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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Athol is to bus via Springfield which costs $45 - $90 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Athol is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Athol?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Athol. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Athol MA via New York Midtown and Springfield Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Athol?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Athol station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Greenfield Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Athol?

The distance between Philadelphia and Athol is 289 miles. The road distance is 273.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Athol without a car is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs $90 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Philadelphia to Athol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Athol bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Athol train from?

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

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Athol?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Athol is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs $90 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus via Springfield, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Athol bus arrive?

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

Where does the Philadelphia to Athol train arrive?

Philadelphia to Athol train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greenfield Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Athol?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Athol is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Philadelphia to Athol.

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

Book your Philadelphia to Athol bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Athol?

There are 11+ hotels available in Athol.

Philadelphia to Athol - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Greenfield Amtrak Stationtrain Vermonter
8h 1m
$90–178
Bus via Springfield
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Athol MAbus
9h 11m
$49–87
Drive 271.8 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Atholcar 271.8 mi
5h 34m
$50–72
Fly to Bradley International Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
2. Take the train from Windsor Locks to Greenfield Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 47m
$83–478
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Athol MAbus Greyhound US0256S
9h 20m
$56–132
Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2. Take the train from North Station to Fitchburgtrain
3. Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Athol MAbus
7h 38m
$178–628
Fly to Albany County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus
3. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Athol MAbus
9h 10m
$110–690
Fly to Worcester Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
2. Take the bus from Union Station to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburgbus
3. Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Athol MAbus
8h 3m
$68–442

Philadelphia to Athol by train and bus (Amtrak)

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8h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 287.1 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

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 $85–180 and the journey takes 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Athol MA via New York Midtown and Springfield Union Station in around 9h 11m.

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