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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Independenceby train, bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 11 ways to get from Philadelphia to Independence by train, bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from DC Union Station to Rural King Shopping Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Rural King Shopping Center to Independencetaxi taxi
    10h 14m
    $146–798

  2. Drive 451.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Independencecar car 451.3 mi
    8h 48m
    $83–119

  3. Train, bus, taxi via Roanoke

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain train
    3. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Max Meadowsbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Max Meadows to Independencetaxi taxi
    11h 26m
    $206–926

  4. Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane PHL - ROA
    2. Take the bus from Airport to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Route 460 Park and Ride to Rural King Shopping Centerbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Rural King Shopping Center to Independencetaxi taxi
    7h 27m
    $164–578

  5. Train, bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lotbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Independencetaxi taxi
    10h 39m
    $151–783

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from DC Union Station to Rural King Shopping Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Rural King Shopping Center to Independencetaxi taxi
    11h 1m
    $137–206

  7. Bus, taxi via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Spring Garden to Baltimorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Max Meadowsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Max Meadows to Independencetaxi taxi
    13h 39m
    $168–275

  8. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane PHL - GSO
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Wythevillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Wytheville to Independencetaxi taxi
    7h 31m
    $229–916

  9. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane PHL - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Max Meadowsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Max Meadows to Independencetaxi taxi
    8h 4m
    $233–369

  10. Fly to Asheville Regional Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane PHL - AVL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Asheville Airport to Black Bear Resortshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Black Bear Resort to Damascus, VAshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from White Top Station to Independencetaxi taxi
    9h 43m
    $459–879

  11. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PHL - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Durham to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Wythevillebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Wytheville to Independencetaxi taxi
    10h 18m
    $178–553

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 483.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 14m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Independence, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Independence. However, you can take the train to Washington Union Station, walk to DC Union Station, take the bus to Rural King Shopping Center, then take the taxi to Independence. Alternatively, you can take the train to Washington Union Station, take the train to Roanoke, walk to Downtown Market, take the bus to 3rd St Station Star Line, walk to Roanoke Bus Stop, take the bus to Max Meadows, then take the taxi to Independence.

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