There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Methuen by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly to Manchester Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
3h 24m$208–624Drive 314.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Methuencar 314.4 mi
5h 57m$58–83Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
7h 11m$183–284Bus via New York (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
9h 37m$60–96Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
- Take the train from North Station to Lawrencetrain
5h 29m$181–968Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
9h 39m$59–98
Philadelphia to Methuen by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 24m and costs $200 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Methuen. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Boston via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
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 11m.
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 11m and costs $180 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Philadelphia to Methuen, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Methuen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus 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 24m and costs $200 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $290 and takes 7h 11m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 9h 37m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Methuen, MA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT) 5 times a day. 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 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
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
- $170–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from North Station to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Methuen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown 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 69+ hotels available in Methuen.