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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Laurelby plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Laurel by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane PHL - BHM
    2. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Laurelcar car
    7h 18m
    $268–1,359

  2. Drive  1,066.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Laurelcar car 1,066.8 mi
    18h 14m
    $195–282

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Laurel Stationtrain train Crescent
    26h 36m
    $600–1,000

  4. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jackson to Hattiesburgbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Hattiesburg to Laureltaxi taxi
    32h 14m
    $309–452

  5. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane PHL - MSY
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Laurel Stationtrain train
    10h 1m
    $266–789

Philadelphia to Laurel by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration26h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 986.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Laurel, MS, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Laurel Station once daily. Tickets cost $600–1,000 and the journey takes 26h 36m.

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