The average train between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Journal Square takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Journal Square. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Journal Square. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Journal Square at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer at 30th Street Station and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Journal Square. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) station and arriving at Journal Square station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Journal Square train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Journal Square train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Journal Square is 138.7 km. The road distance is 151 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours.