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

The cheapest way to get from Massachusetts to Philadelphia is to bus via New York which costs $45 - $110 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Massachusetts to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $95 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Massachusetts and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from Massachusetts to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Philadelphia via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts to Philadelphia?

The distance between Massachusetts and Philadelphia is 323 miles. The road distance is 302.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Massachusetts to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $45 - $800.

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

The train from Boston to 30Th Street Station takes 5h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Massachusetts to Philadelphia bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Massachusetts to Philadelphia train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Massachusetts to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Massachusetts to Philadelphia is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $45 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 7h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $380 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Massachusetts to Philadelphia bus arrive?

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

Where does the Massachusetts to Philadelphia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Massachusetts to Philadelphia?

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

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

Book your Massachusetts to Philadelphia train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 935+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

Massachusetts to Philadelphia - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Massachusetts 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 2m
$45–800
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly
cheapest
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
4h 58m
$41–286
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2602 / ...
7h 4m
$48–94
Drive 300.4 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Philadelphiacar 300.4 mi
5h 46m
$55–80
Fly from Boston Logan Airport
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
3h 48m
$97–372
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 / ...
7h 35m
$46–102
Train to Bradley International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Springfield to Windsor Lockstrain
2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BDL - PHL
3h 51m
$223–790
Fly from Worcester Regional Airport
1. Fly from Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORH - PHL
3h 49m
$47–342
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MHT - PHL
4h 31m
$263–628
Bus to Barnstable Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from New Bedford to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus
2. Fly from Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane HYA - PHL
5h 27m
$290–685

Massachusetts to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 321.6 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Massachusetts, 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, you can take a bus from Boston to Philadelphia via New York Midtown in around 7h 4m.

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