There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to West Chester by train, bus, taxi, car or towncar
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Recommended option
Train, line 104 bus • 1h 50m
Cheapest option
Line 108 bus, line 104 bus • 2h 4m
3 alternative options
Taxi • 37 min
Drive • 37 min
Towncar • 37 min
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to West Chester by train, subway and bus
The journey time between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and West Chester is around 1h 50m and covers a distance of around 33 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 26 min. Operated by SEPTA, the Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to West Chester service departs from Airport Terminal A and arrives in Chestnut St & Darlington St. Typically 228 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to West Chester is to drive, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 37 min.
The quickest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to West Chester is to taxi which costs $110 - $140 and takes 37 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to West Chester. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminal B and arriving at Chestnut St & Darlington St via 69th St Transportation Center West Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and West Chester is 20 miles. The road distance is 25.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to West Chester without a car is to train and line 104 bus which takes 1h 50m and costs $1 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to West Chester, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to West Chester bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Philadelphia Airport Terminal B station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to West Chester bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Chestnut St & Darlington St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to West Chester is 26 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to West Chester.
There are 102+ hotels available in West Chester. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
- Distance: 20 miles
- Duration: 1h 50m
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and West Chester, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to West Chester via 69th St Transportation Center South Terminal and 69th St Transportation Center West Terminal in around 2h 4m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Airport Terminal A to 30th Street Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $0 - $7
- Website
- septa.org
- Senior 65 and over
- $0
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from 69th St Transportation Center West Terminal to Chestnut St & Darlington St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $0 - $3
- Website
- septa.org
- Seniors - 65 and over
- $0
Bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal B to 69th St Transportation Center South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $0 - $3
- Website
- septa.org
- Seniors - 65 and over
- $0
Jayride is an online booking service for pick up or drop off at airports, using a pre-pay, fixed-price model. You’ll be provided with a choice of transfer companies, from luxury limos to maxi taxis, private cars to shuttle buses, depending on your journey, along with passenger reviews and star ratings. On booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the contact details of your transfer company and meeting instructions for your trip.
Contact Details
Towncar from Philadelphia Airport to West Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $130 - $190
- Private
- $130 - $190
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $110 - $140
Philadelphia Taxicab Service
- Phone
- +1 215-535-6700
- Website
- philataxicab.com
Phila Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 267-309-2675
- Website
- philataxiservice.com
http://www.philapark.org/
- Website
- philapark.org
Freedom Taxi
- Phone
- +1 215-222-9999
- Website
- facebook.com
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