There are 5 ways to get from Center City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Suburban Station to Airport Terminal Atrain Air
22 min$3Drive 9.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Center City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 9.5 mi
15 min$2–3Line 37 bus
- Take the bus from Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS to Philadelphia Airport Terminal Abus 37
35 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Center City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)taxi 9.5 mi
15 min$40–50Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Center City to Philadelphia-PHL9.5 mi
15 min
Center City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Center City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Center City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $40 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS and arriving at Philadelphia Airport Terminal A. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Suburban Station station and arriving at Airport Terminal A. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
The distance between Center City and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.6 miles.
The best way to get from Center City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs $3.
The train from Suburban Station to Airport Terminal A takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Center City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS station.
Center City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Suburban Station.
The best way to get from Center City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to train which takes 22 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can line 37 bus, which costs $3 and takes 35 min.
What companies run services between Center City, PA, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Suburban Station to Airport Terminal A every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, SEPTA operates a bus from Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS to Philadelphia Airport Terminal A every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 35 min.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Suburban Station to Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS to Philadelphia Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Center City to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
Philadelphia Taxicab Service
- Phone
- +1 215-535-6700
- Website
- philataxicab.com
Phila. Taxicab Services
- Phone
- +1 267-888-5415
- Website
- rufessw.wixsite.com
Streamline Taxi Service
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More Questions & Answers
Center City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Philadelphia Airport Terminal A station.
Center City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Airport Terminal A station.
Yes, the driving distance between Center City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 10 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Center City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 654+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Center City and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.