There are 7 ways to get from Ambler to Boston by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Ambler to Suburban Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
3h 42m$176–906Drive 296.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ambler to Bostoncar 296.8 mi
5h 48m$55–79Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 49m$96–206Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
8h 55m$63–138Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
5h 7m$240–1,725Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
5h 12m$508–1,356Bus via Chestnut Hill Loop (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
9h 39m$56–91
Ambler to Boston by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ambler to Boston is to bus via Chestnut Hill Loop which costs $55 - $95 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Ambler to Boston is to train and fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $170 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambler station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Boston via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambler to Boston. However, there are services departing from Ambler and arriving at Boston via Suburban Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Ambler and Boston is 308 miles. The road distance is 298.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ambler to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs $95 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Ambler to Boston, including transfers.
Ambler to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Ambler to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Ambler to Boston is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Ambler, PA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ambler to Boston via Jefferson Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Martha's Vineyard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Ambler to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Ambler to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Ambler to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambler to Boston is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Ambler to Boston.
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