How To Get From Philadelphia International Airport to Center City

Option 1: SEPTA Route 37 Bus / Metro B Line

Travel time: 50 minutes
Stopping at all Terminals SEPTA Route 37 doesn’t quite head to downtown but rather South Philadelphia. This meandering route terminates at Snyder Station. Board the Metro B (Broad Street Line) to complete the journey to Center City Philly arriving at City Hall Station.
Consider purchasing a SEPTA Key Card, Philadelphia’s integrated fare card.
Fare for SEPTA is $2.50 ($2.00 with SEPTA Key).
Cheapest

Travel time: 30 minutes
Stopping at all Terminals, SEPTA Regional Rail’s Airport Line conveniently departs the airport every 30 minutes running directly to downtown Philadelphia stopping 30th Street Station (Philly’s intermodal hub) as well as Suburban and Jefferson Stations in Center City Philadelphia by City Hall.
Consider purchasing a SEPTA Key Card, Philadelphia’s integrated fare card.
Fare for AirTrain is $6.75 in advance; $8 onboard.
Fastest

Some hotels and private companies offer shuttle bus service from PHL to downtown. Check with Philadelphia Airport’s Information page.

Travel time: 15-20 minutes
Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Uber and Lyft offer private rideshare services from the airport. Travel time is approximately 15-20 minutes. Expect to pay at least $30-35 for a ride.