How to get from Philadelphia to Plains
3 ways, 158 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Tuesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 2h 49m | $14–20 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 2h 49m | $290–400 estimated |
| Bus | 4h 51m | $21–123 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:58 → 14:425h 44m · 2 changesAmtrak 56$38–98
- 09:13 → 14:425h 29m · 3 changesSEPTA L1$38–99
- 09:18 → 14:094h 51m · 1 changeAmtrak 56$56–123
- 11:10 → 18:517h 41m · 1 changeGreyhound-us Greyhound US0340s$21–47
- 11:41 → 17:155h 34m · 2 changesAmtrak 1118$38–98
- 11:57 → 17:155h 18m · 3 changesSEPTA T2$38–99
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Plains?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 2h 49m door to door. The straight-line distance is 158 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Philadelphia to Plains?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $14. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How much is the bus from Philadelphia to Plains?
- Buses take about 4h 51m and cost $21–123 depending on operator and seat type. 8 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Plains from Philadelphia by road?
- About 181 km, roughly 2h 49m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $14–20; tolls and parking are extra.