What is the cheapest way to get from Boston, MA to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from Boston, MA to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $30 - $85 and takes 6h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston, MA to Philadelphia?

The fastest way to get from Boston, MA to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $100 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Boston, MA and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston, MA to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Ave and arriving at Philadelphia via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Boston, MA and Philadelphia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Boston, MA to Philadelphia?

The distance between Boston, MA and Philadelphia is 323 miles. The road distance is 300.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston, MA to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $40 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Boston, MA to Philadelphia?

The train from Boston to 30Th Street Station takes 4h 57m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Boston, MA to Philadelphia bus from?

Boston, MA to Philadelphia bus services, operated by CoachRun, depart from Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Ave station.

Where do I catch the Boston, MA to Philadelphia train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Boston, MA to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Boston, MA to Philadelphia is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $40 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 6h 47m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $380 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Boston, MA to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Boston, MA to Philadelphia bus services, operated by CoachRun, arrive at Times Square – 37th St. station.

Where does the Boston, MA to Philadelphia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Boston, MA to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston, MA to Philadelphia is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Boston, MA to Philadelphia.

How do I get a train ticket from Boston, MA to Philadelphia?

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Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 720+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

Boston, MA to Philadelphia - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Boston, MA to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, 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
5h 8m
$40–800
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Ave to Times Square – 37th St.bus Boston
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2602 / ...
6h 47m
$34–85
Drive 298.8 mi
1. Drive from Boston, MA to Philadelphiacar 298.8 mi
5h 42m
$55–79
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
3h 46m
$109–379
Bus via South Station
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 / ...
8h 24m
$47–106
Fly Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 11m
$364–1,378
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
5h 23m
$109–1,005
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
5h 1m
$47–838
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
5h 7m
$114–599
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
5h 50m
$265–636

Boston, MA to Philadelphia by foot and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 320.8 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Boston, 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, you can take a vehicle from Boston, MA to Philadelphia via Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Ave, Times Square – 37th St., and New York Midtown in around 6h 47m.

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