There are 5 ways to get from Frankford to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by subway, train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Arrott Transit Center to Drexel Station at 30th Stsubway L1
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Airport Terminal Atrain Air
1h 2m$6Drive 17.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Frankford to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 17.3 mi
23 min$4–5Line 56 bus, bus, line 37 bus
- Take the bus from Torresdale Av & Margaret St to Erie Av & Germantown Avbus 56
- Take the bus from Broad St & Erie Av to Broad St & Snyder Avbus
- Take the bus from Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS to Philadelphia Airport Terminal Abus 37
2h 12m$9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Frankford to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)taxi 17.3 mi
23 min$60–75Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Frankford to Philadelphia-PHL17.3 mi
23 min
Frankford to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankford to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Frankford to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $60 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Frankford to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Torresdale Av & Margaret St and arriving at Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via Broad St & Erie Av and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Frankford to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Arrott Transit Center and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Frankford and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 16 miles. The road distance is 17.4 miles.
The best way to get from Frankford to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 2m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Frankford to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Frankford to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Torresdale Av & Margaret St station.
Frankford to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Arrott Transit Center station.
Frankford to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Erie Av & Germantown Av station.
What companies run services between Frankford, PA, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
You can take a bus from Torresdale Av & Margaret St to Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via Erie Av & Germantown Av, Broad St & Erie Av, and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS in around 2h 12m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Subway from Arrott Transit Center to Drexel Station at 30th St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 Torresdale Av & Margaret St to Erie Av & Germantown Av
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Broad St & Erie Av to Broad St & Snyder Av
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Frankford to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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
Frankford to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Drexel Station at 30th St.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankford to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 17 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Frankford to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 657+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Frankford and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





