Getting to Philadelphia
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 regional rail Airport Line (previously the R1 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 travellers. 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.)
| Air Canada | 888-247-2262 |
| Air France | 800-237-2747 |
| Air Jamaica | 800-523-5585 |
| AirTran | 800-247-8726 |
| American Airlines | 800-433-7300 |
| ATA | 800-435-9282 |
| British Airways | 800-247-9297 |
| Continental Airlines | 800-525-0280 |
| Delta Airlines | 800-221-1212 |
| Frontier Airlines | 800-432-1359 |
| Lufthansa | 800-645-3880 |
| Midwest Express | 800-452-2022 |
| National Airlines | 800-757-5387 |
| Northwest Airlines | 800-225-2525 |
| Southwest Airlines | 800-435-9792 |
| United Airlines | 800-241-6522 |
| US Airways | 800-428-4322 |
Travelling 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 centre and thereby convenient to hotels.To make Amtrak reservations, contact your travel professional, or call 800-USA-RAIL in the U.S., or visit http://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 ambience to departing travellers.To make cruise reservations, contact your travel professional, or call 215-462-6790 in the U.S. or visit www.cruisephilly.com
