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

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Independence by plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane PHL - GSO
    2. Drive from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Independencecar car
    4h 58m
    $89–499

  2. Drive  451.3 mi

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

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    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

  4. 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
    $257–963

  5. 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 Christiansburg to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lotbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Independencetaxi taxi
    7h 37m
    $165–576

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    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
    11h 26m
    $142–186

  7. Bus, taxi via Baltimore (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Max Meadowsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Max Meadows to Independencetaxi taxi
    16h 19m
    $181–256

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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 Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), then drive to Independence. Alternatively, you can take the train to Washington Union Station, walk to Washington Union Station, take the bus to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, then take the taxi to Independence.

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