Getting to Philadelphia
Philadelphia welcomes international tourists with a variety of resources and services. While in Philadelphia, the following phone numbers can assist travelers with queries and special arrangements.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Rated by The Wall Street Journal as one of the best airports in the U.S.A., Philadelphia International Airport is located just eight miles (12.9 km) from downtown Philadelphia. A one-way cab fare is $29 and takes approximately 15 minutes. A variety of airport shuttle services provide transportation from the airport to hotels or downtown for approximately $10/person. The R1 airport rail line departs for downtown Philadelphia, the Amtrak train station and the Pennsylvania Convention Center every 30 minutes; a one-way fare is $7.00 ($6.00 if purchased in advance). Car hire is also available on-site.
A new $450-million, 785,000-square-foot, four-level International terminal provides increased space and services for international travelers. The airport offers a selection of shopping, dining, and tourist services, including currency exchange.
For up-to-the-minute information about airline arrival and departure times call 800-PHL-GATE in the U.S., or visit www.phl.org.
Airlines serving Philadelphia International Airport (all phone numbers from the U.S.)
Traveling by Train
Philadelphia is serviced by Amtrak, the U.S.A.'s national train service, which makes the trip from Philadelphia to New York City (one hour, 10 minutes) and Washington, D.C., (one hour, 40 minutes) convenient. Amtrak also provides train services from Philadelphia to Baltimore, Boston, Niagara Falls, and cities across the United States. Philadelphia's Amtrak 30th Street train station is located in the city center and thereby convenient to hotels.
To make Amtrak reservations, contact your travel professional, or call 800-USA-RAIL in the U.S., or visit www.amtrak.com.
Cruise Information
The Port of Philadelphia and Camden Cruise Terminal provides convenient service for cruises to Bermuda, the Canadian Maritimes, the Eastern Seaboard and the Caribbean. The terminal, a renovated historic factory built in 1874, provides a true Philadelphia ambiance to departing travelers.
To make cruise reservations, contact your travel professional, or call 215-462-6790 in the U.S. or visit www.cruisephilly.com.
