There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Ashland by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tri-State Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane PHL - HTS
6h 24m$126–582Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
13h 40m$84–187Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
14h 39m$180–390Drive 525 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Ashlandcar 525 mi
8h 51m$96–139Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane PHL - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ashlandcar
5h 28m$205–1,138Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane PHL - CMH
- Take the bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus
7h 35m$185–543
Philadelphia to Ashland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Ashland is to bus which costs $80 - $190 and takes 13h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Ashland is to fly and drive which takes 5h 28m and costs $200 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Ashland station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Ashland Bus Station via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Ashland Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 14h 39m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Ashland is 426 miles. The road distance is 528 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Ashland without a car is to bus which takes 13h 40m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Philadelphia to Ashland, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Ashland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Ashland is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $190 and takes 13h 40m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $390 and takes 14h 39m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Ashland, KY, USA?
American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Tri-State Airport (HTS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Ashland Bus Station via Columbus in around 13h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Tri-State Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Tri-State Airport via Richmond, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ashland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–390
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Ashland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Philadelphia to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ashland Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Ashland is 528 miles. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Philadelphia to Ashland.
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