What is the cheapest way to get from Boston College to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from Boston College to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $35 - $95 and takes 7h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston College to Philadelphia?

The fastest way to get from Boston College to Philadelphia is to tram and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $110 - $390.

Is there a direct train between Boston College and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct train from Boston College to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Boston College and arriving at 30th Street Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Boston College to Philadelphia?

The distance between Boston College and Philadelphia is 328 miles. The road distance is 296.4 miles.

How do I travel from Boston College to Philadelphia without a car?

The best way to get from Boston College to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $40 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Boston College to Philadelphia?

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Boston College to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston College to Philadelphia train from?

Boston College to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston College to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Boston College to Philadelphia is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $40 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Boston College to Philadelphia train arrive?

Boston College to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Boston College to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston College to Philadelphia is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Boston College to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 720+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

Boston College to Philadelphia - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and tram

There are 9 ways to get from Boston College to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
6h 31m
$42–802
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brookline to Philadelphiabus FlixBus N2605
7h 47m
$37–92
Drive 294.7 mi
1. Drive from Boston College to Philadelphiacar 294.7 mi
5h 39m
$54–78
Tram to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to Copleytram
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
4h 49m
$111–381
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus Greyhound US0305 / ...
9h 9m
$47–102
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 22m
$111–1,007
Tram, train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to Copleytram
2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
3. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
5h 58m
$49–884
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MHT - PHL
6h 29m
$265–632
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 10m
$116–601

Boston College to Philadelphia by foot, tram, and train (Amtrak)

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6h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 326.1 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Boston College, MA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to 30th Street Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 4h 57m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Brookline to Philadelphia once daily. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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