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| Popular Airport | Lester B. Pearson Intl. - Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 540 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Philadelphia City Center
Philadelphia Intl. Airport
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.
Transportation to Toronto City Center from Airport
Billy Bishop - Toronto Island Airport
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is located on the Toronto Islands in Toronto. The airport is a small international airport that doesn’t handle as many passengers as Toronto Pearson International Airport, nor is it as large yet it is an important airport for the country. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is used for general aviation and regional services operated by turboprop planes. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is in very close proximity to downtown Toronto, therefore transportation to the city center from the airport is quite easy.
Pedestrian
A very interesting aspect of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is that it is features a pedestrian tunnel that connects the airport to the mainland. The pedestrian tunnel opened in 2015 and provides direct access to the mainland from the airport. The tunnel provides access to the mainland pavilion, east of the airport’s ferry terminal. The total time to walk the distance from the airport to the mainland using the tunnel is about 6 minutes.
Ferry
Passengers can also get to the mainland by ferry. Since the distance between the airport and the mainland is so close these ferries operate on the shortest ferry route in the world. The ferry station is located on Bathurst Street (which is also a metro stop, Bathurst Station) and runs every 15 minutes. The ferry is free for pedestrians and $11 for vehicles.
Rental Car
You can get to the city from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport by car using the ferry. Passengers can rent a car at the airport by using one of the onsite rental car companies. Rental car companies that are located at the airport include Hertz and Enterprise. Renting a car is also a great way to get around the city. There are also other rental car companies located offsite.
Tram
Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is by tram. The tram departs from close to the airport’s ferry terminal and provides transportation to the city center. You can take tram lines 511 Bathurst and 509 Harbourfront.
John C. Munro Hamilton Intl. Airport
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, also known as Hamilton International is located in Mount Hope 64 km from downtown Toronto. Hamilton Airport is considered an alternative airport that acts as a reliever for Toronto Pearson International Airport. Passengers can get to the city center from the airport by using GO Transit buses that provide transportation to Union Station. Renting a car is another viable option to get to downtown Toronto from Hamilton International. Due to the airport’s distance from the city center, taking a taxi would not be the best transportation alternative.
Lester B. Pearson Intl. - Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport is actually located outside of the Toronto city limits. The airport is located 22.5 km from downtown Toronto. This international airport is located in Mississauga with a portion of it extending into the Etobicoke district. Toronto Pearson International Airport is Canada’s biggest and busiest airport. You can get to the city center from the airport by train, shuttles, taxis, and rental cars.
Train
Taking the train from Toronto Pearson International Airport to downtown Toronto is a very convenient transportation alternative. There is a train line that runs directly from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Union Station downtown. The train from the airport to downtown takes about 25 minutes and trains run every 15 minutes. However, this train line to the city is more expensive than other public transportation alternatives. The UP Express (Union Pearson Express) departs from the Toronto Pearson Terminal 1 Station.
Bus
GO Transit is a bus service that provides transportation from Toronto Pearson International Airport to North York, Hamilton, Oakville, and Mississauga. GO bus routes run hourly, every day of the week and every 30 minutes during rush hour on weekdays. The GO bus terminals and routes you can take to get to the city center from Toronto Pearson International Airport vary depending on your destination in the city. For more detailed information please visit GO Transit’s website.
The 192 Airport Rocket, operated by the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) also provides transportation directly from Toronto Pearson International Airport to the city. The 192 Airport Rocket departs from Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. This express service provides transportation between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Kipling Station (Bloor-Danforth Subway Line). This bus operates every day of the week and runs every 10 minutes. This express service takes about 25 minutes to get to the city. The TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) also operates other bus routes that provide direct transportation from Toronto Pearson International Airport to various stations in the city but they make other stops along the way. These buses take between 55 minutes to over an hour to get to the city. For more detailed information on bus routes and stations please visit Toronto Pearson International Airport’s website.
Metro
The fastest and most practical means of public transportation in the city is the metro. The metro provides access to central locations in the city. The metro runs every 2-5 minutes and contains 4 separate lines. The first stop on the Bloor-Danforth line, heading west, is the Kipling Station. The 192 Airport Rocket bus route, operated by the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission), heads to Kipling Station from the airport. From Kipling Station passengers can easily access other metro stations in the city.
Metro Line 1 (the yellow line), the Yonge-University Line runs a U-shaped route. The north-south line operates between Yonge Street, Finch Avenue East, Union Station, Allen Road, and Sheppard Avenue West. From the Bloor-Yonge, St. George, and Spadina stations travelers can transfer to the Sheppard-Yonge Station on Metro Line 2.
Metro Line 2 (the green line), the Bloor-Danforth Line travels between Bloor Street West, Bloor Street East and Danforth Avenue in the east-west direction. Travelers can transfer to Metro Line 1 from the Bloor-Yonge, St George and Spadina stations and to Metro Line 3 from the Kennedy station.
Metro Line 3 (the blue line), the Scarborough Line travels between Eglinton Avenue East and Kennedy Road stations. Travelers can transfer to Metro Line 2 from Kennedy Station.
Metro Line 4 (the purple line) the Sheppard Line travels in the direction of Sheppard Avenue East. Travelers can transfer to Metro Line 1 from the Sheppard-Yonge station.
Tram
The tram is the second most widely used means of public transportation in Toronto, after the metro. The tram provides a practical way to access places that the metro cannot access. The tram also acts as a support system in between metro lines. To get to the city from Toronto Pearson International Airport you have to first get to Kipling Metro Station using the 192 Airport Rocket bus. Kipling Station is the first stop on Metro Line 2. From this station you can take line 504 or 505 to West Station or Broadview, line 511 to Bathurst Station, line 510 to Spadina Station, or line 506 to Main Street Station.
Taxi
Taxis are a convenient and comfortable transportation alternative to get to the city center from Toronto Pearson International Airport. Taxis provide a safe and comfortable ride to the city however they are an expensive method of transportation. Taxis are equipped with credit card technology so passengers can pay using cash or credit. Taxis are easily accessible from the arrivals level of the terminals. There is a flat rate that varies depending on your destination. For more information about taxi companies and fares places visit Toronto Pearson International Airport’s website.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport and a great option for getting around in the city during your trip. However, parking in the city can be problematic so keep that in mind. There are various rental car companies located at Toronto Pearson International Airport such as Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and Alamo. These rental car companies are located on Level 1 of the parking lot at Terminals 1 and 3. There are also several rental car companies with offices off-site, which offer pick-up services at the airport. For more detailed information on rental car companies please visit Toronto Pearson International Airport’s website.
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