How to leave Philadelphia after the Eagles parade by train, subway, car

Trying to get home from the Eagles parade?

Don't get too stressed. Drink some water. Dig deep for patience. We're here to help.

We have a location-specific guide to getting around. As of early Thursday evening, here's our best advice for heading home.

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First, some top-level takeaways:

You don't have to pay for street parking Thursday because the PPA won't be enforcing kiosks, parking permits and time limits, but it will enforce safety violations (parking too close to the corner, fire hydrants, blocking crosswalks, and double parking).

Avoid SEPTA buses or take them knowing you might have to get creative. At least 27 routes are on detours, and it's unclear what detours those buses will make. So far, those buses are 2, 4, 7, 9, 12, 16, 17, 21, 27, 29, 31, 32, 33, 37, 38, 40, 42, 43, 44, 45, 48, 64, 68, 79, 124, 125 and G.

Uber and Lyft are going to be expensive (due to surge pricing) and slow-moving. Avoid them if you can.

Biking is a solid option if you can brave the cold. The following are closed to bikes:

Cell phone and wireless service will have been spotty. Stick close to your crew and try not to rely on Google Maps.

Roll with it. Expect to be waiting around a lot, in the cold, especially if you're taking public transit. But remember: The Eagles won!

If you have a pass (or a Freedom Card, which you can reload if it's empty), you can get on the PATCO at 10th and Locust and get off at Lindenwold, Woodcrest, Ferry Avenue, or Broadway. Normal service headed into New Jersey will resume at 8:10 p.m.

Get a detailed breakdown of PATCO info here.

If you want to leave Philly before 7 p.m. via NJTransit's 414/417/555, you'll have to take the bus from Sixth and Race. Otherwise, regular service will resume after that.

If you already have a pass, you can take the NJTransit Atlantic City Rail Line from 30th Street.

If you want to take the River LINE service, you can ride PATCO to Broadway station or walk across the Ben Franklin Bridge, whose south walkway will be open.

AccessLink will not be running.

Here's more detailed NJTransit info.

If you already have a pass for SEPTA Regional Rail, you can get on the Trenton line at 30th Street starting at 2 p.m. and it'll stop at Trenton, Croydon and Cornwells Heights, or you can get on the West Trenton Line at Jefferson Station and get off at West Trenton, Woodbourne, Langhorne, Philmont and Jenkintown-Wyncote. Service for both lines ends at 9:30 p.m.

You can also walk back on the Ben Franklin Bridge's south walkway, but earlier this afternoon, there were lines there, too, to go up the narrow stairway.

Take the Market-Frankford Line for free to 69th Street in order to get on Norristown High Speed Line, Route 101 or 102 trolleys.

If you were able to get a pass, you can take the Regional Rail from either Jefferson Station or 30th Street, depending on what you're riding (see our guide below but you should board the train where you got off in the morning). Service will stop at 9:30 p.m. At Jefferson, there are different lines for each different Regional Rail line so make sure to get in the right one. If you're confused, ask SEPTA staffers in yellow vests.

Here's a list of the Regional Rail stops in the Philly suburbs that are open.

If you're still unsure, consult SEPTA's detailed guide to be sure you can get where you're trying to go.

You can take the Regional Rail at 30th Street to Wilmington, Marcus Hook and Ridley Park, but you need a pre-paid pass. Service stops at 9:30 p.m.

You can also take SEPTA Trolleys 11 or 13 to Darby Transportation Center, then SEPTA bus 113 to Tri-State Mall, then catch  DART Route 13 or DART Route 61.

You can only get on and off the Market-Frankford Line at these stops out west: 30th Street, 40th Street, 46th Street, 52nd Street, 60th Street and 69th Street Transportation Center.

Or take trolleys 10, 11, 13, 34, or 36 at 13th, 19th, 22nd or 30th Street. Expect to wait in line.

Trolleys are not free Thursday.

The Market-Frankford Line is free, but you can get on and off at only these stops on that side of town: Frankford Transportation Center, Arrott Transportation Center, Erie-Torresdale, Allegheny, Huntingdon, Girard, Second Street, 13th Street, 30th Street.

Take the Broad Street Line for free, but you can get on and off only at these stops:

Fern Rock Transportation Center, Olney Transportation Center, Wyoming, Erie, North Philadelphia, Cecil B. Moore, Girard, Race-Vine, Walnut-Locust, Ellsworth-Federal, Snyder and AT&T.