There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Philadelphia by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Airport Terminal A to Penn Medicine Stationtrain Air
16 min$3Drive 6.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Philadelphiacar 6.3 mi
12 min$2Line 37 bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Passyunk Av & 15th Stbus 37
37 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Philadelphiataxi 6.3 mi
12 min$30–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to South Philadelphia6.3 mi
12 min
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Philadelphia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Philadelphia is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Philadelphia is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A and arriving at Passyunk Av & 15th St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Penn Medicine Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and South Philadelphia is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.3 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 16 min and costs $3.
The train from Airport Terminal A to Penn Medicine Station takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Philadelphia bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Philadelphia train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Airport Terminal A station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Philadelphia is to train which takes 16 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can line 37 bus, which costs $3 and takes 37 min.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and South Philadelphia, PA, USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Airport Terminal A to Penn Medicine Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, SEPTA operates a bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Passyunk Av & 15th St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 37 min.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Airport Terminal A to Penn Medicine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 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 Passyunk Av & 15th St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to South Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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 South Philadelphia bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Passyunk Av & 15th St station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Philadelphia train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Penn Medicine Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Philadelphia is 6 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Philadelphia.
There are 839+ hotels available in South Philadelphia.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and South Philadelphia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.