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Uber and Lyft from PHL to University City

We estimate UberX at $28–39 and Lyft at $26–31 for the 7.9-mile trip from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to University City, which takes about 19 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$26–$39

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Lyft is lowest at $26–$31.

Typical prices, not live

Lyft Lyft

4 seats · Lowest

$26–$31

Good confidence. Serves Philadelphia. New to Lyft? First-ride offer

Open in Lyft

Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats

$28–$33

Good confidence. Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) Taxicab and Limousine Division meter rates. Hail one, use a taxi stand or a local taxi app.

Uber UberX

4 seats

$28–$39

Good confidence. Serves Philadelphia. New to Uber? First-ride offer

Open in Uber

Not available for this trip (1)

Waymo has announced Philadelphia, PA but is not open to riders yet.

What these prices include

Each range covers what about half of riders are quoted at this hour. Apps often show different riders different prices at the same moment, so check before you book.

We found no tolls on this route. Tips are not included.

Self-driving service areas are community-traced from operators' published maps and may lag changes. Credit: Robotaxi Tracker (CC BY 4.0) and AV Map.

Estimates, not quotes.

Price by ride type

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$25–34 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$23–28 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$28–39 UberX · 4 seats	$26–31 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$33–45 Priority · 4 seats	$29–36 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$34–48 Comfort · 4 seats	$34–41 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$39–54 UberXL · 6 seats	$35–42 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$55–77 Black · 4 seats	$57–71 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$69–98 Black SUV · 6 seats	$69–86 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$31–44 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the PHL airport pickup fee of $4.40. Tolls we know of are included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $28–33 before tip, from the city's regulated rates, including fuel surcharge ($1.45) and airport egress fee ($1.50). Taxi rates do not surge. See taxi rates in Philadelphia.

Self-driving rides on this route

Self-driving rides in Philadelphia

Waymo. Waymo has announced Philadelphia, PA but is not open to riders yet.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from PHL to University City?

We estimate UberX at $28–39 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $39–54. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from PHL to University City?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $26–31 and Lyft XL at $35–42 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from PHL to University City?

Lyft tends to be a little cheaper on this route in our estimates, but the two are close and either can be cheaper at a given moment. Compare both before booking.

How much is a taxi from PHL to University City?

We estimate a metered taxi at $28–33, before tip. Taxi rates are regulated and do not surge, so a taxi can be the cheaper choice when ride apps are busy.

How long is the ride from PHL to University City?

About 19 minutes for 7.9 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from PHL to University City?

Not for this exact trip right now, based on the service areas we track. Waymo has announced Philadelphia, PA but is not open to riders yet.

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