How to get from Boston to Philadelphia by train, bus, car or plane

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Am I allowed to travel from Boston to Philadelphia?

Yes, travel within United States is currently allowed.

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What are the travel restrictions in Philadelphia?

Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply

Face masks are recommended
There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
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What is the national COVID-19 helpline number in Philadelphia?

The national COVID-19 helpline number in Philadelphia is 800-232-4636.

Do I have to wear a face mask on public transport in Philadelphia?

Wearing a face mask on public transport in Philadelphia is recommended.

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Last updated: 28 Jul 2021
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Questions & Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $27 - $50 and takes 6h 45m.

How do I get from Boston to Philadelphia the fastest?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Philadelphia is to fly. Taking this option will cost $80 - $250 and takes 3h 18m.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Philadelphia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston South Buses and arriving at Philadelphia Megabus Stop. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Philadelphia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston South Station station and arriving at Philadelphia. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Boston to Philadelphia?

The distance between Boston and Philadelphia is 272 miles. The road distance is 305.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs $75 - $250.

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

The train from Boston South Station to Philadelphia takes 5h including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Boston to Philadelphia bus from?

Boston to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Boltbus, depart from Boston South Buses station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Philadelphia train from?

Boston to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela Express, depart from Boston South Station.

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Train, bus or fly from Boston to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Boston to Philadelphia is to train which takes 5h and costs $75 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $50 and takes 6h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $250 and takes 3h 18m.

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Distance: 272.1 miles
Duration: 5h

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

Amtrak Acela Express operates a train from Boston South Station to Philadelphia every 3 hours. Tickets cost $180 - $250 and the journey takes 5h. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Boltbus operates a bus from Boston South Buses to Philadelphia Megabus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $27 - $45 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.

Airlines

American Airlines

Website: aa.com

Flights from Boston to Philadelphia

Ave. Duration: 1h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $95 - $450

Flights from Manchester to Philadelphia

Ave. Duration: 1h 31m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $200 - $500

Flights from Boston to New York JFK

Ave. Duration: 1h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $130 - $550

Flights from Boston to New York La Guardia

Ave. Duration: 1h 13m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $100 - $500

Flights from Providence to Philadelphia

Ave. Duration: 1h 22m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250 - $650

Flights from Boston to Newark

Ave. Duration: 1h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $80 - $460

JetBlue Airways

Website: jetblue.com

Flights from Boston to Philadelphia

Ave. Duration: 1h 34m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $95 - $420

Flights from Boston to New York JFK

Ave. Duration: 1h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $130 - $550

Flights from Boston to New York JFK via Martha's Vineyard

Ave. Duration: 3h 19m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $390 - $1,000

Flights from Boston to New York JFK via Nantucket

Ave. Duration: 3h 1m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $100 - $440

Flights from Boston to New York La Guardia

Ave. Duration: 1h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110 - $550

Flights from Boston to New York La Guardia via Martha's Vineyard

Ave. Duration: 2h 49m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $120 - $750

Flights from Boston to Newark

Ave. Duration: 1h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $80 - $460

Flights from Boston to Newark via Nantucket

Ave. Duration: 3h 8m
When: Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $80 - $460

Delta

Website: delta.com

Flights from Boston to Philadelphia

Ave. Duration: 1h 50m
When: Monday to Saturday
Estimated price: $45 - $200

Flights from Boston to New York JFK

Ave. Duration: 1h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $30 - $190

Flights from Boston to New York La Guardia

Ave. Duration: 1h 24m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $29 - $190

Flights from Boston to Newark

Ave. Duration: 1h 32m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $30 - $180

United Airlines

Website: united.com

Flights from Manchester to Philadelphia via Washington Dulles

Ave. Duration: 3h 45m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $230 - $650

Flights from Boston to Newark

Ave. Duration: 1h 24m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $95 - $480

Cape Air

Website: capeair.com

Flights from Boston to New York JFK via Martha's Vineyard

Ave. Duration: 3h 19m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $390 - $1,000

Spirit Airlines

Website: spirit.com

Flights from Boston to Newark

Ave. Duration: 1h 23m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $40 - $390

Frontier Airlines

Website: flyfrontier.com

Flights from Providence to Philadelphia

Ave. Duration: 1h 26m
When: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price: $60 - $290

Train operators

Amtrak Acela Express

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

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Contact Details

Phone: +1 215-856-7924
Website: amtrak.com

Train from Boston South Station to Philadelphia

Ave. Duration: 5h
Frequency: Every 3 hours
Estimated price: $180 - $250
Schedules at: amtrak.com

Business Seat: $180 - $250
First Class: $250 - $390

Train from New York Moynihan Train Hall to Philadelphia

Ave. Duration: 1h 10m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $95 - $140
Schedules at: amtrak.com

Business Seat: $95 - $140
First Class: $110 - $230

Train from Boston South Station to Providence

Ave. Duration: 34 min
Frequency: Every 3 hours
Estimated price: $80 - $110
Schedules at: amtrak.com

Business Seat: $80 - $110
First Class: $80 - $200

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.

