There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chestnut Hill by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Airport Terminal A to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Air
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Chestnut Hill Westtrain Chw
1h 35m$6Drive 19.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chestnut Hillcar 19.2 mi
33 min$4–6Line 37 bus, bus, line 23 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 & Erie Av - FSbus
- Take the bus from Germantown Av & Erie Av to Germantown Av & Evergreen Avbus 23
2h 20m$9Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Chestnut Hill19.2 mi
33 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chestnut Hilltaxi 19.2 mi
33 min$65–85
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chestnut Hill by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chestnut Hill is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chestnut Hill is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chestnut Hill. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A and arriving at Germantown Av & Evergreen Av via Broad St & Snyder Av and Germantown Av & Erie Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chestnut Hill. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Chestnut Hill West via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Chestnut Hill is 19 miles. The road distance is 19.3 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chestnut Hill without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chestnut Hill, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chestnut Hill bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chestnut Hill train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Airport Terminal A station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chestnut Hill is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 37 bus and bus and line 23 bus, which costs $9 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia County, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Chestnut Hill West via Gray 30th St Station in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Germantown Av & Evergreen Av via Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS, Broad St & Snyder Av, Broad St & Erie Av - FS, and Germantown Av & Erie Av in around 2h 20m.
- 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 Gray 30th St Station to Chestnut Hill West
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 & Erie Av - FS
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Germantown Av & Erie Av to Germantown Av & Evergreen Av
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Chestnut Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
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 Chestnut Hill bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chestnut Hill train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chestnut Hill is 19 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chestnut Hill.
There are 659+ hotels available in Chestnut Hill.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Chestnut Hill. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





