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Ground Transportation - Getting To and From PHL

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Philadelphia International Airport is located just 7.2 miles southwest of Central Philadelphia. The Ground Transportation System at the Airport is an extensive network of taxicab, car rental, shuttle-bus, limousine, and van operations working to get you where you want to go in a safe, courteous and efficient manner. In addition, the Airport also offers SEPTA bus and regional rail service to Downtown Philadelphia and points in between.

Road Map and driving directions to PHL
SEPTA CCT

Parking Info - http://www.philapark.org/findparking/airport.aspx

Rental Car Info

Wheelchair Accessible Transportation Options are available to and from Philadelphia International Airport. SEPTA offers regional rail service on the R1 Airport Line and service on the Routes 37 and 108 buses and CCT Connect. For more information, contact SEPTA at (215) 580-7800 (general information) or (215) 580-7700 (CCT Connect) or visit SEPTA online at www.septa.org.

To inquire about additional wheelchair accessible ground transportation to and from PHL, contact the ground transportation providers listed below.

PHL Ground Transportation Hotline: (215) 937-6958 E-mail: comments@phl.org
Taxi Services

Taxi services can be picked up at Zone 5 on the Commercial Transportation Roadway. All Taxi rates are based per trip, not per person. Most taxis can accommodate up to 3 passengers. In some cases certain vehicle types can accommodate 4 passengers.

$28.50 Flat Rate from the Airport to the Central Philadelphia Area. This area encompasses Fairmount Ave (most Northern point) to South Street (most Southern point) and Delaware River (most eastern point) to University City/ 38th Street(most Western point). Any destination that falls within these boundaries are eligible for the Center City flat rate.

$10.00 minimum fare from the Airport to any destination

Other fares based on the meter which based upon entry (flag drop) is $2.70 and $2.30 per mile or portion thereof. An additional $1.00 per passenger ($3.00 maximum) after the first passenger will be charged on flat rate trips between the Airport and Center City for passengers over age 12.

Credit cards are accepted as a form of payment for taxi service.

Sedan, Limousine Services and Shared Ride Van
Sedan and Limousine services can be accessed at Zone 6 and Shared ride van services can be accessed at Zone 7 on the Commercial Transportation Roadway.

For information regarding transportation, please visit the Ground Transportation Information desk located in each baggage claim area. The Ground Transportation Information representative can assist you by providing a list of transportation providers that are authorized to travel to your destination. Please understand that our Ground Transportation representatives cannot recommend specific services; however, they are there to provide you with transportation options. Our representatives will provide instructions on how to contact the provider of your choice. They will also alert you once your provider arrives to pick you up.

You should have your luggage prior to making your reservations.

Ground Transportation Information Hotline
To speak with a Ground Transportation Information representative regarding any information not addressed previously, please call (215) 937-6958.

Please contact the ground transportation service provider for current pricing.