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Contact Details

Phone: +1 215-856-7924
Website: amtrak.com

Train from Boston South Station to Philadelphia

Ave. Duration: 7h 18m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: $75 - $160
Schedules at: amtrak.com

Reserved Coach Seat: $75 - $160
Business Class Seat: $120 - $220

Train from New York Moynihan Train Hall to Philadelphia

Ave. Duration: 1h 22m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $40 - $85
Schedules at: amtrak.com

Reserved Coach Seat: $40 - $85
Business Class Seat: $65 - $130

Train from Boston South Station to Providence

Ave. Duration: 49 min
Frequency: Every 3 hours
Estimated price: $35 - $70
Schedules at: amtrak.com

Reserved Coach Seat: $35 - $70
Business Class Seat: $55 - $110

Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Philadelphia

Ave. Duration: 1h 3m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: $40 - $80
Schedules at: amtrak.com

Reserved Coach Seat: $40 - $80
Business Class Seat: $65 - $120

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Contact Details

Phone: +1 215-856-7924
Website: amtrak.com

Train from New York Moynihan Train Hall to Philadelphia

Ave. Duration: 1h 19m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $27 - $40
Schedules at: amtrak.com

Coach Seat: $27 - $40
Premium: $180 - $260
Flexi Coach Seat: $40 - $65
Business Seat: $40 - $60

Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Philadelphia

Ave. Duration: 1h 7m
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: $26 - $40
Schedules at: amtrak.com

Coach Seat: $26 - $40
Premium: $180 - $260
Flexi Coach Seat: $40 - $60
Business Seat: $35 - $55

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MBTA

Phone: 617-222-3200
Website: mbta.com

Train from South Station to Providence

Ave. Duration: 1h 8m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $7 - $13
Website: MBTA

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Blue line at Logan Airport

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Bus operators

Boltbus

Phone: +1 1-877-265-8287
Website: boltbus.com

Bus from Boston South Buses to Philadelphia Megabus Stop

Ave. Duration: 6h 45m
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: $27 - $45
Website: boltbus.com

FlixBus-us

Website: flixbus.com

Bus from Boston to Philadelphia Market Street

Ave. Duration: 7h 40m
Frequency: Once daily
Schedules at: flixbus.com

Greyhound USA

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.

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Contact Details

Phone: +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
Email: ifsr@greyhound.com
Website: greyhound.com

Bus from Boston to Philadelphia

Ave. Duration: 7h 25m
Frequency: 5 times a week
Estimated price: $35 - $50
Website: greyhound.com

Economy: $35 - $50
Flexible: $60 - $90

Bus from Boston to New York

Ave. Duration: 4h 30m
Frequency: 4 times a day
Estimated price: $27 - $40
Website: greyhound.com

Economy: $27 - $40
Flexible: $50 - $70

Bus from New York to Philadelphia

Ave. Duration: 2h 10m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: $16 - $24
Website: greyhound.com

Economy: $16 - $24
Flexible: $35 - $50

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone: 1-800-343-9999
Website: peterpanbus.com

Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY

Ave. Duration: 4h 20m
Frequency: Every 2 hours
Estimated price: $35 - $50
Website: peterpanbus.com

Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY to Jefferson Station Bus Terminal, Philadelphia, PA

Ave. Duration: 1h 50m
Frequency: Every 3 hours
Estimated price: $21 - $29
Website: peterpanbus.com

Megabus

Phone: 877-462-6342
Website: us.megabus.com

Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to New York, NY

Ave. Duration: 4h 30m
Frequency: 4 times a week
Estimated price: $17 - $35
Book at: megabus.com

Bus from New York to Philadelphia - Market St & 6th St

Ave. Duration: 2h
Frequency: Every 3 hours
Estimated price: $8 - $23
Book at: megabus.com

Boston Express

Phone: 1800-639-8080
Email: contact@bostonexpressbus.com
Website: bostonexpressbus.com

Bus from Boston South Buses to North Londonderry, NH - exit 5

Ave. Duration: 55 min
Frequency: Every 2 hours
Estimated price: $12 - $19
Schedules at: bostonexpressbus.com
Book at: webstore.bostonexpressbus.com

Concord Coach Lines

Website: concordcoachlines.com

Bus from Boston South Buses to North Londonderry, NH

Ave. Duration: 55 min
Frequency: 3 times a day
Estimated price: $14 - $21
Schedules at: concordcoachlines.com

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