to accept it)!

Payment Information

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Credit, debit or mobile payments are accepted on all SEPTA networks (Bus, Metro and Regional Rail) at any turnstile or farebox with a simple tap on the validator. Learn More & FAQ.

Instructions for Contactless Tap to Pay on Regional Rail Only
Tap-Ride-Tap. Always tap off at your destination to avoid paying the maximum fare. Learn More & FAQ.
One, tap on before boarding. Two, validate on board with the conductor. Three, tap off when you exit.

SEPTA accepts several other payment options including convenient daily or weekly passes, as well as SEPTA Key cards. Learn more about all the ways to pay to ride SEPTA and types of passes.

Directions for Travel

PGA will provide shuttle buses directly to Aronimik Golf Club. The buses will pick up passengers from SEPTA’s Paoli Station on Regional Rail. The schedule for buses varies by day. Those who wish to use the shuttle bus must present a PGA Championship ticket in order to board.

  • Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – Buses run from 6:30 am to 8 pm.
  • Thursday and Friday – Buses run from 5:45 am to 8:30 pm.
  • Saturday and Sunday – Buses run from 6:45 am to 8:30 pm.

The basic steps for getting to Paoli Station from popular departure points are below. For more detailed instructions or to customize your route, use SEPTA’s Trip Planner.

  1. Board SEPTA Regional Rail (stops at all airport terminals) heading toward Center City.
  2. Exit at Suburban Station.
  3. Transfer to the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line heading toward Thorndale.
  4. Exit at Paoli Station.
  1. Walk to Suburban Station or Jefferson Station.
  2. Board the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line heading toward Thorndale.
  3. Exit at Paoli Station.
  1. Exit the PATCO train at 8th & Market Street Station.
  2. Follow the signs in the concourse, which will lead you to SEPTA’s Jefferson Station.
  3. Board the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line heading toward Thorndale.
  4. Exit at Paoli Station.

Alternatives to Regional Rail are also available for travel to Paoli Station.

After arriving in Paoli Station, head to the rear of the building (look for the Central Avenue entrance/exit), where the shuttle buses will be waiting.

Please note that parking at Paoli Station for access to the shuttle is strictly prohibited.

Additional Service on the Paoli/Thorndale Line

SEPTA is providing extra service on the Paoli/Thorndale Line to ensure frequent and reliable travel to/from Paoli Station for the PGA Championship. A PDF schedule with specific train times is available to download.

  • Weekdays – Five extra trains. Trains run every 30 minutes.
  • Weekends – Nine extra trains. Trains run every 60 minutes.

Customer Service

For additional help and information, Customer Service is open Monday – Friday 7 am – 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8 am – 5 pm. Call 215-580-7800 for English, En espanol disponible and many other languages.