USA: Philadelphia
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Legal Disclaimer Last Update 10-Nov-13Philadelphia Intl (PHL):
Website: www.philadelphia-airport.com
Location: 13 km/8 Miles SW of the City.
Airport Overview: 7 Terminals all joined in a long line. Terminals A West, A East, B, C, D, E & F. It is possible to walk between the terminals. A train runs to all terminals and onto Philadelphia city. On the roadside outside the baggage claim area of each terminal are 8 numbered stops. 1: SEPTA local Buses. 2: Rental Car Shuttles. 3: Parking Shuttles. 4: Hotel Shuttles. 5: Taxis. 6: Limos. 7: Shuttle Vans & Shared Ride vans. 8: Charter Buses.
Airline Locations: Terminal A West: Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa & US Airways Intl flights. Terminal A East: Air Jamaica, American Airlines, American Eagle, Delta, Frontier, Midwest, USA 3000 & Charter Airlines. Terminals B & C: US Airways (domestic flights). Terminal D: Air Canada, AirTran, Continental, United. Terminal E: Northwest Airlines & Southwest. Terminal F: US Airways Express.
| By Taxi: | |
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| General: | Taxis wait at stop number 5 outside the baggage reclaim area of each terminal. |
| Meter Rates: | Flag drop to the first tenth of a mile or fraction thereof $2.70. Each extra tenth of a mile $0.23. Each 38 seconds waiting $0.23. Each extra passenger over 12 years old $1. Note: A $0.50 gas surcharge is now added to the total. There is an $11 minimum fare for all metered fares leaving the airport. A $1.50 egress charge is applied to all fares over $11 !!! |
| Approximate Costs: | To the City center a flat fare of $28.50. Takes 15-30 mins. The city center flat rate area is defined as between the Schuykill and Delaware rivers, South St in the South and Fairmont Ave to the North. West of the Schuykill river, the zone includes 30th St Station on the north and proceeds west along Market St to 38th St, south on 38th St to Spruce St and east on Spruce St to its intersection with South St. |
| Taxi Companies: | Philadelphia Coach (215) 744 7777, Victory Cabs (215) 225 5000, All City Cabs (215) 467 6666, PHL Taxi (215) 232 2000, Yellow Cab (267) 672 7391, Crescent Cab (215) 365 3500, City Cab (215) 492 6500. All Around America Taxi (732) 214-0900. |
| By Train: | |
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| SEPTA train to the City centre: | Train Station Locations: The various stations are on the lower/arrivals levels of each terminal, a short walk across a road. Follow the signs. Route: Airport Terminals E & F - Airport Terminals C & D - Airport Terminal B - Airport Terminal A - Eastwick - University City - 30th St Station - Suburban Station - Market East (Downtown Philadelphia) - Temple University - Wayne Junction - Fern Rock Transportation Center - Melrose Park - Elkins Park - Jenkintown/Wyncote - Glenside. Connect at 30th St for Amtrak trains and Suburban Station for connection to the suburban rail network. The Market East train station is right ibn the heart of Philadelphia on the basement level of the Gallery Mall on Market St/11th St. Timings: Trains run daily ~0500-0000. Trains operate every 30 mins leaving the airport Terminals E & F at 09 & 39 mins past the hour, Terminals C & D at 11 & 41 mins past the hour, Terminal A at 13 & 43 mins past the hour. Trains leave the City at 25 & 55 mins past the hour from 0425-2325. Travel Times: To Market East Station: 22 mins. Cost: One-way fare to Market East: $6 ($7 if bought on board). All other destinations beyond the city center $10. Contact: SEPTA Info Line (215) 580 7800 or www.septa.org. |
| By Bus: | |
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| SEPTA Bus#37 to Chester & S Philadelphia: | Route: Chester Transportation Centre - Harrah's Chester - Essington - Lester - Airport Business Center - Airport - Eastwick Station - Elmwood - Snyder Station in South Philadelphia. Buses stop at stop number 1 outside the baggage reclaim area of each terminal. Timings: Buses run Mon-Fri 24 hrs a day every 20-60 mins. Saturdays 24 hrs a day every 40-60 mins & Sundays 24 hrs a day every 30-60 mins. Travel Times: To Snyder Station 30-40 mins. To Chester ~ 30 mins. Cost: $2. Contact: Tel (215) 580 7800. |
| SEPTA Bus#108 to 69th St Terminal: | Route: Airport (outside all terminals including UPS & Business Center) - Eastwick Station - Eastwick - Elmwood - Yeadon (Fernwood Station) - Stonehurst Hills - 69th St Terminal (connections to the city centre). Buses stop at stop number 1 outside the baggage reclaim area of each terminal. Timings: Buses leave the Airport (timings given for Terminal B arrivals) Mon-Fri at 0512, 0618, 0648, 0749, 0853, then every 20-30 mins until 2142, 2306, 2355, 0045, 0136, 0226, 0330 & 0430. Saturdays at 0502, 0600, 0700, 0738, then every ~30 mins until 2326, 0026, 0135, 0225, 0329 & 0429. Sundays at 0502, 0600, 0700, 0808, then every ~30 mins until 2326, 0026, 0135, 0225, 0329 & 0429. Travel Times: To 69th St Terminal ~50 mins. Cost: $2. Contact: Tel (215) 580 7800. |
