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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Townsend is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Townsend is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 41m and costs $280 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Townsend?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Townsend. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg via New York and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Townsend?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Townsend. 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 42m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Townsend?

The distance between Philadelphia and Townsend is 328 miles. The road distance is 296.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Townsend without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs $170 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Philadelphia to Townsend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Townsend bus from?

Philadelphia to Townsend bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Townsend train from?

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

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Townsend?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Townsend is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs $170 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Townsend bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Townsend bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Springfield Union Station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Townsend train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Townsend?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Townsend is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Philadelphia to Townsend.

How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Townsend?

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Where can I stay near Townsend?

There are 38+ hotels available in Townsend.

Philadelphia to Townsend - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Townsend by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Manchester Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
2. Take the taxi from Manchester-Airport-MHT to Townsendtaxi
3h 43m
$248–663
Drive 295.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Townsendcar 295.1 mi
5h 41m
$54–78
Train
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
2. Take the train from North Station to Shirleytrain Fitchburg Line
7h 42m
$179–310
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from New York to Worcesterbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburgbus
8h 34m
$111–236
Fly to Worcester Regional Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
2. Take the taxi from Worcester-Airport-ORH to Townsendtaxi
3h 41m
$283–683
Fly 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 55m
$248–1,004
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Fitchburg MAbus Greyhound US0256S
9h 18m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Fitchburg MAbus Greyhound US0256S
9h 37m
$112–774

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT) flights

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Distance: 326.4 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Townsend via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, North Station, and Shirley in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Townsend via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Worcester, Union Station, and MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg in around 8h 34m.

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