There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Alexandria by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Huntingdon Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
3h 51m$85–155Drive 202 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Alexandriacar 202 mi
3h 49m$37–54Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Tyrone Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0400s
5h 18m$63–99Fly, taxi
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
- Take the taxi from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Alexandriataxi
3h 30m$148–513
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Alexandria is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Alexandria is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 30m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Alexandria. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Tyrone Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Alexandria station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Huntingdon Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Alexandria is 207 miles. The road distance is 203.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Alexandria without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Philadelphia to Alexandria, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Alexandria bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Alexandria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Alexandria is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $80 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Alexandria, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Huntingdon Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Tyrone Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Huntingdon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Tyrone Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Alexandria bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tyrone Bus Stop station.
Philadelphia to Alexandria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Huntingdon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Alexandria is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Philadelphia to Alexandria.
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