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PHL - Philadelphia International Airport |
Official Airport Website: www.phl.org/index.html Distance to Downtown: 7.2 miles (11.5 km) Annual Passenger Volume: 31.8 million (2006) |
TRANSIT FLY Review: One of the things that makes Philadelphia International Airport so easily accessible via public transportation to/from Central Philadelphia is the direct connection to the SEPTA "R1" Line Train. The "high-speed" SEPTA "R1" Rail Train stops all the PHL Airport Terminals and can get passengers from the airport to the Philadelphia 30th Street Station & Suburban Stations (in the heart of Philadelphia) for transfer to NJ Transit, Amtrak, and SEPTA subway trains in right around 30 minutes. The numerous connections to the Airport Express Rail Line make PHL one of our highest regarded American airport here at TransitFly.com. |
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Parking Option Short Term Garage Parking Economy Parking Off Airport Private Co. |
Rates: Hourly / Daily |
Connection to Terminals YES - Walkable YES - Walkable NO - Shuttle Bus NO - Shuttle Bus |
Official Philadelphia International Airport Parking Website: www.phl.org/directions.html PHL Airport Parking Options: |
$5 $5 N/A N/A |
$38 $17 $9 $6-10 |
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Destination Guide - Philadelphia City Center Hotels - Philadelphia City Center Residences - University City - City Avenue Hotels |
Fares $10 $10-12 $10 $15 |
Shuttle Buses serving Philadelphia Airport: Many available website: Official Philadelphia Airport Shuttle information page Frequency: GOOD Reservation Required: NO Credit Cards Accepted: Varies by provider Tip Required: NO (10-15% Appreciated) Where to Catch: Airport Shuttle Buses pick up passengers arriving at Philadelphia International Airport outside of the baggage claim area in Zone 7 of the Commercial Roadway. |
SEPTA 'R1' HIGH-SPEED AIRPORT REGIONAL RAIL LINE (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) website: Official SEPTA Train information site Direct Airport Service: YES Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri: 5:00 am - 12:00 am Saturday: 5:00 am - 12:00 am Sunday: 5:00 am - 12:00 am Frequency: GOOD* *Every 30 minutes during entire schedule. Exact Change Required: NO* *Only buy-on-board tickets. Credit Cards Accepted: NO Luggage OK?: YES Overall Ease of Use: EXCELLENT* *The R1 Septa Line connects to each of the PHL Airport Terminals. Where to Catch: The entrance to the SEPTA Train Station from Philadelphia International Airport is directly across from each Airport Terminal building. Passengers can enter each SEPTA Airport Rail Station by using the skybridge to cross from the Airport Terminals on the Departures (Upper) Level or by crossing the airport roadway at each Terminal on the Arrivals (Lower) Level. |
Destination Guide to/from Airport Terminal E&F Station (beginning on 'R1' Regional Rail Line) - PHL Terminals C&D - PHL Terminals B - PHL Terminals A - Eastwick Station - University City - 30th Street Station (xfer to Amtrak) - Suburban Station (xfer SEPTA trains) - Market East Station / The Gallery - Temple University Station |
Fares No charge No charge No charge $7.00* $7.00* $7.00* $7.00* $7.00* $7.00* |
Approx. Travel Time 2 mins. 3 mins. 4 mins. 8 mins. 18 mins. 21 mins. 26 mins. 31 mins. 35 mins. |
*ZONE Peak Ticket is required at all times to/from the Philadelphia Airport Stations. Purchase tickets on board. |
SEPTA SUBWAY TRAINS website: Official SEPTA Train information site Direct Airport Service: NO* *Take the 'R1' Philadelphia Airport High-Speed Regional Rail Line to the Airport from 30th Street Station. Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri: 5:00 am - 12:30 am Saturday: 5:00 am - 12:30 am Sunday: 5:00 am - 12:30 am Frequency: GOOD Exact Change Required: YES Credit Cards Accepted: NO Luggage OK?: YES (standard subway service) Overall Ease of Use: GOOD Where to Catch: Passengers arriving at Philadelphia International Airport should take the SEPTA Airport Line 'R1' to the 30th Street Station and then transfer to the Philadelphia Subway System. |
Destination Guide to/from 30th Street Subway Station - Many Destination see SEPTA website |
