What is the cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Philadelphia?

The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $100 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Harvard Square and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from Harvard Square to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island and arriving at Philadelphia via Brookline. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Harvard Square and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct train from Harvard Square to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at 30th Street Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Harvard Square to Philadelphia?

The distance between Harvard Square and Philadelphia is 327 miles. The road distance is 299.5 miles.

How do I travel from Harvard Square to Philadelphia without a car?

The best way to get from Harvard Square to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $45 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to Philadelphia?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Harvard Square to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harvard Square to Philadelphia bus from?

Harvard Square to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Brookline station.

Where do I catch the Harvard Square to Philadelphia train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Harvard Square to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Harvard Square to Philadelphia is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $45 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 36m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $420 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Harvard Square to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Harvard Square to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.

Where does the Harvard Square to Philadelphia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Harvard Square to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Harvard Square to Philadelphia is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Harvard Square to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 945+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

Harvard Square to Philadelphia - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Harvard Square to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, 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 59m
$47–802
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brookline to Philadelphiabus FlixBus N2605
7h 36m
$42–79
Drive 297.8 mi
1. Drive from Harvard Square to Philadelphiacar 297.8 mi
5h 44m
$55–79
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
4h 6m
$103–419
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 22m
$47–97
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 32m
$338–1,398
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 44m
$103–1,025
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
5h 48m
$275–672
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 27m
$113–619
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
6h 14m
$43–278

Harvard Square to Philadelphia by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)

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5h 59mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 325.5 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Harvard Square, Middlesex County, 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 5h 2m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Brookline to Philadelphia once daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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