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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Arusha by train, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane plane JFK - JRO
    3. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi taxi
    22h 6m
    $702–1,636

  2. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Nairobi, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane JFK - NBO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arushashuttle bus
    24h 33m
    $487–1,565

  3. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane plane EWR - JRO
    3. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi taxi
    21h 33m
    $638–2,167

  4. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane plane PHL - JRO
    2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi taxi
    20h 58m
    $570–1,124

  5. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Arusha

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Arusha (ARK)plane plane JFK - ARK
    22h 36m
    $588–2,120

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Nairobi, shuttle

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane PHL - NBO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arushashuttle bus
    27h 25m
    $625–2,553

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration19h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$615Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 12,228 km
  • Duration: 22h 6m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Arusha, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Arusha. However, you can take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, walk to Penn Station, take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), then take the taxi to Arusha. Alternatively, you can take the train to Newark Liberty International Airport, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), then take the taxi to Arusha.

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