PHL · Layover Guide
Philadelphia
Stop in Philadelphia.
25 min from airport to city center
Places to stay
Search hotelsWhy Philadelphia scores 65
min to center
train- 01SEPTA Regional Rail (25 min to Center City, $8)
- 02Taxi/Uber (20-35 min, $25-40)
- 03Lyft (20-35 min, $22-38)
- 01Run the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
- 02Explore Reading Terminal Market for Philly cheesesteaks and Amish pretzels
- 03Walk through Independence Hall and see the Liberty Bell
- 04Stroll the murals of the Magic Gardens on South Street
- 05Wander historic Elfreth's Alley, America's oldest residential street
Experiences in Philadelphia
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Where to stay →Drop your luggage. Don't drag it around the city.
Bounce Luggage Storage - 30th Street Station
30th Street Station
$6/bag
5 min walk
LuggageHero - Center City locations
Various Center City shops
$8/bag
0 min walk
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown - Day Use
Market Street, Center City
$89/day
10 min walk
From the terminal to the good part.
SEPTA Airport Line
to Center City
Runs every 30 min, stops at all terminals
25 min
$8.00
Uber/Lyft
to Center City
Can be 45+ min during rush hour
25 min
$30.00
Taxi
to Center City
Flat rate to Center City
25 min
$35.00
Philadelphia CityPASS
4 attractions including Adventure Aquarium and Philadelphia Zoo
Better for longer stays; skip for short layovers
$56
per day
At the airport
- 01Chickie's & Pete's crab fries in multiple terminals
- 02Local craft beer at Yards Brewing Company tap room
- 03Philadelphia Museum of Art gift shop in Terminal B
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