There are 5 ways to get from South Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) 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 Penn Medicine Station to Airport Terminal Atrain Air
14 min$3Drive 6.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 6.8 mi
11 min$2Line 37 bus
- Take the bus from Snyder Av & 16th St to Philadelphia Airport Terminal Abus 37
34 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)taxi 6.8 mi
11 min$30–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from South Philadelphia to Philadelphia-PHL6.8 mi
11 min
South Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from South Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Snyder Av & 16th St and arriving at Philadelphia Airport Terminal A. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Penn Medicine Station station and arriving at Airport Terminal A. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
The distance between South Philadelphia and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.8 miles.
The best way to get from South Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs $3.
The train from Penn Medicine Station to Airport Terminal A takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
South Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Snyder Av & 16th St station.
South Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Penn Medicine Station.
The best way to get from South Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to train which takes 14 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can line 37 bus, which costs $3 and takes 34 min.
What companies run services between South Philadelphia, PA, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Penn Medicine Station to Airport Terminal A every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, SEPTA operates a bus from Snyder Av & 16th St to Philadelphia Airport Terminal A every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 34 min.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Penn Medicine Station to Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 14 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 Snyder Av & 16th St to Philadelphia Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from South Philadelphia to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 11 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
South Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Philadelphia Airport Terminal A station.
South Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Airport Terminal A station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 7 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from South Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 840+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between South Philadelphia and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.