How to get from Philadelphia to Union Square
5 ways, 434 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
5 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 4h 26m | $160–230 estimated |
| Train | 5h 42m | $76–242 estimated |
| Bus | 6h 52m | $43–112 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 8h 3m | $39–55 estimated |
| Taxi | 8h 3m | $780–1,070 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:04 → 14:356h 31m · 1 changeAmtrak 2152$76–216
- 08:04 → 14:276h 23m · 2 changesAmtrak 2152$76–217
- 08:20 → 14:356h 15m · 2 changesSEPTA T3$76–217
- 08:20 → 14:276h 7m · 3 changesSEPTA T3$76–217
- 08:21 → 15:247h 3m · 3 changesAmtrak 600$43–111
- 08:21 → 15:136h 52m · 4 changesAmtrak 600$43–112
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 Union Square?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 4h 26m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 434 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Philadelphia to Union Square?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $39. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Philadelphia to Union Square?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 1 direct train, the fastest taking 5h 42m. Fares run $76–242 across classes.
- How much is the bus from Philadelphia to Union Square?
- Buses take about 6h 52m and cost $43–112 depending on operator and seat type. 2 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Union Square?
- About 1h 15m in the air (PHL → BOS), about 4h 26m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $160–230; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Union Square from Philadelphia by road?
- About 486 km, roughly 8h 3m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $39–55; tolls and parking are extra.