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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Alexandriaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Alexandria by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane PHL - AEX
    6h 41m
    $164–716

  2. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane ABE - AEX
    9h 54m
    $146–549

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus bus
    35h 16m
    $247–464

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus bus Greyhound 2221 / ...
    37h 50m
    $475–949

  5. Drive 1,274.3 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Alexandriacar car 1,274.3 mi
    22h 43m
    $233–336

  6. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane MDT - AEX
    9h 36m
    $255–1,082

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,149.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Alexandria, LA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Alexandria via Atlanta Bus Station, Baton Rouge Bus Station, and Boyce, LA in around 35h 16m.

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