What is the cheapest way to get from Alewife Station to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from Alewife Station to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alewife Station to Philadelphia?

The fastest way to get from Alewife Station to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $170 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Alewife Station and Philadelphia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cambridge and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station station. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Alewife Station and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct train from Alewife Station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Alewife and arriving at 30th Street Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Alewife Station to Philadelphia?

The distance between Alewife Station and Philadelphia is 330 miles. The road distance is 299.6 miles.

How do I travel from Alewife Station to Philadelphia without a car?

The best way to get from Alewife Station to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs $70 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Alewife Station to Philadelphia?

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Alewife Station to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alewife Station to Philadelphia bus from?

Alewife Station to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Go Buses, depart from Cambridge - Alewife Station.

Where do I catch the Alewife Station to Philadelphia train from?

Alewife Station to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Alewife Station to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Alewife Station to Philadelphia is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs $70 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 7h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $1,000 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Alewife Station to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Alewife Station to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Go Buses, arrive at Manhattan, NY station.

Where does the Alewife Station to Philadelphia train arrive?

Alewife Station to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Alewife Station to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Alewife Station to Philadelphia is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Alewife Station to Philadelphia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Alewife Station to Philadelphia?

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There are 10 ways to get from Alewife Station to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 57m
$72–802
Bus via South Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
8h 17m
$53–112
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Cambridge - Alewife Station to Manhattan, NYbus Cambridge
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
7h 4m
$65–90
Drive 297.8 mi
1. Drive from Alewife Station to Philadelphiacar 297.8 mi
5h 45m
$55–79
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
4h 20m
$177–959
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Cambridge to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2619
8h 15m
$55–100
Fly Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 27m
$238–1,625
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MHT - PHL
5h 46m
$87–500
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
6h 9m
$69–411
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 41m
$489–1,661

Alewife Station to Philadelphia by subway and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 328.1 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Alewife Station, MA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 5h 52m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge - Alewife Station to Philadelphia Bus Station via Manhattan, NY and New York Midtown in around 7h 4m.

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