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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Aldersonby plane, car, train (Amtrak), or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Alderson by plane, car, train (Amtrak), or bus

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane PHL - ROA
    2. Drive from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Aldersoncar car
    4h 58m
    $88–465

  2. Drive 394.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Aldersoncar car 394.5 mi
    7h 35m
    $72–104

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Alderson Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 35m
    $116–813

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Squires Ebndbus bus
    3. Drive from Squires Ebnd to Aldersoncar car
    11h 42m
    $73–112

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Alderson Stationtrain train Cardinal
    10h 1m
    $130–260

Philadelphia to Alderson by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Alderson, WV, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Alderson Station via Washington Union Station in around 9h 35m.

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