There are 7 ways to get from Groton to Philadelphia by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Manchester Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Groton to Manchester-Airport-MHTtaxi
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MHT - PHL
3h 5m$257–804Drive 296.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Groton to Philadelphiacar 296.9 mi
5h 50m$55–79Train
- Take the train from Ayer to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
7h 59m$95–834Bus
- 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 / ...
8h 17m$82–119Taxi to Worcester Regional Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Groton to Worcester-Airport-ORHtaxi
- Fly from Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORH - PHL
3h 6m$159–501Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ayer to North Stationtrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
5h 16m$197–939Train, bus
- Take the train from Ayer to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the bus from Cambridge to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2619
10h 25m$75–119
Manchester Airport (MHT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Groton to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Groton to Philadelphia is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $250 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Groton to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from MART ITC Fitchburg and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Worcester Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Groton to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Ayer and arriving at 30th Street Station via Porter and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Groton and Philadelphia is 326 miles. The road distance is 298.6 miles.
The best way to get from Groton to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs $95 - $850.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Groton to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Groton to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, depart from MART ITC Fitchburg station.
Groton to Philadelphia train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ayer station.
The best way to get from Groton to Philadelphia is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs $95 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Groton, MA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Groton to 30th Street Station via Ayer, Porter, Porter, South Station, and Boston in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Groton to Philadelphia Bus Station via MART ITC Fitchburg and Worcester Union Station in around 8h 17m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Worcester Regional Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Train from Ayer to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
Train from Ayer to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
Train from Ayer to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
Bus from MART ITC Fitchburg to Union Station, Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Montachusett Regional Transit Authority
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $100–200
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Booking & Getting There
Groton to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, arrive at Union Station, Worcester.
Groton to Philadelphia train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Groton to Philadelphia is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Groton to Philadelphia.
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