What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Reading is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Reading is to fly and train which takes 4h 45m and costs $170 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Salem St opp Manning St via Oak Grove Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Reading. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Reading via Back Bay and Oak Grove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Reading?

The distance between Philadelphia and Reading is 336 miles. The road distance is 310.6 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Reading without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $180 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Reading?

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Philadelphia to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Reading bus from?

Philadelphia to Reading bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Reading train from?

Philadelphia to Reading train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Reading?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Reading is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $180 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Reading bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Reading bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Reading train arrive?

Philadelphia to Reading train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Reading is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Philadelphia to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1684+ hotels available in Reading.

Philadelphia to Reading - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Reading by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 29m
$180–281
Drive 308.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Readingcar 308.8 mi
5h 53m
$57–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
8h 46m
$58–98
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2. Take the train from North Station to Readingtrain
4h 45m
$178–965
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
9h
$57–91
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3. Take the train from North Station to Readingtrain
5h 21m
$528–1,077
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Rugglestrain
6h 43m
$61–350
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
6h 54m
$81–468
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
4. Take the train from North Station to Readingtrain
6h 49m
$94–1,074

Philadelphia to Reading by train and subway (Amtrak)

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6h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 334.5 mi
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Reading, MA, USA?

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. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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