There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Athol by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Worcester Regional Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
- Take the taxi from Worcester-Airport-ORH to Atholtaxi
3h 45m$143–453Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Athol MAbus Greyhound US0256S
8h 20m$43–74Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Greenfield Amtrak Stationtrain Vermonter
8h 5m$62–142Drive 271.8 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Atholcar 271.8 mi
5h 34m$50–72Fly to Bradley International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
- Take the train from Windsor Locks to Greenfield Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 30m$63–390Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
- Take the train from North Station to Fitchburgtrain
- Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Athol MAbus
7h 33m$115–449Bus via Philadelphia (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0231
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Athol MAbus Greyhound US0256S
8h 40m$53–98
Philadelphia to Athol by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Athol is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Athol is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 45m and costs $140 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Athol. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Athol MA via Springfield Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Athol is 286 miles. The road distance is 273.4 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Athol without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Philadelphia to Athol, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Athol bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Athol is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 20m.
Philadelphia to Athol bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Athol is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Philadelphia to Athol.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Athol, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Greenfield Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–140 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Athol MA via Springfield Union Station in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Worcester Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Greenfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Windsor Locks to Greenfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from North Station to Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–15
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Athol MA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Fitchburg MA to Athol MA
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-754-3211
- Website
- yellowcabworcester.com
Worcester Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-459-1611
- Website
- worcestergreencab.com
Red Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-792-9999
- Website
- worcredcab.com
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