There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Athol by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Worcester Regional Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
- Take the taxi from Worcester-Airport-ORH to Atholtaxi
3h 50m$153–514Drive 271.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Atholcar 271.8 mi
5h 35m$50–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Greenfield Amtrak Stationtrain Vermonter
8h 1m$68–159Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Athol MAbus Greyhound US0256S
8h 10m$51–85Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
- Take the bus from Boston to Athol MAbus
6h 59m$187–930Fly to Bradley International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
- Take the train from Windsor Locks to Greenfield Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 39m$84–513Bus via New York (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Athol MAbus Greyhound US0256S
9h 30m$52–85
Philadelphia to Athol by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Athol is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Athol is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 50m and costs $150 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Athol. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Athol MA via Springfield Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Athol station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Greenfield Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Athol is 286 miles. The road distance is 273.4 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Athol without a car is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Philadelphia to Athol, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Athol bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Athol train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Athol is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Athol, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Greenfield Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–160 and the journey takes 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Athol MA via Springfield Union Station in around 8h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Worcester Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Greenfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Windsor Locks to Greenfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–30
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Worcester Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-459-1611
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-754-3211
- Website
- yellowcabworcester.com
Ready & Ride Transportation Inc.
- Phone
- +1 508 754 1414
- Website
- readyandride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Athol bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Philadelphia to Athol train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greenfield Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Athol is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Philadelphia to Athol.
Book your Philadelphia to Athol bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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