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How to get fromPhiladelphia Airport (PHL) to Center Cityby train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Center City by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Airport Terminal A to Suburban Stationtrain train Air
    24 min
    $3

  2. Drive 8.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Center Citycar car 8.5 mi
    17 min
    $2–3

  3. Line 37 bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNSbus bus 37
    39 min
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Center Citytaxi taxi 8.5 mi
    17 min
    $35–50

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Center Cityrideshare rideshare 8.5 mi
    17 min

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Center City by train

Calendar273Weekly Trains
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.6 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Center City, PA, USA?

SEPTA operates a train from Airport Terminal A to Suburban Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, SEPTA operates a bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 39 min.

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