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

The cheapest way to get from Center City to Boston is to bus which costs $35 - $85 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Center City to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $100 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Center City and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Boston. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Center City and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Center City to Boston?

The distance between Center City and Boston is 290 miles. The road distance is 302.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Center City to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $45 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Center City to Boston, including transfers.

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

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

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

Center City to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Center City to Boston?

The best way to get from Center City to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $100 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $800 and takes 5h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Center City to Boston bus arrive?

Center City to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Center City to Boston train arrive?

Center City to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Center City to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Center City to Boston is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Center City to Boston.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1342+ hotels available in Boston.

Center City to Boston - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Center City to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus (Flixbus), 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.

Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2h 44m
$100–370
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus 409
2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
3. Take the bus from Times Square – 37th St. to Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Avebus
9h 34m
$26–89
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 22m
$45–800
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
7h 10m
$35–85
Drive 300.6 mi
1. Drive from Center City to Bostoncar 300.6 mi
5h 44m
$55–80
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3h 23m
$105–589
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4h 14m
$356–1,365
Train via New York (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 49m
$43–1,346
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
7h 27m
$47–94

Center City to Boston by train (Amtrak)

121Weekly Trains

5h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 288.4 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 22m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.

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