Philadelphia International Airport

Taxis & Trains

Taxis (ZONE 5)

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.

$25.00 Flat Rate from the Airport to the Central Philadelphia Area. This area encompasses: Fairmount Ave (most Northern point), South Street (most Southern point) Delaware River (most eastern point) and 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 $2.30 and $2.10 per mile or portion thereof. In addition you will be charged an additional $1.50 Airport fee.

Should you need to pay by credit card please advise the dispatcher upon your arrival to the Taxi area as all companies do not accept credit cards or vouchers as a form of payment.

Taxi Dispatch is available 24 hours a day.

Sedan, Limousine Services and Shared Ride Van:
Taxi Dispatch is available 24 hours a day. Sedan and Limousine services can be picked up at Zone 6 and Shared ride van services can be picked up at Zone 7 on the Commercial Transportation Roadway.

Taxi Dispatch is available 24 hours a day. For information regarding transportation please go to the Ground Transportation Information desk which is located in each baggage claim area. The Ground Transportation Information representative can assist you by providing you with a list of transportation providers that are authorized to travel to your desired destination. Please understand that our Ground Transportation representatives can not recommend specific services however they are there to provide you with transportation options. Our representatives will give you instructions on how to contact the provider of your choice. They will also alert you once your provider arrives to pick you up.
Taxi Dispatch is available 24 hours a day. 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.

Shuttle Van/Limousine Service (ZONE 7)

Information is available at the Centralized Ground Transportation Counters in all baggage claims or by calling 215-937-6958

Trains

SEPTA - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority

Schedule R1 High Speed Rail Line (Entrance on pedestrian bridges and commercial roadway) $5.50 one-way to the following convenient stops ($1.50 additional for connections on SEPTA regional rail lines):

Eastwick Station*
University City*
30th Street Station (Amtrak)
Suburban Station (connections to regional rail lines)
MarketEast/The Gallery* (connection to Greyhound Bus Terminal)

*Accessible rail stations for disabled travelers.

SEPTA

1234 Market Street
14th Floor (Railroad Division or Bus Service Division)
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 580-7800
TDD: (215) 580-7712
Web: http://www.septa.org

SEPTA to Greyhound Bus Terminal
Connection to the Greyhound Bus Terminal (11th & Filbert Street)
Take Septa's R1 to Market East/The Gallery
Reservations: 1-800-231-2222
TDD: 1-800-345-3109

SEPTA to Amtrak's 30th Street Station
Take Septa's R1 to 30th Street
Amtrak Reservations: 1-800-872-7245; TDD
(within the U.S.) : 1-800-523-6590
(In PA) 1-800-562-6960
Web: http://www.amtrak.com/

SEPTA's ParaTransit Division (Zone 1)
Call 215-580-7145 for reservations

SEPTA Bus Routes from Airport: 37 and 108 (Zone 1)
$2.00 One-Way + $.60 for each transfer

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