What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Center City?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Center City is to bus via New York which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Center City?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Center City is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $150 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Center City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Center City?

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 5h 52m.

How far is it from Boston to Center City?

The distance between Boston and Center City is 290 miles. The road distance is 301.9 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Center City without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Center City without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $70 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Center City?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Boston to Center City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Center City bus from?

Boston to Center City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Center City train from?

Boston to Center City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Center City?

The best way to get from Boston to Center City is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $150 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $800 and takes 5h 52m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Boston to Center City bus arrive?

Boston to Center City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Boston to Center City train arrive?

Boston to Center City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Center City?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Center City is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Boston to Center City.

How do I get a train ticket from Boston to Center City?

Book your Boston to Center City train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Boston to Center City?

Book your Boston to Center City bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Center City?

There are 656+ hotels available in Center City.

Boston to Center City - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Center City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

Fly to Philadelphia International Airport
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
2h 21m
$155–455
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
7h 25m
$45–110
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 52m
$70–800
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
7h 3m
$47–82
Drive 300.1 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Center Citycar 300.1 mi
5h 45m
$55–80
Fly 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
3h 34m
$180–1,112
Fly 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
3h 24m
$328–1,360
Fly 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
3h 40m
$151–492

Boston to Center City by train (Amtrak)

110Weekly Trains

5h 52mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Boston to Center City.

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Distance: 288.4 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Center City, PA, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 5h 52m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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