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The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) offers monthly passes that are valid for travel on buses, trolleys, trackless trolleys, the Norristown High-Speed Line, Broad Street, and the Market-Frankford Line. Monthly passes are also valid for Regional Rail travel to and from Philadelphia International Airport. Travellers can use their monthly pass on the SEPTA Airport Line at any time, and on weekends and major holidays, they can travel anywhere.
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Monthly TrailPass validity on the SEPTA Airport Line
The SEPTA monthly pass is valid for travel on buses, trolleys, trackless trolleys, the Norristown High-Speed Line, Broad Street, and the Market-Frankford Line. It also includes Regional Rail travel to and from Philadelphia International Airport. The monthly TransPass or Zone 1 TrailPass is valid for travel on Regional Rail within Center City Philadelphia and Fare Zone 1, as well as the Airport Line. The pass is also valid for travel anywhere during weekends and major holidays.
The SEPTA Key card can be loaded with monthly passes and/or funds stored in the Travel Wallet function of the card. The card is valid for up to four years from the date of purchase, as indicated by the last day of the month printed on the card.
The monthly TrailPass is valid on bus, trackless trolley, subway, or trolley services through 2:00 a.m. on the day following the last day of the month. It is also valid for travel on Regional Rail between Center City Philadelphia and the zone indicated on the front of the pass. Fare zones are determined by the distance from Center City Philadelphia.
The Zone 3 TrailPass is valid on weekdays for travel from all outlying stations to Center City Stations, with trains scheduled to arrive at 30th St. Suburban or Jefferson Stations after 9:30 a.m.
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Validity during morning and afternoon rush hours
The validity of the SEPTA monthly TrailPass during morning and afternoon rush hours depends on the specific pass you have. The TrailPass is valid for travel on the Regional Rail between Center City Philadelphia and the zone indicated on the front of the pass. Fare zones are determined by their distance from Center City Philadelphia.
For example, the Zone 3 TrailPass is valid on weekdays for travel from all outlying stations to Center City Stations, but only for trains scheduled to arrive at 30th St. Suburban or Jefferson Stations after 9:30 a.m. This suggests that the Zone 3 TrailPass may not be valid during morning rush hour, as it does not cover trains arriving before 9:30 a.m.
On the other hand, the TransPass+ is valid for travel to and from Center City Philadelphia and Zone 1/Airport at any time. It also allows for travel anywhere during weekends and major holidays.
Additionally, all five of SEPTA's monthly passes are valid for buses, trolleys, trackless trolleys, the Norristown High-Speed Line, Broad Street, and Market-Frankford Line. These passes also grant access to Regional Rail, including travel to and from Philadelphia International Airport.
It is important to note that the SEPTA Key card can be loaded with monthly passes, and these passes are valid for up to four years from the date of purchase. The card can also be used for travel on the Airport Line, which has specific travel rates that apply at all times.
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Validity on weekends and holidays
The SEPTA Monthly Pass is valid for travel on buses, trolleys, trackless trolleys, the Norristown High-Speed Line, Broad Street, and the Market-Frankford Line. It also includes Regional Rail travel to and from Philadelphia International Airport. The pass is valid for anywhere travel on weekends and major holidays, including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The pass is valid for up to eight trips per day, from 12:01 am to 2 am the following day.
The TransPass+ is also valid on Regional Rail for travel to and from Center City Philadelphia, Zone 1/Airport, and anywhere during weekends and major holidays.
The SEPTA Key card can be loaded with monthly passes, which are valid for travel on Bus and Metro and on Regional Rail within Center City Philadelphia and Fare Zones 1 and 2, as well as the Airport Line. These passes are also valid for anywhere travel on weekends and major holidays.
It's important to note that travel rates on the Airport Line from Philadelphia International Airport apply at all times and are based on the station you go to and your payment method.
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Validity on buses, trolleys, and trackless trolleys
The SEPTA TrailPass is a fare option for travel on SEPTA services in Philadelphia. The TrailPass is available as a weekly or monthly pass and can be purchased as a Key Card or paper ticket. The monthly TrailPass is valid for travel on Regional Rail and Transit routes through 2:00 am on the day following the last day of the month.
The TrailPass can be used on all Transit routes, including all buses, trackless trolleys, subways, and trolley services. This is valid for all zones and during all valid periods. The Anywhere TrailPass is also valid for travel to and from all zones on weekends and major holidays.
The validity of the TrailPass on buses, trolleys, and trackless trolleys is not dependent on the time of day or day of the week. However, it is important to note that the TrailPass is not valid for Quick Trip tickets, which are valid for one-way rides on select lines.
Additionally, SEPTA offers a TransPass+ option, which is valid on Regional Rail for travel to and from Center City Philadelphia, Zone 1/Airport, and anywhere during weekends and major holidays.
The TrailPass provides flexibility for passengers travelling within Philadelphia and its outlying stations, with the convenience of using a single pass for various modes of transit, including buses, trolleys, and trackless trolleys.
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Regional Rail travel to/from Philadelphia International Airport
The SEPTA Airport Line connects to other services of the SEPTA Regional Rail Line, with stations at Terminal E/F, Terminal C/D, Terminal B, Terminal A (East), Eastwick, Penn Medicine, 30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Temple. Passengers can transfer at University City, 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson Stations. The regional rail line operates every 30 minutes.
The SEPTA Key card can be used for Regional Rail travel to/from Philadelphia International Airport. The card can be loaded with Daily, Weekly, or Monthly Passes, or with funds stored in the Travel Wallet function. The card is valid for up to four years from the date of purchase. You can load money onto the Travel Wallet and pay as you go, or you can load a daily/three-day/weekly/monthly pass. The card is also available with Multi-Rider, allowing up to five passengers travelling together to pay with a single SEPTA Key Card.
The cost of the Philadelphia Airport train is about $6.75 for a single ride to the city centre and $9.25 for any ride beyond the city centre. Tickets are sold at kiosks located at each terminal platform, which accept cash, credit, debit, tokens, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. If you don't have time to stop by a kiosk, cash and credit cards are accepted on board, but at a higher rate of $8.
The airport is also served by three SEPTA bus routes at Zone 1 of the Arrivals Road outside of baggage claim: Route 37, which goes from South Philadelphia to Chester, PA; Route 108, which goes from the airport to the 69th Street Transportation Centre; and Route 115, which goes from the airport to Delaware County Community College.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, all five of SEPTA’s monthly passes are valid for travel to and from Philadelphia International Airport.
The right monthly pass for you depends on where you travel and when. SEPTA offers monthly passes for Zones 1, 3, and 4.
Yes, the Zone 3 TrailPass is valid during rush hours. However, it is only valid on weekdays on Regional Rail for travel from outlying stations to Center City Stations, arriving at 30th St. Suburban, or Jefferson Stations after 9:30 a.m.
You can purchase a SEPTA Key card and load it with a monthly pass. The card is valid for up to four years from the date of purchase.
