What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Ann Arbor?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Ann Arbor is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Ann Arbor?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Ann Arbor is to fly and bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $140 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via New York Midtown and Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Ann Arbor?

The distance between Philadelphia and Ann Arbor is 498 miles. The road distance is 581.5 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Ann Arbor without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Ann Arbor without a car is to bus via New York which takes 17h and costs $120 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Ann Arbor?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Philadelphia to Ann Arbor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Ann Arbor bus from?

Philadelphia to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Ann Arbor bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Ann Arbor?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Ann Arbor is 582 miles. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Philadelphia to Ann Arbor.

How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Ann Arbor?

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Where can I stay near Ann Arbor?

There are 125+ hotels available in Ann Arbor.

Philadelphia to Ann Arbor - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Philadelphia International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Detroit (DTW)plane PHL - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
5h 7m
$142–433
Drive 578.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Ann Arborcar 578.2 mi
9h 40m
$106–153
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
17h
$125–205
Train, bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledotrain
3. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
18h 4m
$186–976
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Detroit (DTW)plane EWR - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
6h 2m
$200–1,166
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Detroit (DTW)plane BWI - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
6h 5m
$193–1,228
Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDT - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
7h 26m
$107–532
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Detroit (DTW)plane LGA - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
7h 22m
$188–1,083
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Allentown to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
19h 20m
$121–212

Philadelphia to Ann Arbor by bus

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Distance: 495.2 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via New York Midtown and Toledo in around 17h.

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