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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Springfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane PHL - SGF
    6h 50m
    $149–724

  2. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ABE - SGF
    8h 43m
    $143–535

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US1210
    25h 15m
    $204–307

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    38h 19m
    $765–1,188

  5. Drive  1,097.1 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Springfieldcar car 1,097.1 mi
    18h 33m
    $201–290

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PHL - STL
    2. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 26m
    $158–814

Philadelphia to Springfield by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration25h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,012.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 25h 15m.

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