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Transportation to Philadelphia Airport from the City Center

Passengers in Philadelphia can travel to Philadelphia International Airport using many different means of transportation. Passengers who prefer trains and taxis in general, can sometimes use alternative means of transportation such as rental bicycles and cars.

Taxi

Taxis waiting for passengers in almost every street of the city can take their passengers to the Philadelphia International Airport in almost 15 minutes.

Train

Trains between Jefferson Railway Station in the city center and Philadelphia International Airport run from 04:16 to 23:16, on thirty minutes intervals. Passengers who want to use trains, with stops at all terminals in the airport, need to buy tickets.

Bicycle

Those who do not have large suitcases and want a private trip avoiding traffic can arrive at the Philadelphia International Airport, about 17 kilometers from the city center, in about an hour by renting bicycles. You can make a safe and pleasant journey thanks the private route, which is reserved for cyclists, between the airport and the city center. You can leave the bicycle you rented from Indego Company, which has many stations in the city, to the bicycle slots in the parking areas of the airport.

Car Rental

Those who want to use a private car in Philadelphia, which is one of the most beautiful cities in the United States, can rent cars from Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Alamo. After arriving at the airport, you can deliver the rental car to the officials of the same companies in the airport parking area and complete your transactions.

Airport Information

Philadelphia International Airport has a single terminal building that covers a very large area. There is wireless internet facility in every corner of the terminal building. There is a 24/7 shop for lost goods, a large number of cash dispensers, and a charging station for electronic devices such as mobiles and tablets. Baby rooms are specially designed for passengers with children and can be used free of charge for the first 30 minutes. Animal care rooms are also offered to passengers as a special service. At the airport there is also an exhibition hall where cultural events are occasionally held.

The airport hosts a large number of shops where you can shop. The most prominent of these stores are as follows: Afaze, Aldo Lamberti Trattoria, B-iconic, Barb’s Harley Davidson, Brooks Brothers, CNBC News, Gap, Finish Line, Hudson News, InMotion Entertainment, Magic Shoe Shine, Johnston & Murphy, Minute Suites, Pandora, Roster, Swarovski, Tech Stop.

There also many places where you can order food and drink at the airport. These places are Dunkin Donuts, Guava & Java, Chopotle, Chibotle, Cibo Bistro & Wine Bar, Geno's Steaks, Far East, Famous Famiglia, Dunkin Donuts, Asian Chao, Au Bon Pain, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Bruegger's Bagels, Burrito Elito, Jack Duggan's Pub & Restaurant, McDonald's, Local Tavern, Legal Sea Foods, Le Bus Cafe, PinkBerry, Red Mango, Sbarro, Starbucks, Smashburger and Tagliere.

Last Updated: 30 Apr 2017

Transportation to Washington City Center from Airport

Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport

There are different transportation alternatives to reach the city center from Baltimore Airport that is 54 kilometers away from Washington city center and 16 kilometers away from Baltimore center. These alternatives include taxi, bus, train, metro-bus, transfer car and car rental.

Taxi

You can travel to the city center quickly by taking a taxi from the terminal building at Baltimore Airport. The taxis are designed to be extremely safe and comfortable, so you can easily and cozily go from the airport to Washington center.

Bus

You can choose from three different bus lines to travel from Baltimore Airport to the city center. The first of these is the buses called RTA. You can travel in the Central Maryland every day of the week by these buses. Another bus line is the ICC. You can travel between the Gaithersburg Park and the Montgomery region by these buses. The final bus line is the buses number 17 and 99 at your service. You can easily travel by these buses that allow you to go to many places in the city.

Metrobus

Metrobuses are at your service as the buses that allow you to travel between Baltimore Airport and the nearest metro station. You can easily reach the station with a metrobus, which runs every day of the week and departs every 40 minutes.

Train

Train is one of the best transportation options in terms of being both economical and fast. You can choose from different train alternatives as Amtrak, MARC and Light Rail trains. In order to travel by all these trains, you need to go to Marshall Railway Station, which is 1 mile from Baltimore Airport. To reach this station, you can board the buses departing every 12 minutes at Baltimore Airport.

Transfer Car

You easily reach wherever you want to go thanks to transfer facilities that allow you to go to city centers, luxury hotels and individually planned places. You can travel to different parts of the city through the transfer car services provided by the Bayrunner, Supreme and Courtesy companies at the airport.

