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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Wakefield is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Wakefield is to fly and train which takes 4h 36m and costs $170 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Salem St @ Main St via New York Midtown and Oak Grove Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Oak Grove via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Wakefield?

The distance between Philadelphia and Wakefield is 335 miles. The road distance is 311 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs $100 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Philadelphia to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Wakefield bus from?

Philadelphia to Wakefield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Wakefield train from?

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

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Wakefield is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Wakefield bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Wakefield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Wakefield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Wakefield is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Philadelphia to Wakefield.

Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 1634+ hotels available in Wakefield.

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

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 21m
$108–217
Bus via New York
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 / ...
8h 24m
$57–106
Drive 309.2 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Wakefieldcar 309.2 mi
5h 52m
$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 Wakefieldtrain
4h 36m
$177–914
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
8h 33m
$58–110
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
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
5h 21m
$490–2,362
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
6h 3m
$239–1,576
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 41m
$61–339
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 55m
$80–469

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

110Weekly Services

6h 21mAverage Duration

$108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 333.1 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Wakefield, 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 @ Main St via New York Midtown, Boston, Downtown Crossing, Oak Grove, and Oak Grove Busway in around 8h 24m.

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