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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Shirley is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 9h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Shirley is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Shirley?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Shirley. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Shirley?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Shirley. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Shirley via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Shirley?

The distance between Philadelphia and Shirley is 364 miles. The road distance is 290.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Shirley without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $110 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Philadelphia to Shirley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Shirley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Shirley train from?

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

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Shirley?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Shirley is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $110 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Shirley bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Shirley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Worcester Union Station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Shirley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Shirley?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Shirley is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Philadelphia to Shirley.

Where can I stay near Shirley?

There are 45+ hotels available in Shirley.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
2. Take the train from North Station to Shirleytrain Fitchburg Line
7h 21m
$115–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Worcester Union Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Station to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburgbus Clinton-Worcester Commuter Shuttle
9h 49m
$47–95
Drive 289.2 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Shirleycar 289.2 mi
5h 31m
$53–77
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 Shirleytrain
5h 34m
$183–969
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Cambridgebus FlixBus 2619
2. Take the train from Porter to Shirleytrain Fitchburg Line
10h 8m
$70–116
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 Shirleytrain
6h 19m
$496–1,668
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
3. Take the train from Porter to Shirleytrain
7h 47m
$84–474
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 South Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Porter to Shirleytrain
7h 44m
$66–335
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Worcester Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
2. Take the bus from Union Station to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburgbus
7h 31m
$66–423

Philadelphia to Shirley by train and subway

86Weekly Services

7h 21mAverage Duration

$115Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Shirley.

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Distance: 361.5 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Shirley via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Shirley via Union Station, MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg, and Fitchburg in around 9h 49m.

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