What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Alfred?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Alfred is to drive which costs $65 - $110 and takes 7h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Alfred?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Alfred is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 33m and costs $180 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Alfred?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Alfred. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Dover via New York City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Alfred?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Alfred. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Wells via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Alfred?

The distance between Philadelphia and Alfred is 403 miles. The road distance is 384 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Alfred without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Alfred without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs $180 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Alfred?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Philadelphia to Alfred, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Alfred bus from?

Philadelphia to Alfred bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Alfred train from?

Philadelphia to Alfred train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Alfred?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Alfred is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs $180 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $230 - $360 and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Alfred bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Alfred bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Alfred train arrive?

Philadelphia to Alfred train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Alfred?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Alfred is 384 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Philadelphia to Alfred.

Where can I stay near Alfred?

There are 267+ hotels available in Alfred.

Philadelphia to Alfred - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Alfred by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Portland, taxi
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Portland (PWM)plane PHL - PWM
2. Take the taxi from Portland-Airport-PWM to Alfredtaxi
3h 33m
$183–673
Drive 381.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Alfredcar 381.8 mi
7h 20m
$70–101
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
2. Take the train from Boston to Wellstrain Downeaster
8h 25m
$180–328
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
2. Take the bus from New York City to Doverbus Dov-Nyc
10h 4m
$231–351
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Portland, taxi
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM)plane EWR - PWM
3. Take the taxi from Portland-Airport-PWM to Alfredtaxi
4h 7m
$621–2,171
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport, drive
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
2. Drive from Manchester-Airport-MHT to Alfredcar
4h 40m
$79–460
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Portland, taxi
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Portland (PWM)plane JFK - PWM
3. Take the taxi from Portland-Airport-PWM to Alfredtaxi
4h 58m
$180–1,055
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Portland, taxi
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Portland (PWM)plane LGA - PWM
3. Take the taxi from Portland-Airport-PWM to Alfredtaxi
5h 38m
$189–1,153
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
2. Take the bus from Boston to Wells Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0265s
10h 13m
$129–204

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Portland (PWM) flights

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Distance: 401 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Alfred, ME, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Alfred via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, Boston, and Wells in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Alfred via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York City, and Dover in around 10h 4m.

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