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How to get from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Independence Hall by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Independence Hall in Philadelphia, take the AIR train from Airport Terminal B station to 30th Street station. Next, take the MFL subway from 30th St Station station to 5th St Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

40min$11.25
Train - AIR
AIR
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Walk to Independence Hall
Leaves from Airport Terminal B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Philadelphia International Airport (Phl)
  • 2
    Train - AIRAIR
    Wait for train
    AIR
    #4702 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    5th St Station
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Independence Hall
    Walk to
    Independence Hall
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Independence Hall in Philadelphia, take the 37 bus from Airport Terminal B station to Passyunk Av & 20th St station. Next, take the 17 bus from 20th St & Passyunk Av station to Market St & 5th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

78min$2.00
Bus - 37
37
Bus - 17
17
Walk to Independence Hall
Leaves from Airport Terminal B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Philadelphia International Airport (Phl)
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Broad-Snyder Via Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Passyunk Av & 20th St
    ID 631
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    20th St & Passyunk Av
    ID 21293
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    2nd-Market
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & 5th St
    ID 14913
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Independence Hall
    Walk to
    Independence Hall
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Independence Hall

The distance between Philadelphia International Airport (Phl), Philadelphia and Independence Hall, Philadelphia is approximately 10.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Independence Hall by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Philadelphia International Airport (Phl)

Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) is located at Philadelphia International Airport (Phl), Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Airport Terminal A.

Train stations close to Philadelphia International Airport (Phl):

  • Airport Terminal A
  • Eastwick
  • Airport Terminal C D

Bus stations close to Philadelphia International Airport (Phl):

  • Philadelphia International Airport

Public transit stations close to Independence Hall, Philadelphia

Independence Hall is located at Independence Hall, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Chestnut St & 6th St.

Subway stations close to Independence Hall:

  • 5th St Station
  • 8th St Station
  • 2nd St Station

Bus stations close to Independence Hall:

  • Chestnut St & 6th St
  • Walnut St & 5th St - Fs
  • Chestnut St & 4th St - Mbns

By bus

To get from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Independence Hall in Philadelphia, take the 37 bus from Airport Terminal B station to Passyunk Av & 20th St station. Next, take the 17 bus from 20th St & Passyunk Av station to Market St & 5th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

78min$2.00
Bus - 37
37
Bus - 17
17
Walk to Independence Hall
Leaves from Airport Terminal B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Philadelphia International Airport (Phl)
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Broad-Snyder Via Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Passyunk Av & 20th St
    ID 631
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    20th St & Passyunk Av
    ID 21293
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    2nd-Market
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & 5th St
    ID 14913
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Independence Hall
    Walk to
    Independence Hall
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Independence Hall?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line AIR, Bus line MFL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Independence Hall?

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 37, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct train between Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) and Independence Hall in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Independence Hall in Philadelphia?

    The AIR train line goes from #4702 - Center City Philadelphia station near Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to 30th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Independence Hall station near Independence Hall in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Independence Hall in Philadelphia by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) and Independence Hall in Philadelphia by train and subway is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to get to Independence Hall in Philadelphia?

    Get on the AIR train from the #4702 - Center City Philadelphia station near Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) and Independence Hall in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the Independence Hall station, which is closest to Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

  • When is the first train from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Independence Hall in Philadelphia?

    The first train from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Independence Hall in Philadelphia is Airport Line. It leaves the Airport Terminal B station at 8:10 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Independence Hall?

    The ride from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Independence Hall costs $11.25.

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