There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to 5th St/Independence Hall Station by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Airport Terminal A to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Air
27 min$6Drive 8.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to 5th St/Independence Hall Stationcar 8.4 mi
16 min$2–3Line 37 bus, line 4 bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNSbus 37
- Take the bus from Broad St & Snyder Av to Broad St & Walnut Stbus 4 / ...
1h 23m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to 5th St/Independence Hall Stationtaxi 8.4 mi
16 min$35–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to 5th St/Independence Hall Station8.4 mi
16 minTrain, line 48 bus
- Take the train from Airport Terminal A to Suburban Stationtrain Air
- Take the bus from Market St & 16th St to Market St & 5th Stbus 48 / ...
35 min$6
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to 5th St/Independence Hall Station by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to 5th St/Independence Hall Station is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to 5th St/Independence Hall Station is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to 5th St/Independence Hall Station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A and arriving at Broad St & Walnut St via Broad St & Snyder Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to 5th St/Independence Hall Station. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at 5th St/Independence Hall via Drexel Station at 30th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and 5th St/Independence Hall Station is 10 miles. The road distance is 8.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to 5th St/Independence Hall Station without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 27 min to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to 5th St/Independence Hall Station, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to 5th St/Independence Hall Station bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to 5th St/Independence Hall Station train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Airport Terminal A station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to 5th St/Independence Hall Station is to train which takes 27 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 37 bus and line 4 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 23m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and 5th St/Independence Hall Station, PA, USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Airport Terminal A to Gray 30th St Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to 5th St/Independence Hall Station via Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS, Broad St & Snyder Av, and Broad St & Walnut St in around 1h 23m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Airport Terminal A to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Airport Terminal A to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 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 Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Broad St & Snyder Av to Broad St & Walnut St
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Market St & 16th St to Market St & 5th St
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to 5th St/Independence Hall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
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
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to 5th St/Independence Hall Station bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to 5th St/Independence Hall Station train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to 5th St/Independence Hall Station is 8 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to 5th St/Independence Hall Station.
There are 672+ hotels available in 5th St/Independence Hall Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and 5th St/Independence Hall Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





