There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Sparta by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane PHL - GTR
- Take the taxi from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Spartataxi
7h 22m$233–794Drive 997.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Spartacar 997.4 mi
18h 5m$182–263Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tupelobus
- Take the taxi from Tupelo to Spartataxi
22h 48m$289–1,011Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane PHL - BHM
- Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Spartacar
7h 5m$261–1,349Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tupelobus
- Take the taxi from Tupelo to Spartataxi
28h 16m$304–435
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Sparta is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 18h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Sparta is to fly and drive which takes 7h 5m and costs $260 - $1,400.
The distance between Philadelphia and Sparta is 915 miles. The road distance is 1003.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Sparta without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 22h 48m and costs $280 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Philadelphia to Sparta, including transfers.
Sparta is 1h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 8:48 AM in Philadelphia and 7:48 AM in Sparta.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Sparta is 1003 miles. It takes approximately 18h 5m to drive from Philadelphia to Sparta.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Sparta, MS, USA?
There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Sparta. However, you can take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) airport, fly to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR), then take the taxi to Sparta. Alternatively, you can take the train to Washington Union Station, walk to Washington Union Station, take the bus to Atlanta Downtown, walk to Civic Center Station, take the subway to Garnett Station, walk to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Tupelo, then take the taxi to Sparta.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday to Monday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tupelo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tupelo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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