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There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Timbuktu by train, plane, or car

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  1. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, drive

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    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane JFK - TOM
    3. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    45h 42m
    $328–1,750

  2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane PHL - TOM
    2. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    44h 1m
    $411–1,452

  3. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane DCA - TOM
    3. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 1h
    $588–2,875

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane EWR - TOM
    3. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 2h
    $342–1,454

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration36h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, walk to Penn Station, take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Timbuktu Airport (TOM), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) airport, fly to Timbuktu Airport (TOM), then drive to Timbuktu.

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