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 $45 - $90 and takes 8h 27m.

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 49m and costs $120 - $440.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia, PA to Boston. However, there are services departing from Market St & 15th St and arriving at Boston via Philadelphia and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

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 and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

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 via New York which takes 6h 6m and costs $45 - $1,400.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m 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 Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

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

Philadelphia, PA to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, 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 49m and costs $120 - $440. Alternatively, you can train via New York, which costs $45 - $1,400 and takes 6h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Philadelphia, PA to Boston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Philadelphia, PA to Boston train arrive?

Philadelphia, PA to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn 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.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1823+ hotels available in Boston.

Philadelphia, PA to Boston - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2h 49m
$123–433
Train via New York (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 6m
$45–1,353
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
8h 8m
$62–128
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 29m
$258–1,372
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 7m
$48–803
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
8h 27m
$49–88

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

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Distance: 288.7 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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, you can take a subway from 15th St/City Hall to Boston via Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 6m.

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