There are 5 ways to get from Independence Visitor Center to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by subway, train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from 5th St/Independence Hall to Drexel Station at 30th Stsubway L1
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Airport Terminal Atrain Air
43 min$6Drive 9.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Independence Visitor Center to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 9.5 mi
16 min$2–3Line 4 bus, line 37 bus
- Take the bus from 15th St & Market St to Broad St & Snyder Avbus 4 / ...
- Take the bus from Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS to Philadelphia Airport Terminal Abus 37
1h 28m$9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Independence Visitor Center to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)taxi 9.5 mi
16 min$40–50Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Independence Visitor Center to Philadelphia-PHL9.5 mi
16 min
Independence Visitor Center to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence Visitor Center to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Independence Visitor Center to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $40 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence Visitor Center to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from 5th St & Market St - FS and arriving at Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via 15th St & Market St and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Independence Visitor Center to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from 5th St/Independence Hall and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
The distance between Independence Visitor Center and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 10 miles. The road distance is 9.5 miles.
The best way to get from Independence Visitor Center to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to subway and train which takes 43 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 43 min to get from Independence Visitor Center to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Independence Visitor Center to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 15th St & Market St station.
Independence Visitor Center to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 5th St/Independence Hall station.
Independence Visitor Center to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Broad St & Snyder Av station.
What companies run services between Independence Visitor Center, PA, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
You can take a vehicle from Independence Visitor Center to Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via 5th St & Market St - FS, JFK Blvd & 15th St, 15th St & Market St, and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS in around 1h 28m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Subway from 5th St/Independence Hall to Drexel Station at 30th St
- Ave. Duration
- 6 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 15th St & Market St to Broad St & Snyder Av
- Ave. Duration
- 17 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 Independence Visitor Center to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 16 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
Independence Visitor Center to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Drexel Station at 30th St.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence Visitor Center to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 10 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Independence Visitor Center to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 868+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Independence Visitor Center and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





