What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $95 - $360.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Boston via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston?

The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Boston is 281 miles. The road distance is 309.8 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $45 - $800.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston train from?

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston?

The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $95 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $800 and takes 6h 22m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 8h 48m.

How long is the flight from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston?

The quickest flight from Philadelphia International Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 17m.

Where does the Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston train arrive?

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston.

Which airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport?

JetBlue Airways, Delta and American Airlines offer flights from Philadelphia International Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1584+ hotels available in Boston.

Can I share a ride from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Boston. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston - 9 ways to travel via train, and plane

Q: How long does it take to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston?

It takes approximately 1h 17m to fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS), including transfers and time at the airport.

There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Boston Logan Airport
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)PHL - BOS
1h 17m
$95–360
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to BostonGreyhound US0235 / ...
9h
$40–85
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BostonAcela
6h 22m
$45–800
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York MidtownFlixBus 2602
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to BostonFlixBus 2610 / ...
8h 48m
$48–119
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Boston308 mi
5h 55m
Drive 308 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston308 mi
5h 55m
$57–82
Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)PHL - PVD
2. Take the train from Providence to South Station
3h 53m
$47–859
Fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)PHL - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
4h 1m
$224–625
Train via New York (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BostonAcela
6h 23m
$43–1,346

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 279.5 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Boston, MA, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 3 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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