There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Indian River by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Pellston
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Pellston (PLN)plane PHL - PLN
5h 46m$168–683Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane PHL - APN
- Drive from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Indian Rivercar
7h$116–573Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus
- Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Alanson, MIbus
24h 26m$217–352Train, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Alanson, MIbus
27h 30m$331–1,188Drive 823.6 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Indian Rivercar 823.6 mi
13h 24m$151–218Train, bus via Pittsburgh
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Alanson, MIbus
25h 9m$249–460Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Alanson, MIbus
26h 1m$181–325
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Pellston (PLN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Indian River is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 13h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Indian River is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Indian River. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Alanson, MI via State College Regional Airport, Toledo and East Lansing, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 26m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Indian River is 655 miles. The road distance is 828.4 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Indian River without a car is to bus via Lansing which takes 24h 26m and costs $210 - $360.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Philadelphia to Indian River, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Indian River bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Indian River is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Lansing, which costs $210 - $360 and takes 24h 26m.
Philadelphia to Indian River bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at State College Regional Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Indian River is 828 miles. It takes approximately 13h 24m to drive from Philadelphia to Indian River.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Indian River, MI, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Pellston (PLN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indian River via State College Regional Airport, Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, MI, and Alanson, MI in around 24h 26m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Pellston via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from State College Regional Airport to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Alanson, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Alanson, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Detroit Greyhound to Alanson, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Detroit Greyhound to Alanson, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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