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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Appalachian Trailby plane, taxi, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Appalachian Trail by plane, taxi, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane PHL - ROA
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Appalachian Trailtaxi taxi
    4h 4m
    $163–543

  2. Drive 388 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Appalachian Trailcar car 388 mi
    7h 37m
    $71–103

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Appalachian Trailtaxi taxi
    9h 18m
    $186–893

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Squires Ebndbus bus Valley Flyer
    10h 28m
    $99–146

  5. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1bus bus Swb
    16h 10m
    $101–175

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 358.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Appalachian Trail, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Appalachian Trail via Washington Union Station and Squires Ebnd in around 10h 28m.

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