What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Central Square?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Central Square is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Central Square?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Central Square is to fly and drive which takes 4h and costs $60 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Central Square?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Central Square. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Route 11 & County Highway 12 via Newark Penn Station, Regional Transportation Center and C19. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Central Square?

The distance between Philadelphia and Central Square is 354 miles. The road distance is 271 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Central Square without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Central Square without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs $150 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Central Square?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Philadelphia to Central Square, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Central Square bus from?

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

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Central Square?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Central Square is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $130 and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Central Square bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Central Square bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Central Square?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Central Square is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Philadelphia to Central Square.

Where can I stay near Central Square?

There are 145+ hotels available in Central Square.

Philadelphia to Central Square - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car

There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Central Square by plane, car, train (Amtrak), train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Watertown International Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Watertown International Airport (ART)plane PHL - ART
2. Drive from Watertown-Airport-ART to Central Squarecar
4h
$63–358
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
9h 48m
$42–121
Train
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Syracusetrain VIA Rail
8h 20m
$158–836
Train, bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
9h 4m
$43–684
Drive 269.5 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Central Squarecar 269.5 mi
4h 53m
$50–71
Fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane PHL - SYR
2. Take the bus from C19 to Route 11 & County Highway 12bus
6h 15m
$90–669
Train via C19 (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Empire Service / ...
10h 35m
$90–792
Bus via Scranton (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0340s
2. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0215
11h 43m
$48–106

Philadelphia to Central Square by train and bus

10Weekly Services

9h 4mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 352.1 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Central Square, NY, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Central Square via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Syracuse in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Route 11 & County Highway 12 via Newark Penn Station, Regional Transportation Center, B14, and C19 in around 9h 48m.

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