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

The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston University to Philadelphia is to tram and fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $100 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Boston University and Philadelphia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brookline and arriving at Philadelphia. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Boston University and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct train from Boston University to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Boston University East and arriving at 30th Street Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Boston University to Philadelphia?

The distance between Boston University and Philadelphia is 324 miles. The road distance is 299.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston University to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $40 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Boston University to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston University to Philadelphia bus from?

Boston University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Brookline station.

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

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

Train or bus from Boston University to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Boston University to Philadelphia is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $40 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Boston University to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Boston University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.

Where does the Boston University to Philadelphia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Boston University to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston University to Philadelphia is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Boston University to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 300+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

Boston University to Philadelphia - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Boston University 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
5h 57m
$42–802
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brookline to Philadelphiabus FlixBus N2605
6h 35m
$35–80
Drive 297.9 mi
1. Drive from Boston University to Philadelphiacar 297.9 mi
5h 46m
$55–79
Tram to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the tram from Boston University East to Copleytram
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
4h 21m
$106–381
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 / ...
8h 37m
$47–102
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 46m
$356–1,380
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 59m
$111–1,007
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
$265–624
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the train from Back Bay to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
6h 12m
$43–288
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 42m
$116–601
Train to Worcester Regional Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain
2. Fly from Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORH - PHL
6h 28m
$52–355

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

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5h 57mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Boston University to Philadelphia.

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Distance: 322.1 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Boston University, 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 $35–80 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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