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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Reading is to bus which costs $55 - $90 and takes 9h 3m.

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 - $950.

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 New York Midtown and Oak Grove Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

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 Oak Grove via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Reading?

The distance between Philadelphia and Reading is 338 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 33m and costs $180 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m 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 Flixbus 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 33m and costs $180 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Reading bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Reading bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown 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 1638+ hotels available in Reading.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 33m
$181–280
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
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 3m
$55–90
Drive 308.8 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Readingcar 308.8 mi
5h 53m
$57–82
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
$178–915
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
9h 14m
$67–119
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 24m
$528–1,678
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 40m
$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 56m
$75–437
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 51m
$89–1,044

Philadelphia to Reading by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

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6h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 336.1 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

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, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Salem St opp Manning St via New York Midtown, Boston, Chinatown, Oak Grove, and Oak Grove Busway in around 9h 3m.

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