Ground Transportation Services
SEPTA BUS ZONE 1
RENTAL CAR SHUTTLE ZONE 2
PARKING COURTESY SHUTTLE ZONE 3
HOTEL SHUTTLE ZONE 4
TAXICABS ZONE 5
LIMOUSINES ZONE 6
VAN SERVICE ZONE 7
CHARTER BUS/ COURIERS ZONE 8
Ground Transportation Service Providers
CENTER CITY PHONE #
AAA Airport One Direct (215) 677-3544
American Limo (484) 368-7041
Atlantic Sedan Service (610) 659-8513
Lady Liberty (215) 724-8888
Pennywise Sedan Service (866) 255-7686
Tropiano (800) 559-2040
CITY LINE PHONE #
AAA Airport One Direct (215) 677-3544
American Limo (484) 368-7041
Atlantic Sedan Service (610) 659-8513
Lady Liberty (215) 724-8888
Pennywise Sedan Service (866) 255-7686
UNIVERSITY CITY PHONE#
AAA Airport One Direct (215) 677-3544
American Limo (484) 368-7041
Atlantic Sedan Service (610) 659-8513
Lady Liberty (215) 724-8888
Pennywise Sedan Service (866) 255-7686
NE PHILADELPHIA/ TREVOSE PHONE #
AAA Airport One Direct (215) 677-3544
American Limo (484) 368-7041
Atlantic Sedan Service (610) 659-8513
Dave's Best Limo (215) 288-1000
Pennywise Sedan Service (866) 255-7686
MAIN LINE PHONE #
AAA Airport One Direct (215) 677-3544
American Limo (484) 368-7041
Atlantic Sedan Service (610) 659-8513
Lady Liberty (215) 724-8888
Pennywise Sedan Service (866) 255-7686
Tropiano (800) 559-2040
Abington/Jenkintown/Northwales/Montgomeryville PHONE #
AAA Airport One Direct (215) 677-3544
American Limo (484) 368-7041
Atlantic Sedan Service (610) 659-8513
Dave's Best Limo (215) 288-1000
Pennywise Sedan Service (866) 255-7686
Tropiano (800) 559-2040
VALLEY FORGE/ KING OF PRUSSIA PHONE #
AAA Airport One Direct (215) 677-3544
American Limo (484) 368-7041
Atlantic Sedan Service (610) 659-8513
Pennywise Sedan Service (866) 255-7686
Tropiano (800) 559-2040
PLYMOUTH MEETING/CONSHOHOCKEN PHONE #
AAA Airport One Direct (215) 677-3544
American Limo (484) 368-7041
Atlantic Sedan Service (610) 659-8513
Pennywise Sedan Service (866) 255-7686
Tropiano (800) 559-2040
GERMANTOWN/MOUNT AIRY PHONE #
AAA Airport One Direct (215) 677-3544
American Limo (484) 368-7041
Atlantic Sedan Service (610) 659-8513
Lady Liberty (215) 724-8888
Pennywise Sedan Service (866) 255-7686
DELAWARE COUNTY PHONE #
AAA Airport One Direct (215) 677-3544
Atlantic Sedan Service (610) 659-8513
American Limo (484) 368-7041
Lady Liberty (215) 724-8888
Pennywise Sedan Service (866) 255-7686
BUCKS COUNTY-BRISTOL/ YARDLEY/ LANGHORNE PHONE #
AAA Airport One Direct (215) 677-3544
American Limo (484) 368-7041
Atlantic Sedan Service (610) 659-8513
Dave’s Best Limo (215) 288-1000
Pennywise Sedan Service (866) 255-7686
Tropiano (800) 559-2040
CHERRY HILL/ MT LAUREL, NJ PHONE #
AAA Airport One Direct (215) 677-3544
American Limo (484) 368-7041
Atlantic Sedan Service (610) 659-8513
Pennywise Sedan Service (866) 255-7686
Rapid Rover (856) 428-1500
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ PHONE #
AAA Airport One Direct (215) 677-3544
American Limo (484) 368-7041
Atlantic Sedan Service (610) 659-8513
Pennywise Sedan Service (866) 255-7686
Rapid Rover (856) 428-1500
Tropiano (800) 559-2040
NEW CASTLE/ WILMINGTON, DE PHONE #
AAA Airport One Direct (215) 677-3544
American Limo (484) 368-7041
Atlantic Sedan Service (610) 659-8513
Call-First Transit (302) 427-3736
Delaware Express (800) 648-5466
Pennywise Sedan Service (866) 255-7686
Tropiano (800) 559-2040
DOVER, DE PHONE #
AAA Airport One Direct (215) 677-3544
American Limo (484) 368-7041
Atlantic Sedan Service (610) 659-8513
Call-First Transit (302) 427-3736
Delaware Express (800) 648-5466
TRENTON/PRINCETON, NJ PHONE #
AAA Airport One Direct (215) 677-3544
American Limo (484) 368-7041
Atlantic Sedan Service (610) 659-8513
Pennywise Sedan Service (866) 255-7686
Trains

SEPTA - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority

The Airport Regional Rail Line offers direct service from Center City Philadelphia to Airport Terminals A-East, B, C, D, E. Trains operate from Center City to the Airport between 4:25 AM and 11:25 PM, and from the Airport to Center City from 5:09 AM to 12:09 AM. Airport Rail Line Schedule

Fares
  • $7.00 (on-board fare) weekdays for travel 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • $6.00 (on-board fare) evenings after 7:00 p.m., weekends and major holidays
  • $3.00 additional on-board fare for travel to any SEPTA Regional Rail station beyond Center City weekdays, evenings and weekends

More SEPTA fare information

Remember: Tell the conductor your final destination when you get on the first train

Purchase the One Day Independence Pass for unlimited use of all SEPTA sevices and PHLASH (May - October) in one calendar day.

Stations
  • Eastwick*
  • University City (UPenn, Children's Hospital)*
  • 30th Street (connections to AMTRAK, NJ Transit)*
  • Suburban Station (connections to other SEPTA Regional Rail)*
  • Market East (Greyhound, NJ Transit Bus Terminal)*

*Accessible rail stations

For more information, visit www.septa.org/phl or contact SEPTA Customer Service at (215)580-7800 (TDD/TTY: 215-580-7853)


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