There are 6 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- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2h 51m$153–463Bus via New York (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
7h 28m$47–82Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 1m$93–203Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
7h 13m$58–115Drive 300.9 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia, PA to Bostoncar 300.9 mi
5h 44m$55–80Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4h 33m$327–1,372
Philadelphia, PA to Boston by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Boston is to bus via New York which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $150 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia, PA station to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at South Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
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.
The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Boston is 290 miles. The road distance is 302.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs $90 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, including transfers.
Philadelphia, PA to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia, PA to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $150 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $210 and takes 6h 1m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 7h 13m.
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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Hyannis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia, PA to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia, PA to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia, PA to Boston is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Philadelphia, PA to Boston.
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