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Trains at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are operated by SEPTA. The SEPTA R1 high speed rail service runs from each of the airport's five terminal buildings and travels into central Philadelphia. This is a popular way to travel into the city and the journey lasts around 20 minutes. Trains depart every 30 minutes, between 06:00 to midnight and link the airport to Eastwick Station, 30th Street Station, Penn Center Suburban Station, Market East and the University City. Train routes from the airport include:- AMTRAK rail terminal - traveling from PHL Airport to 30th Street Station
- Greyhound bus terminal - traveling from PHL Airport to Market East and Gallery Station
- Pennsylvania Convention Center - traveling from PHL Airport to Market East and the Gallery Station
- Philadelphia city center - traveling from PHL Airport to Penn Center Suburban station
Travel by Shuttle buses
Shuttle buses are also available at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and collect passengers from Zone 7. Buses at Philadelphia Airport run daily at regular intervals and are an inexpensive and useful way to travel into the city. The airport's Ground Transportation Center provides further information about the airport's shuttle buses.
Travel by Taxi Cabs
Taxis are readily available 24 hours a day at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) from Zone 5. They provide a convenient and easy way to travel into nearby Philadelphia city and other destinations. The journey from Philadelphia Airport into central Philadelphia will take around 20 minutes, depending on traffic. Official Philadelphia PHL airport taxi cabs should be used at all times to ensure safety and also to avoid being overcharged.
The airport taxi meters in Philadelphia start at a basic fare, but additional charges are usually made for luggage, late-night driving and travel on public holidays in Philadelphia, so it can prove useful to ask the taxi driver about these before leaving. Taxis are available 24 hours a day and there is usually a set rate for traveling to central Philadelphia. Some Philadelphia Airport taxis are happy to accept credit cards.
Travel by Limousines
There are a wide selection of private car limousine companies available at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and these provide the perfect way to travel in style to your Philadelphia hotel. Limousine services operate to and from Philadelphia PHL Airport and can be leased at an hourly rate if required, although minimum charges may apply. The limousines can be booked in advance or from the airport's baggage claim areas.