The distance between Saint Paul and Philadelphia is around 1,156 miles (1,861km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 18h 60m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Saint Paul to Philadelphia by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Chicago then New York NY - 3 Allen St and then to Philadelphia.
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Take the train to Chicago Union Station then Rockville Amtrak and then to Philadelphia.
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There are several options for getting from Saint Paul to Philadelphia by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $180 and will take around 23h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 18h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $115.
The distance between Saint Paul and Philadelphia is around 1,156 miles (1,861km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 975 miles (1,569km)
It takes around 23h 10m to get from Saint Paul and Philadelphia by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint Paul to Philadelphia is to drive which takes around 18h 60m and will set you back approx $115.
The cheapest way to travel between Saint Paul and Philadelphia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $180 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Paul and Philadelphia. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Paul to Philadelphia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak and UNION STATION station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
Amtrak, Amtrak Acela Express and Amtrak Northeast Regional run train services between Saint Paul and Philadelphia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 2h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Paul and Philadelphia. It typically takes around 23h 10m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Paul to Philadelphia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chicago, Clark & Harrison, Wentworth & Cermak and New York NY - 3 Allen St. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 23h 10m.
Megabus, Wanda Coach, Focus, Greyhound USA and Peter Pan Bus Lines run regular bus services between Saint Paul and Philadelphia. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 23h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Paul to Philadelphia. We recommend that you take the bus to Chicago then New York NY - 3 Allen St and then to Philadelphia. instead which will take 23h 10m.
The closest major airport to Philadelphia is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (PHL) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Philadelphia. Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) (TTN) and Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) (ACY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Saint Paul and Philadelphia. The distance is around 1,156 miles (1,861km) by road and it will take around 18h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Paul to Philadelphia is to take the bus which takes, on average, 23h 10m and will usually cost around $180.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 23h 10m | $180 | 3 times a week | 2,110km (1,311 miles) |
Bus via Chicago | 1 day 4h | $200 | once daily | 2,124km (1,320 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | $250 | once daily | 2,110km (1,311 miles) |
Train via Chicago Union Station | 1 day 9h | $195 | 6 times a week | 2,341km (1,455 miles) |
Drive | 18h 60m | $115 | on demand | 1,861km (1,156 miles) |
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The following major airports near Philadelphia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.