There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Methuen by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Fly to Manchester Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
3h 31m$208–623Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
12h 9m$57–117Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
7h 13m$104–217Bus via Boston
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus
9h 55m$76–191Drive 314.4 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Methuencar 314.4 mi
5h 57m$58–83Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train, line 24 bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
- Take the train from Anderson/Woburn to Lowelltrain
- Take the bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center to Merrimac Plaza - Market Basketbus
5h 22m$185–972
Philadelphia to Methuen by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Methuen is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Methuen is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $200 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Methuen. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket via New York, Boston and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Methuen. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Lawrence via Back Bay and Malden Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Methuen is 323 miles. The road distance is 316.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Methuen without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Philadelphia to Methuen, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Methuen bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Methuen train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Methuen is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $200 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 7h 13m, you could also bus via Boston, which costs $75 - $200 and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Methuen, MA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Anderson/Woburn to Lowell
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 978-469-6878
- [email protected]
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center to Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Methuen bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Methuen train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Methuen is 316 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Philadelphia to Methuen.
There are 55+ hotels available in Methuen.










