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 Boston which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 26m.

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 which takes 2h 55m and costs $140 - $470.

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 every four hours, 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 290 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 $100 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m 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, bus or fly from Philadelphia, PA to Boston?

The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $140 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 6h 1m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $95 - $250 and takes 7h 7m.

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 44m 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 1577+ hotels available in Boston.

Philadelphia, PA to Boston - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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 55m
$143–463
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
7h 17m
$45–95
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 1m
$103–213
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Streetbus New York
7h 7m
$96–242
Drive 300.9 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia, PA to Bostoncar 300.9 mi
5h 44m
$55–80
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 31m
$237–1,422
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
5h 21m
$226–1,236
Bus via Boston (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 26m
$47–82

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

110Weekly Services

6h 1mAverage Duration

$103Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Philadelphia, PA to Boston.

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Distance: 288.7 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, 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.

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