Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is about a 34-minute drive from WoodSpring Suites Philadelphia Northeast. For PHL airport transportation, you can choose a taxi or app-based rideshare at the airport, or take SEPTA service toward the city and arrange the onward trip separately.
- Public transit: SEPTA Airport Line and bus Routes 37, 108 and 115 serve PHL.
- Taxi pickup: Ground Transportation Zone 5.
- Rideshare pickup: Ride App Zone 7.
Where the hotel is in relation to PHL
SEPTA serves PHL, with service between the airport and Center City.
Philadelphia city centre is about a 22-minute drive from WoodSpring Suites. For local route context beyond the airport trip, see how to get around Philadelphia from the Northeast.
Driving and taxi options
A taxi or rideshare lets you leave PHL by road, with separate designated pickup zones for each service. For a taxi, follow signs through baggage claim to the S. Commercial Roadway, Ground Transportation Zone 5. App-based rideshare pickup is in Ride App Zone 7 on S. Commercial Road, outside each baggage claim.
PHL says the airport egress fee for metered taxi trips leaving the airport is $1.50. The $32 one-way flat taxi rate applies only between PHL and the defined Center City zone, not to destinations outside it, so it does not set a fare for Northeast Philadelphia.
Use only authorized drivers in the designated pickup areas. PHL advises passengers not to accept rides from drivers who approach them inside the airport, wait outside the assigned zones, or cannot be identified as authorized taxi or rideshare drivers.
Public transit connections
SEPTA’s Airport Line and bus Routes 37, 108 and 115 serve PHL. The Airport Line travels between the airport and Center City in approximately 25 minutes, with one intermediate stop; that time describes the airport-to-Center-City trip, not the full journey to Northeast Philadelphia.
At the airport, Airport Line stations serve Terminals A-East, B, C-D and E. If you are at Terminal F, use the Terminal E station. SEPTA buses board at Ground Transportation Zone 1 outside baggage claim; from Terminal F, board outside Terminal E baggage claim.
SEPTA fares from PHL to Center City stations are $8.75 with SEPTA Key, contactless payment or Quick Trip, and $11 onboard. For other stations, fares are $8.75 with SEPTA Key or contactless payment and $11 with Quick Trip. For details on other rail connections around the hotel area, see Philadelphia train station options near Northeast Philadelphia.
Shuttle availability and what to verify
PHL lists hotel courtesy shuttle pickup at Ground Transportation Zone 4, but that does not confirm that a particular hotel offers a shuttle. Confirm directly with your hotel before relying on one.
For shuttle-van or limousine service, PHL advises reserving in advance. You can also make reservations using the ground-transportation phones in airport baggage-claim areas. Shuttle pickup is separate from the taxi and rideshare zones, so follow the airport signs for the service you booked.
Choosing a route for your arrival
For a direct road trip, compare a taxi with an app-based ride and use the matching designated pickup area. The airport’s Center City flat taxi rate does not apply to destinations outside that zone, so confirm the fare for your actual destination before setting off.
If you prefer SEPTA, decide whether the Airport Line or a bus suits your airport departure, then plan the onward trip from the city separately. For a reserved shuttle or limousine, confirm the booking and pickup instructions in advance.
Fares and airport procedures can change, so check the official site before you go: consult SEPTA for transit fares and service, and PHL for airport pickup information.
FAQs
How long is the drive from PHL to Northeast Philadelphia?
It takes about 34 minutes by car from PHL to WoodSpring Suites Philadelphia Northeast.
Where do taxis and rideshares pick up at PHL?
Taxis use Ground Transportation Zone 5 on the S. Commercial Roadway. App-based rideshares use Ride App Zone 7 on S. Commercial Road, outside each baggage claim.
Does SEPTA run from PHL to Center City?
Yes. The Airport Line serves PHL and takes approximately 25 minutes between the airport and Center City, with one intermediate stop. SEPTA buses 37, 108 and 115 also serve the airport.
Can I take a hotel shuttle from PHL?
PHL lists hotel courtesy shuttle pickup at Ground Transportation Zone 4. Confirm directly with your hotel whether it offers service; shuttle-van or limousine service can be reserved in advance.