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 $45 - $85 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $150 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Philadelphia?

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 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 5h 2m.

How far is it from Boston to Philadelphia?

The distance between Boston and Philadelphia is 290 miles. The road distance is 302.2 miles.

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 2m and costs $45 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Boston to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Philadelphia bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Boston to Philadelphia train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Boston to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $150 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $800 and takes 5h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Boston to Philadelphia bus arrive?

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

Where does the Boston to Philadelphia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Boston to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Philadelphia is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Boston to Philadelphia.

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

Book your Boston to Philadelphia train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Boston to Philadelphia?

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

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 1770+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

Boston to Philadelphia - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Philadelphia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, bus, 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 16m
$154–461
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
7h 25m
$40–110
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
5h 2m
$45–800
Bus (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 N2605 / ...
6h 48m
$46–81
Drive 300.4 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Philadelphiacar 300.4 mi
5h 46m
$55–80
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 37m
$147–493
Bus via Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street
1. Take the bus from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street to New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenuebus Boston
2. Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus New York
6h 53m
$92–223

Boston to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)

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5h 2mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Boston to Philadelphia.

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Distance: 288.4 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to 30th Street Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.

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