What is the cheapest way to get from Dover to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dover to Philadelphia?

The fastest way to get from Dover to Philadelphia is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $190 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Newton, MA and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Needham Junction and arriving at 30th Street Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Dover to Philadelphia?

The distance between Dover and Philadelphia is 313 miles. The road distance is 292.1 miles.

How do I travel from Dover to Philadelphia without a car?

The best way to get from Dover to Philadelphia without a car is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs $85 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Dover to Philadelphia?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Dover to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Philadelphia bus from?

Dover to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Go Buses, depart from Newton, MA station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Philadelphia train from?

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

Train or bus from Dover to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Dover to Philadelphia is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs $85 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $850 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Dover to Philadelphia bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dover to Philadelphia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dover to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Philadelphia is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Dover to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 940+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

Dover to Philadelphia - 9 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Dover to Philadelphia by taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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Taxi to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Dover to Newton - Riverside MBTA Stationtaxi
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
4h 5m
$199–936
Drive 290.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dover to Philadelphiacar 290.4 mi
5h 41m
$53–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newton, MA to Manhattan, NYbus Cambridge
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
7h 1m
$86–108
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
7h 6m
$87–826
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the train from Readville to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
4h 50m
$103–467
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 25m
$547–1,702
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
6h 8m
$112–644
Train to Worcester Regional Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the train from Wellesley Square to Worcestertrain
2. Fly from Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORH - PHL
5h 55m
$77–400
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wellesley Square to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
8h 9m
$73–114

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights

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Distance: 311 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dover to Philadelphia Bus Station via Newton, MA, Manhattan, NY, and New York Midtown in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $170–280 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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