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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Charlestown is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Charlestown is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $180 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Charlestown?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Bunker Hill St @ Polk St via Devonshire St @ Milk St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Charlestown?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Community College via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Charlestown?

The distance between Philadelphia and Charlestown is 325 miles. The road distance is 302.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Charlestown without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $100 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Philadelphia to Charlestown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Charlestown bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Charlestown train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Charlestown?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Charlestown is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $180 - $1,000 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Charlestown bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Charlestown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Charlestown train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Charlestown?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Charlestown is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Philadelphia to Charlestown.

Where can I stay near Charlestown?

There are 1839+ hotels available in Charlestown.

Philadelphia to Charlestown - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Charlestown by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 16m
$106–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
7h 59m
$53–103
Drive 300.9 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Charlestowncar 300.9 mi
5h 46m
$55–80
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
3h 31m
$185–965
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
8h 13m
$54–103
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 16m
$497–1,664
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4h 56m
$247–1,627
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Rugglestrain
5h 33m
$60–322
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
5h 33m
$86–965

Philadelphia to Charlestown by train and subway (Amtrak)

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Distance: 322.9 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Charlestown, 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 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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