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 51m
$14 - $17
Cheapest option
Line 108 bus, line 104 bus • 2h 5m
$6
3 alternative options
Taxi • 37 min
$110 - $140
Drive • 37 min
$2 - $4
Towncar • 37 min
$130 - $190
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to West Chester by train, subway and bus
The journey time between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and West Chester is around 2h 6m and covers a distance of around 33 miles. The fastest journey normally takes 1h 36m. Operated by SEPTA, the Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to West Chester service departs from Airport Terminal A and arrives in Chestnut St & Darlington St. Typically 219 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Route overview
First and last service
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to West Chester train, subway and bus schedules
Departing Sunday, June 20, 2021
Departing Monday, June 21, 2021
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Last updated: 16 Jun 2021
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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 5m.
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 51m and costs $13 - $17.
It takes approximately 1h 51m 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 103+ hotels available in West Chester. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
- Distance: 20 miles
- Duration: 1h 51m
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 5m.
- 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
- $7
- Website
- septa.org
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from 69th St Transportation Center West Terminal to Chestnut St & Darlington St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal B to 69th St Transportation Center South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- septa.org
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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