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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Galwayby plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Galway by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane PHL - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    13h 32m
    €369–1,425

  2. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane JFK - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    14h 46m
    €240–1,487

  3. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    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 Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane JFK - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    12h 57m
    €247–1,372

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane EWR - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    12h 27m
    €295–1,081

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane PHL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    13h 21m
    €422–990

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EWR - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    13h 56m
    €318–1,046

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration10h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€349Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,203.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 32m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Galway. However, you can take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, 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 Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt.

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