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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Cranston is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Cranston is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $40 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Cranston?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Cranston. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Pontiac before Park via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Washington before Snow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Cranston?

The distance between Philadelphia and Cranston is 285 miles. The road distance is 265.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Cranston without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $40 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Philadelphia to Cranston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Cranston bus from?

Philadelphia to Cranston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Cranston?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Cranston is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $40 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $100 and takes 7h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $260 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Cranston bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Cranston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Cranston?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Cranston is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Philadelphia to Cranston.

Where can I stay near Cranston?

There are 182+ hotels available in Cranston.

Philadelphia to Cranston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Cranston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to ProvidenceAcela
5h 42m
$41–755
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0421 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence DowntownNew York
7h 55m
$43–97
Drive 263.8 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Cranston263.8 mi
5h 6m
$49–70
Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)PHL - PVD
3h 36m
$42–259
Train via New York (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to ProvidenceAcela
6h 5m
$41–1,298
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York MidtownFlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to ProvidenceFlixBus 2681 / ...
7h 58m
$50–120
Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)PHL - BOS
2. Take the train from Boston to Providence
5h 10m
$113–968

Philadelphia to Cranston by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

121Weekly Services

5h 42mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 283 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Cranston, RI, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–800 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Pontiac before Park via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Providence Downtown, and Washington before Snow in around 7h 55m.

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