There are 6 ways to get from Eastern State Penitentiary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Airport Terminal Atrain Air
46 min$3Drive 9.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Eastern State Penitentiary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 9.9 mi
17 min$2–3Line 49 bus, train
- Take the bus from Fairmount Av & 22nd St to Market St & 30th St - FSbus 49
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Airport Terminal Atrain Air
51 min$6Line 4 bus, line 37 bus
- Take the bus from Broad St & Ridge Av - FS to Broad St & Snyder Avbus 4 / ...
- Take the bus from Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS to Philadelphia Airport Terminal Abus 37
1h 32m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Eastern State Penitentiary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)taxi 9.9 mi
17 min$40–50Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Eastern State Penitentiary to Philadelphia-PHL9.9 mi
17 min
Eastern State Penitentiary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eastern State Penitentiary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Eastern State Penitentiary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $40 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Eastern State Penitentiary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Broad St & Ridge Av - FS and arriving at Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gray 30th St Station station and arriving at Airport Terminal A. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between Eastern State Penitentiary and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.9 miles.
The best way to get from Eastern State Penitentiary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs $3.
The train from Gray 30th St Station to Airport Terminal A takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Eastern State Penitentiary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Broad St & Ridge Av - FS station.
Eastern State Penitentiary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Gray 30th St Station.
The best way to get from Eastern State Penitentiary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to train which takes 46 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can line 4 bus and line 37 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 32m.
What companies run services between Eastern State Penitentiary, PA, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Gray 30th St Station to Airport Terminal A every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Eastern State Penitentiary to Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via Broad St & Ridge Av - FS and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS in around 1h 32m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 17 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 Fairmount Av & 22nd St to Market St & 30th St - FS
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Broad St & Ridge Av - FS to Broad St & Snyder Av
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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 Eastern State Penitentiary to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 17 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
Eastern State Penitentiary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Broad St & Snyder Av station.
Eastern State Penitentiary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Airport Terminal A station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eastern State Penitentiary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 10 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Eastern State Penitentiary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 868+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Eastern State Penitentiary and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





