There are 5 ways to get from Gardner to Philadelphia by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Gardner to Worcester-Airport-ORHtaxi
- Fly from Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORH - PHL
3h$130–461Drive 279.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gardner to Philadelphiacar 279.4 mi
5h 41m$48–69Bus
- Take the bus from MART ITC Fitchburg to Union Station, Worcesterbus Fitchburg-Leominster-Worcester Commuter
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
9h 25m$55–85Train
- Take the train from Wachusett to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
9h 32m$82–819Train, bus
- Take the train from Wachusett to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the bus from Cambridge to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2619
11h 58m$67–104
Gardner to Philadelphia by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gardner to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Gardner to Philadelphia is to taxi and fly which takes 3h and costs $130 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Gardner to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from City Hall Ave/Connors St and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via MART ITC Fitchburg and Worcester Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Gardner to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Wachusett and arriving at 30th Street Station via Porter and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Gardner and Philadelphia is 277 miles. The road distance is 281 miles.
The best way to get from Gardner to Philadelphia without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Gardner to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Gardner to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, depart from MART ITC Fitchburg station.
Gardner to Philadelphia train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wachusett station.
The best way to get from Gardner to Philadelphia is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $850 and takes 9h 32m.
What companies run services between Gardner, MA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from City Hall Ave/Connors St to Philadelphia Bus Station via MART ITC Fitchburg and Worcester Union Station in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from City Hall Ave/Connors St to 30th Street Station via Wachusett Station, Wachusett, Porter, Porter, South Station, and Boston in around 9h 32m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Worcester Regional Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Train from Wachusett to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
Train from Wachusett to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $170–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
Bus from MART ITC Fitchburg to Union Station, Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Montachusett Regional Transit Authority
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cambridge to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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Booking & Getting There
Gardner to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, arrive at Union Station, Worcester.
Gardner to Philadelphia train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gardner to Philadelphia is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Gardner to Philadelphia.
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