Search Flights from Portland (Portland Intl.) to Philadelphia
Approximate Travel Distance | Approximate Flight Duration | Popular Airlines | Popular Airport |
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360
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1 hour
10 min
| Trenton Mercer Airport |
Transportation to Portland (Portland Intl.) Airport from the City Center
There is only an 8-km distance between the city center and Portland International Airport, which is among the biggest and busiest airports of the state it is located in. Bringing people from any point in the city center to the airport for 24 hours, taxis come first among the vehicles to come to the airport from the city center, which is not so far. Like other cities of the country, Portland is a place where limousines and private shuttles are frequently used for transportation. If you have a private car, you can be at the entrance of the terminals within only a few minutes while coming to the airport from the city center. As an alternative to all of these vehicles, shuttles of many hotels in the city, which are paid or free-of-charge, can be preferred for going to the airport.
Taxi
Taxis can be found within minutes in every corner of Portland’s city center and you can use these cars for reaching the airport. Because the center is very close to the airport, the fee you are going to pay at the end of the journey will generally be low. However, don’t forget that these vehicles can be quite costly if you need to come to the airport from farther places outside Portland’s center. When you come to the airport from central places by a taxi, you will generally pay around 20-30 dollars. If you are concerned about the fee you will pay at the end of your travel before taking one of the taxis, you can go to the airport after learning the average fee from taxi drivers.
Limousine
Limousines are among the vehicles mostly preferred to come to the airport especially by foreign visitors and passengers whose priority is comfort. You can find many limousine firms fulfilling different needs and expectations in the city and take one of these vehicles from any point in the city center after making a reservation. You can make a reservation for a limousine by calling 207-749-6797 for A&S Limousine, complete your transfer with Airport Limousine by making a reservation through 207- 773-3433 or come to the entrance of the airport by a limousine after reserving a Bay Limo vehicle via 207-878-2292. Some of these firms provide large shuttles which are ideal for more crowded groups. Thus, you can find your vehicle at your door by contacting the firm easily when you need to go to the airport from the center as a group.
Hotel Shuttle
Portland is also a place which hosts a lot of hotels. Most hotels in the city offer private shuttles for those who want to come to the airport from the city center. Although hotel shuttles provide customers with services generally free-of-charge or for reasonable prices, you have the chance of making a reservation for shuttles after getting information about the fees you are supposed to pay before using these vehicles. You can call 207-253-5005 for Courtyard by Marriott, one of the hotels offering shuttle service to the airport from the city center of Portland, 207-772-3838 for Econolodge or make your reservation for the hotel shuttles by calling 207-775-6161 for DoubleTree by Hilton before going to the airport. If you are staying at a different hotel, you can choose the vehicle with which you will come to the airport by obtaining information about the airport shuttles and the hours from the receptionists of your hotel.
Private Vehicle
If available, coming to the airport from the city with your private car or a rented car is very easy as well. For this, you can follow I-95 (Maine Turnpike) from the center and leave from the exit 46. Another route you can use while coming to the airport from the city center is to follow I-295, leave from the exit 3 and pursue the directions for Western Avenue, South Portland. If this is your first visit to the city and you don’t know much about the roads, it will be useful to take a navigation device or a map with you and then to set off.
Airport Information
Located 8 kilometers far from the city center of Portland, Portland International Jetport is in service for 24 hours. There are waiting lounges, buffets for shopping and shops for passengers at the airport where there is also a large parking area with the capacity of more than 2000 vehicles. It is possible to find a taxi easily almost all day in the taxi section at the exit of the airport terminal. Information desks of the airport are ready to help the passengers who prefer different alternatives for transportation. If you want to have a look at the souvenirs or magazines and books before you leave the airport, you can find many options here and end your shopping before leaving the terminal.
Last Updated: 22 Nov 2016Transportation to Philadelphia City Center from Airport
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It is known as the largest and most developed city of Pennsylvania, located in the east of the United States of America. Philadelphia is also home to one of the state’s busiest airports.
Philadelphia airport, which welcomes its passengers at a distance of 15 kilometers of the city, attracts as much interest as the city itself, with the facilities it offers, its domestic and international flights. In Philadelphia, passengers can also take advantage of many different means of transportation when traveling to the city center from the airport. This airport offers unique services for its passengers.
In Philadelphia, bus is the most economical option for going to the center of the city from the airport. Those who do not want to be affected by the possible traffic can get on the trains. You can also reach the center of the city by renting a car. Particularly for those who travel as a crowded group, shuttle services can be recommended. Limousines are also at the service of the passengers who want to travel in the city comfortably and luxuriously.