| SEPTA Bus#305 to Darby: | Route: Airport Terminals Arrivals levels - PNC Operations - Eastwick Station - Folcroft Industrial Park - Folcroft Station - Sharon Hill Station - Darby Transportation Center. Buses stop at stop number 1 outside the baggage reclaim area of each terminal. Timings: Buses leave the Airport Mon-Fri at 0449, 0547, 0650, 0745, 0858, 1000, then every hour or so until 2020, 2326 & 0026. Saturdays at 0551, 0626, 0729, then every hour or so until 0024. Sundays at 0551, 0625, then every hour or so until 1831, 1936, 2055, 2158, 2256, 2356 & 0100. Travel Times: To Darby ~25 mins. Cost: $2. Contact: Tel (215) 580 7800. |
| Hotel Shuttle Buses: | Hotel Shuttle Buses stop at stop number 4 outside the baggage reclaim area of each terminal. |
| By Limo: | |
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| General: | Limos wait at stop number 6 outside the baggage reclaim area of each terminal. |
| A&C Transport Car Service and Airport Transportation: | s a car hire service and airport transportation service covering the Atlantic city, Newark, Philadelphia and New York city areas. Contact: Tel 1 (609) 573 5163. |
| Atlantic Sedan Service: | Runs limos all over the local area. Cost: To Central Philadelphia ~$45. To University City, Philadelphia $45-65. To NE Philadelphia/Trevose $60-75. To Germantown/Mt Airy $50-65. To Valley Forge/King of Prussia $60-75. To Cherry Hill Area, NJ $55-70. To Trenton/Princeton, NJ $90-125. To Dover, DE $95-135. To Atlantic City, NJ $105-120. To Wilmington/New Castle, DE $60-75. To Montgomery Co (Abington & Jenkintown) $59-79. To Lower Bucks Co (Bristol Area) $75-89. To Plymouth MTG/Conshohocken $65-75. To Delaware County $65-75. Contact: Tel 28 on a courtesy phone. |
| American Limo Sedan Car: | Runs limos all over the local area. Cost: To central Philadelphia $45-65. To University City, Philadelphia $45-65. To NE Philadelphia/Trevose $70. To Germantown/Mt Airy $55-65. To Valley Forge/King of Prussia $70. To Cherry Hill Area, NJ $65-70. To Trenton/Princeton, NJ $90-130. To Dover, DE $140. To Atlantic City, NJ $105-120. To Wilmington/New Castle, DE $60-75. To Montgomery Co (Abington & Jenkintown) $65-80. To Lower Bucks Co (Bristol Area) $90. To Plymouth MTG/Conshohocken $60-70. To Delaware County $45-75. Contact: Tel 33 on a courtesy phone. |
| AAA airport 1 Limousine Service: | Runs limos all over the local area. Cost: To Central Philadelphia $10-40. To University City, Philadelphia $10-40. To NE Philadelphia/Trevose $20-80. To Germantown/Mt Airy $18-72. To Valley Forge/King of Prussia $20-80. To Cherry Hill Area, NJ $20-80. To Trenton/Princeton, NJ $32-128. To Dover, DE $45-180. To Atlantic City, NJ $32-128. To Wilmington/New Castle, DE $20-80. To Montgomery Co (Abington & Jenkintown) $20-80. To Lower Bucks Co (Bristol Area) $23-90. To Plymouth MTG/Conshohocken $20-80. To Delaware County $20-80. Contact: Tel (215) 677 3544. |
| Airport Chariot Airport Shuttle & Limousine: | Airport Chariot provides airport shuttle, private sedan & stretch limo transportation between the Atlantic City/Southern NJ area and all airports and destinations including: Atlantic City Airport, Philadelphia Airport & Newark Airport. Contact: Tel (609) 748 3506. |
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | ALAMO/National, AVIS, Budget, Enterprise, HERTZ, Thrifty & Dollar are all represented. Shuttle buses for rental car companies stop at stop number 2 outside the baggage reclaim area of each terminal. |
Car Parking: Garage Parking (Available at all terminals): 30 mins $3, 1 hour $5, 90 mins $7, 2 hrs $9. Daily Max $17. Short Term: 30 mins $3, 1 hour $5, 90 mins $7, 2 hrs $9, 2½ hrs $12, 3 hrs $15, 3½ hrs $17, 4 hrs $20, daily Max $38. Economy: $9 per day. Parking Shuttle buses stop at stop number 3 outside the baggage reclaim area of each terminal. Buses run every 10 mins 0300-0100 and every 20 mins 0100-0300.
Airport to Airport: To Newark and JFK airports: Dave's Best Limo 1 800 255 2378 or (215) 288 1000.
Currency Services: Bank of America ATM/Cash Machine in Intl arrivals.
Notes: Luggage Carts available for rent at $3.
Airport Hotels: The Philadelphia Airport Marriott Hotel is at Terminal B. The following hotels have free shuttles to the terminals: Quality Inn (610) 521 3909, Fairfield Inn Philadelphia Airport (215) 365 2254, Comfort Inn Philadelphia Airport (610) 521 9800, Courtyard Marriott (215) 365 2200, Days Inn (610) 576 7211, Four Points Sheraton (215) 365 6600, Hampton Inn, Quality Hotel (610) 521 2400, Hilton Philadelphia Airport (215) 365 4150, Quality Inn (856) 456 7400, Ramada (610) 521 9600, Howard Johnson (610) 544 4700, EconoLodge (610) 521 3900,
Website: www.philadelphia-airport.com
Airport Tel No: +1 (215) 937 5499.
Updated Nov13 ADV. Last Visited Sep08.
Philadelphia Northeast (PNE):
Location: 16 km/10 Miles NE of the City.
By Train & Bus: SEPTA Blue Line train to Frankford Terminal ($1.15, 15 mins) then No20 Bus to Grant-Academy Shopping Center ($1.15/30 mins). ½ mile to the airport. For Hortman Aviation No14 Bus from Frankford to Red Lion Rd. SEPTA Info Line see Philadelphia Intl.
Note: This airport is for general aviation only and has no airline flights at this time.
Updated Jul08. Visited Airport.