Rent a car

In order to reach the city center, you may want to rent a car from the companies at Baltimore Airport in which a separate section hosting car rental companies for the passengers. You can travel comfortably by choosing a suitable car at the airport at which different brands and models are offered. Avis, Flightcar, Alamo, Hertz, Budget, National, Dollar, Nextcar, Enterprise, Payless and Thrifty are among the car rental companies you can prefer.

Last Updated: 21 Dec 2016

Dulles Intl. Airport

There are a number of transport options to get you from Dulles Airport, located in the Virginia area, 42 miles west of Washington, to city centers. While there are options such as taxi, bus, metrobus and car rental among the transportation options you will prefer on the highway, the metro is among the transportation options you would prefer on the railway.

Taxi

You can easily get to the city center from Dulles Airport by a taxi, without having to make a reservation, which you can easily find from the main terminal building at the airport. You can reach the city center quickly, comfortably and reliably thanks to taxis that are at your service 24 hours a day, every day of the week. You can pay your taxi fare in cash or by credit card. You can also choose between smoking or non-smoking vehicles, wheelchair-accessible vehicles, or vehicles allowing pets, depending on your needs.

Washington Flyer

The Washington Flyer group, which has various transportation options in Washington metropolitan area, offers various ways of transportation to the passengers. These include taxis, buses and minibuses. With the Washington Flyer Taxi, which operates every hour of the day, you can quickly and reliably get to the city center. The Washington Flyer express buses are at your service as a vehicle that allows you to travel between the metro stop and Dulles Airport. With the Washington Flyer Shared-Ride minibuses, you have the opportunity to travel to numerous destinations along with other passengers.

Bus

City buses are another option you can choose to get to the city center from Dulles Airport. Buses 981 and 983, referred to as the Fairfax Connector, can be found in front of the airport. With these buses you can get to your destination more economically than other options.

Metrobus

You can go to the city center quickly and economically with the metrobus that allows you to travel faster than the buses. You can take the metrobus travelling between the Rosslyn VA and L'Enfant Plaza from the metrobus stop at the airport.

Metro

You can travel to the city center and many other destinations quickly with the metro that you can take from the Silver Line Metro Station, the closest one to Dulles Airport. To get to the station from the airport, you can use the Washington Flyer bus at the airport.

Car Rental

You can choose to go to Washington center by renting a car from the car rental offices located at the main terminal at Dulles Airport. Thanks to the cars, which you can rent with or without driver, you can go wherever you want comfortably without being dependent on anyone. Some of the car rental companies at the airport are Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty.

Last Updated: 07 Feb 2017

Ronald Reagan Washington National  Airport

You have a lot of alternatives you can prefer to reach the city center from Ronald Reagan Airport, which is located close to Washington center, only a 5-kilometer distance. You can take a taxi or you can choose from various transportation alternatives such as bus, metro, shuttle and car rental.

Taxi

You can go to the city center from Ronald Reagan Airport quickly without waiting by taking a taxi that is at your service 24 hours 7 days at the airport. The taxis in Washington are also accessible for disabled passengers using wheelchair and you can pay taxi fare by credit card, as well as you can pay cash.

Metro

You can travel to the city center in a fast, affordable and comfortable way by metro that you can board from B and C terminals of Ronald Reagan Airport. You can easily reach wherever you want thanks to metro that is in service from the early hours of the morning every day of the week.

Shared Rice Shuttle Services

You can prefer to go to the city center by SuperShuttle and Supreme transfer shuttle services that you can take from A, B and C terminal building at Ronald Reagan Airport. You can comfortably reach the city center thanks to these shuttle services that offer high comfort level with the spacious interior area and state-of-the-art equipment.

Rent a car

Another way to get to Ronald Reagan Airport from the city center is to rent a car. You can have a good time by renting a car that will allow you to quickly go to the city center after a comfortable and pleasant journey.

Last Updated: 21 Feb 2017

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Which airports can I use for Philadelphia-Washington flights?

For Philadelphia-Washington flights, you can use Philadelphia Intl. Airport, Philadelphia Railway Station, Trenton Mercer Airport as departure airport, and Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport, Dulles Intl. Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National  Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Philadelphia-Washington and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Philadelphia-Washington is 199 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour .

Which day is the most convenient for Philadelphia-Washington flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Philadelphia-Washington flights is Saturday.

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