Train
Once you've reached Philadelphia Airport, you can easily find the train station located in the terminal building and get to the city center by using the trains that are operating every 30 minutes. The ticket price of these trains in Philadelphia is also very budget friendly. One way ticket price is 8 dollars. The travel to the center of the city by train takes about 25 minutes. The trains carry passengers to the city center from 05:07 am to 00:07 am.
Bus
Another economical alternative for travelling to the city center from the airport is bus. By using the buses that you will see after leaving the terminal building of Philadelphia Airport, you can reach many parts of the city in an economical and comfortable way. At the A, B, C, D and E terminals of the airport, you can see the buses just outside the area where you receive your baggage. The passengers arriving to the F terminal can also easily reach the buses by coming to the E terminal. Ticket prices for buses are about 3 dollars.
Taxi
You can get to the city center with a quick and comfortable travel by getting on a taxi waiting just outside the area called Zone 5 at the airport. The taxis in the city work with taximeter system and there is not much chance of bargaining about the taxi fares. You must pay at least 10 dollars to travel anywhere in the city by taxi. Generally, you need to pay about 30 dollars for travelling to the city center from the airport. Also, remember that you need to pay at least 1 dollar for each passenger over the age of 12 if you will use a taxi in Philadelphia. You can also pay the fare by your credit card for all of the taxis offering service at the airport. If you have any questions about the taxi service, you can get in contact by calling 215-937-6958.
Shuttle and Limousine
At Philadelphia Airport passengers also have the chance of getting to the city center with comfortable shuttles and limousines. Luxurious shuttles and limousines are waiting for their passengers just outside the area called Zone 6 at the airport. If you wish, in Zone 7 you can also find services that you can use as a shared car. The fares for this service can vary in different periods. You can also contact 215-937-6958 to find out about the latest fares and to get detailed information about this service.
Car Rental
Car rental is one of the most preferred transportation alternatives in the city. It is very attractive option in the city thanks to the wide and ordered roads, the drivers who obey the traffic rules, and of course the comfortable American cars. Among the car rental companies that meet the passengers in the city, there are famous brands such as AVIS, Alamo, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National. Before your travel, you can visit the websites of these companies to analyze the vehicle options and make a reservation for the vehicle you want to rent. Remember that one of most important conditions for renting a car in the city is to have a valid driver's license.
Private Car
If you want to get to the city center of Philadelphia from the airport by your own car, you just need to follow certain directions. After you leave the airport, the I-95 South or I-76 East roads will lead you to the center of Philadelphia in a very short time. By following I-95 South, you can also reach NJ Turnpike.
Bicycle
Bicycle is one of the commonly used means of transportation in the city. The situation is not so different when travelling from the airport to the city center. Thanks to the ordered roads and generally little traffic in Philadelphia, it is possible to get from the airport to the city center by using your bicycle. Moreover, you have the possibility to leave your bicycle for up to 72 hours in the parking areas at the airport. By bicycle, you reach the Platt Bridge region by fallowing the road PA 291 West.
Philadelphia Intl. Airport
Passengers who want to reach the city from Philadelphia International Airport are provided with public transportation by trains. In addition to renting private cars at the airport, the passengers can rent a limousine with a private driver and go whenever they wish by making a unique city tour. Among all alternatives, taxis stand out as the means of transportation mostly preferred by passengers.
Taxi
All City Cabs, Capital, City Cab, Cresent, Liberty, Olde City, PHL Cab, Quaker City, Victory and Yellow Cab companies at Philadelphia International Airport are charging fixed rates to take the passengers to the city center. Travelers can pay by cash or credit card. Starting with the second person, there is a $ 1 charge for each extra person, in addition to the fixed rate. There is no extra charge for passengers under 12 years old.
Train
Trains with departure point F Terminal pass through the terminals E, D, C, B and A, respectively, to transport passengers to the Jefferson Railway Station in the city center. Trains, with an interval of half an hour, operate between 05:07 and midnight. Passengers wanting to board the train need to buy tickets from the counters before traveling.
Limousine Rental
The staff at the information desk at the airport next to the luggage delivery areas in the terminal communicates with American Limo, Atlantic Sedan Service, Delaware Express and Tropiano rental companies for those passengers who want to rent a limousine. You can information on fees and other matters from the staff, rent your limousine and pay the fare to limousine drivers by cash or credit card.
Car Rental
You can rent a car 24/7 from the offices of Hertz, Avis, National, Dollar and Enterprise companies located in Philadelphia International Airport's extensive park area to get to the city center.
Frequently Asked Questions
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For Portland (Portland Intl.)-Philadelphia flights, you can use Portland Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Mustin Alf Airport, Northeast Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia Intl. Airport, Philadelphia Railway Station, Essington Airport, Trenton Mercer Airport, Wings Field Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Portland (Portland Intl.)-Philadelphia is 579 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
