How far is philadelphia airport from downtown philadelphia

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The gateway to Philadelphia and the countryside
Getting There
PHLAirportArt Exhibitions Program
The Perfect Hotel Package for an Easy Philly Escape
Stay in Touch
Philadelphia International Airport
Rail Schedues
Bus Service and Schedules
Fares and Related Information
How much is taxi from Philadelphia airport to downtown?
How far is the airport in Philadelphia from the city?
How far is airport from downtown Philly?
How do I get to Philadelphia from the airport?

The gateway to Philadelphia and the countryside

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Overview

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the only major airport serving the 7th-largest metropolitan area in the United States.

More than 30 million travelers pass through the airport each year.

Located just seven miles from downtown Philadelphia, the Airport is easily accessible from Interstates 76, 95, 476 as well as via high-speed train service to Center City.

Getting There

The Airport grounds include nearly 19,000 parking spots for both long- and short-term stretches.

But navigating travel to and from PHL via trains and car services is simple, thanks to frequent public transportation service and access to cab and car services:

SEPTA’s Airport Regional Rail Line serves the airport from University City, 30th Street, Suburban and Jefferson Stations
Amtrak connects to SEPTA’s Airport Regional Rail at William H. Gray III 30th Street Station
Three SEPTA bus routes serve several areas in the region: Route 37 to/from South Philadelphia and Chester, Pa.; Route 108 to/from 69th Street Transportation Center; and Route 115 to/from Suburban Square in Ardmore.

Taxis charge a flat rate of $28.50 for travel between Center City and the airport, or you can pay the meter to go anywhere else in the metro area ($2.70 upon entry plus $2.30 per mile). Travelers can also hail a Lyft or Uber to their destination. Seven rental car agencies operate at PHL for travelers who want to venture out on their own.

Centrally located between five other regional and international airports, Philadelphia is a breeze to get to for visitors flying through other cities. A short train, bus or car ride from any of these airports will have you exploring Philly in two hours or less:

Atlantic City Airport (ACY)
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Lancaster Airport (LNS)
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)

PHLAirportArt Exhibitions Program

Have a long layover? Be sure to check out the Philadelphia International Airport Exhibitions Program, which promotes the visual arts through exhibits and installations that celebrate Philadelphia’s distinct culture.

More than 425 rotating exhibits have been on display since the program began in 1998, in media ranging from photography and painting to ceramics and woodworking.

Exhibits are located throughout the terminals and are often created in partnership with Philadelphia’s premier museums and institutions.

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Stay in Touch

SEPTA works with neighboring transportation services to ensure connections wherever possible. The services below either connect with or are adjacent to SEPTA stations. They extend the reach of our transportation network.

Amtrak
Serving points nationwide from 30th Street Station, North Philadelphia Station, Ardmore, Paoli, Trenton, and Wilmington.

DART First State
Serving points throughout the State of Delaware from Claymont, Wilmington, Churchman’s Crossing and Newark.

Greyhound
Greyound bus routes run between Philadelphia and many major cities along the East Coast and beyond. Its station on Filbert Street is adjacent to Jefferson Station, with additional stops in the SEPTA service region.

NJ Transit
Serving points all around the State of New Jersey from Jefferson Station, 30th Street Station, and Trenton Transit Center.

PART
Providing bus service in the Pottstown area from the Charles W. Dickinson Transportation Center.

PATCO
Providing high-speed rail service to multiple points in Camden County from Camden to Lindenwold. With multiple stops in Center City, including Jefferson Station.

RushBus
Operated by Bucks County Transport to provide connections from Bristol Station and Warminster Station.

Philadelphia International Airport

The best option for travel between Center City and Philadelphia International Airport is Regional Rail’s Airport Line Service, which stops at all major airport terminals as well as University City, Center City, and near Temple University.

All stations served by the Airport Line are accessible.

Rail Schedues

Trains run every 30 minutes on weekdays and hourly on weekends. Service is from early morning to late at night, but trains do not run between midnight and 4 am.

See the Regional Rail schedules for details.

Trans from the airport reach Center City Philadelphia in approximately 25 minutes.

Bus Service and Schedules

Three bus lines also stop at the airport: Route 37, Route 108 and Route 115. See the bus schedules for details.

See the related information about service, fares, and payment methods on the airport’s website.

How much is taxi from Philadelphia airport to downtown?

Flat Rate Zone Trip Rates Flat Rate from the Airport to the Center City Zone: $28.50 per one way trip for one (1) passenger. A $1.00 per passenger surcharge for each additional passenger after the first will be added to the meter after the flat rate fee is engaged on the meter by the driver after leaving the Airport.

How far is the airport in Philadelphia from the city?

How far is it from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Center City? The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Center City is 7 miles. The road distance is 9.4 miles.

How far is airport from downtown Philly?

Located just seven miles from Center City, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is served by all major domestic carriers and is a major international hub for American Airlines. Airlines serving Philadelphia International Airport include: Aer Lingus.

How do I get to Philadelphia from the airport?

The best option for travel between Center City and Philadelphia International Airport is Regional Rail's Airport Line Service, which stops at all major airport terminals as well as University City, Center City, and near Temple University. All stations served by the Airport Line are accessible.