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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Arlington is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Arlington is to fly and subway and line 77 bus which takes 3h 52m and costs $170 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Arlington?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Arlington. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Massachusetts Ave @ Central St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Arlington?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Arlington. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Porter via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Arlington?

The distance between Philadelphia and Arlington is 331 miles. The road distance is 300.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Arlington without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $100 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Philadelphia to Arlington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Arlington bus from?

Philadelphia to Arlington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Arlington train from?

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

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Arlington?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Arlington is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus via South Station, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Arlington bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Arlington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Arlington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Arlington?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Arlington is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Philadelphia to Arlington.

Where can I stay near Arlington?

There are 1771+ hotels available in Arlington.

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Arlington by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, bus, bus (Flixbus), or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 57m
$108–220
Drive 298.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Arlingtoncar 298.5 mi
5h 43m
$55–79
Bus via South Station
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
7h 59m
$56–114
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, subway, line 77 bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2. Take the subway from South Station to Portersubway
3. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta to Massachusetts Ave @ Central Stbus
3h 52m
$178–966
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Cambridge - Alewife Stationbus Manhattan-Cambridge
8h 20m
$64–93
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
4h 37m
$490–1,665
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
6h 13m
$79–466

Philadelphia to Arlington by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

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5h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 329.2 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Arlington, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Massachusetts Ave @ Central St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, South Station, South Station, Porter, and Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta in around 7h 59m.

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