What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Boston is to bus via New York which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Boston is to fly and bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $70 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia, PA and Boston?

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

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia, PA and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia, PA to Boston. However, there are services departing from 15th St/City Hall and arriving at Boston via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Philadelphia, PA to Boston?

The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Boston is 325 miles. The road distance is 302.6 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia, PA to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs $170 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia, PA to Boston bus from?

Philadelphia, PA to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia, PA to Boston train from?

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

Train or bus from Philadelphia, PA to Boston?

The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Boston is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs $170 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Philadelphia, PA to Boston bus arrive?

Philadelphia, PA to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Philadelphia, PA to Boston train arrive?

Philadelphia, PA to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia, PA to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia, PA to Boston is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Philadelphia, PA to Boston.

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

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

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1622+ hotels available in Boston.

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 1m
$173–284
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
7h 17m
$50–90
Drive 300.8 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia, PA to Bostoncar 300.8 mi
5h 45m
$55–80
Fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
5h 31m
$72–438
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
7h 36m
$52–83
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market St At 13Th 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 New York to Bostonbus
10h 4m
$51–122
Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
5h 32m
$57–340
Fly to Worcester Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus
5h 59m
$71–430

Philadelphia, PA to Boston by subway and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 322.7 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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