NEW JERSEY (NJ) TRANSIT COMMUTER RAIL TRAINS website: Official NJ TRANSIT Train information site Direct Airport Service: NO* *Take the 'R1' Philadelphia Airport High-Speed Regional Rail Line to the Airport from 30th Street Station. Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri: 5:30 am - 12:50 am Saturday: 5:30 am - 12:50 am Sunday: 5:30 am - 12:50 am Frequency: FAIR* *Every 75 mins. during weekdays. Exact Change Required: YES Credit Cards Accepted: YES* *At Ticket Vending Machines (American Express, Visa, Mastercard) Luggage OK?: YES (standard commuter rail service) Overall Ease of Use: GOOD Where to Catch: Passengers arriving at Philadelphia International Airport should take the SEPTA Airport Line 'R1' to the 30th Street Station and then transfer to the NJ Transit System. |
Destination Guide* to/from 30th Street Station: (Atlantic City Line sample cities) - Cherryhill, NJ - Lindeworld - Egg Harbor - Atlantic City |
Fares** $3.25 $4.00 $7.50 $8.00 |
Approx. Travel Time 26 mins. 36 mins. 70 mins. 90 mins. |
*For NJ Transit trains to Trento and destination to the North including Newark International Airport (EWR), Newark Penn Station (NWK) and New York Penn Station (NYP)passengers should take a "R7" SEPTA Regional Rail train to Trenton Station (TRE) where they can transfer to north board trains (50mins / $8-9). **$5 Surcharge for Tickets that are bought onboard trains where vending machines / ticket offices are available. |
Destination Guide to/from Philadelphia 30th Street Sta. Northbound trains: Trenton, NJ (TRE) Princeton Junction, NJ (PJC) Newark, NJ (NWK) New York Penn Station (NYP) Southbound trains: Wilmington, DE (WIL) Baltimore Penn Sta. (BAL) |
Fares* $23-45 $24 $43-122 $61-122 $23-33 $37-53 |
Approx. Travel Time 28-35 mins. 30-37 mins. 55-70 mins. 70-90 mins. 20-23 mins. 63-70 mins. |
AMTRAK (Regional and National Rail Service) Official Website: www.amtrak.com (PHL 30th Street Station) Direct Airport Service: NO Hours of Operation: 30th Street Station open 24hr./day Ticket Office open 5:15am - 9:35pm Frequency: GOOD Reservation Required: YES* *Buy tickets before boarding Exact Change Required: NO Credit Cards Accepted: YES* *QuickTrak machines accept: (American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, many others) Luggage OK?: YES Overall Ease of Use: GOOD Where to Catch: Passengers arriving at Philadelphia International Airport should take the SEPTA Airport Line 'R1' to the 30th Street Station and then transfer to the NJ Transit System. |
*FARES and Travel Times vary depending upon type of train. PHL Philadelphia 30th Street Station is served by AMTRAK's Acela, Regional, and Northeast Corridor trains. AMTRAK also offers discounts off standard fares for Seniors and members of: AAA, AARP, NARP, Student Advantage. |
Destination Guide Central Philadelphia other Destinations For specific rate call the Ground Transportation Hotline (215) 937-6958). *Fare is Minimum $10.00 based on Meter Rate of $2.30/drop, $2.10/mile, $1.50/Airport Exit Fee. |
Fares $26.50 Minimum $10 (Meter)* |
Taxi Companies Serving PHL: Many Available (for more infomation call (215) 937-6958) website: Official PHL Philadelphia Airport TAXI info website Frequency: GOOD Tip Required: YES (10-15% typical) Fare Determined by: Flat Rate to Central Philadelphia Taxi Meter to other locations Exact Change Required: NO (Taxi drivers make change for small bills) Credit Cards Accepted: YES* *Varies by Taxi company verify w/ dispatcher Luggage Surcharge?: NO Add'l Tolls/ Fees?: If going to a destination using the meter an Airport Exit Fee of $1.50 will be included. Where to Catch: Passengers should proceed to the Lower Level and exit from the baggage claim area. Taxis are taken from Zone 5 of the Commercial Transport Roadway. |
Destination Guide Route 37: -Chester Transportation Center -Eastwick Station -PHL Int'l Airport -Synder Station (South Philadelphia) Route 108: -69th Street Terminal (Upper Darby) -Fernwood Station -Eastwick Station -PHL Int'l Airport |
Fares $2.00 one-way $0.60 for transfers $2.00 one-way $0.60 for transfers |
SEPTA #37 / #108 AIRPORT BUS SERVICE (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) website: Official SEPTA Train information site Direct Airport Service: YES Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri: 5:00 am - 2:00 am Saturday: 5:00 am - 2:00 am Sunday: 5:00 am - 2:00 am Exact Change Required: YES (Septa tokens also aceepted) Credit Cards Accepted: NO Luggage OK?: YES (Standard Bus Service) Frequency: Route #37 - FAIR Every 25-60 mins. Weekdays Every 30-60 mins. Weekends Route #108 - FAIR Every 30-50 mins. Weekdays Every 60 mins. Weekends Overall Ease of Use: FAIR* *The MTA Bus #17 is a great option for experienced travelers. Where to Catch: Passengers should proceed to the Lower Level and exit from the baggage claim area. Taxis are taken from Zone 1 of the Commercial Transport Roadway. |
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