FREE PARKING. DIRECT RIDE. LESS STRESS.

Claymont PHL
Connector

Your airport ride starts here.

Park free in Claymont. Board one direct shuttle. Arrive at Philadelphia International Airport with less cost, less uncertainty, and far less stress.

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Pilot development is underway

STARTClaymont Transportation Center

DIRECT TOPhiladelphia International Airport

COMMUNITY VOICES

1,000+

Responses—and growing.

Next goal1,000 voices

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WHAT FUTURE RIDERS ARE ASKING FOR

Make it direct.

A convenient, reliable airport connection without unnecessary transfers.

Community priority

Keep it affordable.

Free parking and sensible fares that make the entire travel day easier.

Community priority

SEE THE VISION

More than a ride.
A better travel day.

The Connector is being designed as a simple, professional experience from the moment you arrive in Claymont until the moment you reach the airport.

Travelers boarding the branded Claymont PHL Connector shuttle

START EASY

Park & board in Claymont

Free parking and a clear boarding point—without the airport garage.

Clean modern Claymont PHL Connector shuttle interior

RIDE COMFORTABLY

Settle in. We handle the road.

Branded Claymont PHL Connector shuttle arriving at an airport terminal

ARRIVE READY

Step out at the airport.

ONE DIRECT CONNECTION

Claymont
to PHL.

The first phase is focused on one practical route: scheduled direct transportation from the Claymont Transportation Center to Philadelphia International Airport.

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PLANNED PILOT ROUTE COMING SOON

DEPART

Claymont Transportation Center

Approximately 800 free parking spaces · Direct I-95 access · Rail and bus connections

DIRECT CONNECTOR

ARRIVE

Philadelphia International Airport

A simpler alternative to airport parking, rideshare surge pricing, and multiple transfers

Entrance to the Claymont McDowell Transportation Center — THE STARTING POINTClaymont McDowell Transportation Center

DELAWARE’S NORTHERN GATEWAY

Why Claymont?

Claymont offers the location, infrastructure, and regional access to make a direct airport connector practical—starting from an established transportation center built to connect the region.

~800Free parking spacesI-95Direct regional access

Free parking

Approximately 800 free spaces help travelers avoid daily airport parking costs.

I-95 access

A highly visible transportation hub positioned for northern Delaware and the wider region.

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Connected hub

Existing rail, bus, bicycle, and pedestrian connections support a true mobility center.

Delaware first

A homegrown solution shaped around the travel needs of Delaware residents.

COMMUNITY-VALIDATED DEMAND

People asked for
direct, reliable, affordable.

More than 500 community members helped shape the initiative. The strongest message was consistent: make the route direct, keep parking free, and create a service people can depend on.

FEATURED COVERAGE

The vision is
making news.

Regional media are following the growing community support behind a direct connection between Claymont and Philadelphia International Airport.

WDELVIDEO FEATURE

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION

Support Builds for Claymont-PHL Connection

WDEL highlights the momentum, community response, and vision behind the proposed Connector.

Watch the WDEL feature

DPMTHE GREEN · JUNE 19, 2026

DELAWARE PUBLIC MEDIA

Can a Regional Shuttle Bring Life to Claymont Transportation Center?

Host Tom Byrne speaks with Tony Benson about reactivating the transportation center and building stronger regional connections.

Read and listen

PHL IS THE FIRST STOP

A launch point for
more connections.

After a successful airport pilot, future routes will be evaluated using rider demand, operating performance, and strong community partnerships.

Sports & entertainment

Potential event-day transportation to stadiums, arenas, concerts, and festivals.

Tourism & attractions

Convenient access to Philadelphia’s historic, cultural, dining, and visitor destinations.

Institutions & groups

Future group solutions for hotels, employers, colleges, hospitals, and community partners.

KNOW BEFORE WE GO

Questions,
answered.

Is the Connector operating now?+

Not yet. The Claymont PHL Connector is in pilot development. Funding, operating agreements, compliance, scheduling, and the qualified transportation operator must be finalized before service begins.

What will a trip cost?+

Final pilot fares have not been announced. Community research showed the strongest preference for a $30–$50 round-trip range, and affordability remains central to the design.

Will parking be free?+

The planned hub at the Claymont Transportation Center offers approximately 800 free parking spaces. Final instructions will confirm designated parking and boarding areas.

Who will operate the shuttle?+

The service is designed as an asset-light partnership with a qualified, insured transportation operator responsible for vehicles, drivers, safety, scheduling, and route operations.

How can I get updates or become a partner?+

Join the early rider list or contact the Claymont PHL Connector at claymontphlconnector@gmail.com or 267-738-7300.

BE FIRST TO RIDE

Get closer to
the first trip.

Join the Claymont PHL Connector Early Rider List for access to launch updates, proposed schedules, reservation details, and opportunities to help shape the pilot.

01 Launch announcements02 Proposed schedules03 Reservation updates

EARLY RIDER REGISTRATIONPILOT DEVELOPMENT

BE THERE FROM THE BEGINNING

Let’s get
moving.

Get pilot announcements and opportunities to ride, partner, sponsor, or help bring the Connector to life.

Take the survey Join the early rider list 267-738-7300 claymontphlconnector@gmail.com

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