Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia Airport Transfer Guide
Philadelphia International Airport is about 11 km from central Philadelphia. Pre-book a private transfer: your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name sign, at a fare fixed when you book.
- Driver tracks your flight
- Fare fixed when you book
- ✍ Name sign in arrivals
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Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
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Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is about 11 km from central Philadelphia. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
- Distance to the centre
- About 11 km
- Cheapest way in
- SEPTA Airport Line
- Fastest
- SEPTA — 25 min to 30th Street
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Where can your driver take you from PHL?
Transfers you can pre-book from Philadelphia airport. Tap one to see cars and prices.
Other ways from PHL into Philadelphia
Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.
| Option | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SEPTA Airport Line to Center City | 25-30 min to 30th Street | Cheapest to Center City |
| Metered taxi (flat rate to Center City) | 20-45 min | Direct + groups |
| Uber / Lyft | 20-45 min | App-based + cheaper than taxi |
| Lady Liberty shuttle bus | 30-60 min | Shared van + hotel drop-off |
| Rental car (on-site) | 20-45 min | Multi-day + Jersey Shore trips |
Fares, frequencies and tips for each option are in our Philadelphia airport transport guide.
Skip the taxi queue in Philadelphia
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Philadelphia.
From landing to the door
How your Philadelphia pickup works
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No taxi queue and no haggling: the fare was fixed when you booked.
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One driver, door to door
From PHL your driver takes you straight to Philadelphia's centre, the station or out to nearby towns in the region, with no changes on the way.
- Your driver tracks your flight and waits if you land late
- Fare fixed when you book
- Met in arrivals with a name sign
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Bags before check-in?
Leave your luggage in Philadelphia and explore hands-free.
Luggage storage in Philadelphia
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Data when you land
An eSIM gets you online to message your driver without roaming charges.
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How far is Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia?+
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is about 11 km from central Philadelphia. Fastest way in: SEPTA — 25 min to 30th Street.
What is the cheapest way from PHL into Philadelphia?+
SEPTA Airport Line. Our Philadelphia airport transport guide compares every option.
Can I pre-book a private transfer from PHL?+
Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in Philadelphia: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
Ready for Philadelphia?
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Philadelphia.
Arriving in Philadelphia
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