What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station) is to bus via New York which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $100 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Back Bay (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station). However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Boston via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Back Bay (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station)?

The distance between Philadelphia and Back Bay (Station) is 322 miles. The road distance is 301.6 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station) without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $40 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station)?

The train from 30Th Street Station to Boston takes 5h 17m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station) bus from?

Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station) train from?

Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station)?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station) is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $40 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 7h 22m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $420 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station) bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station) train arrive?

Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station) is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station).

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station)?

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Where can I stay near Back Bay (Station)?

There are 1619+ hotels available in Back Bay (Station).

Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station) - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station) by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 17m
$40–800
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
7h 22m
$61–110
Drive 299.9 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station)car 299.9 mi
5h 40m
$55–79
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
3h 18m
$109–420
Train via New York (Amtrak)
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
5h 49m
$43–1,346
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 / ...
7h 46m
$42–73
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3h 58m
$126–418
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
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 49m
$275–1,374
Fly Philadelphia International Airport 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 Back Baytrain
5h 10m
$42–274
Fly Philadelphia International Airport 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 38m
$74–1,013

Philadelphia to Back Bay (Station) by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 320.2 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Back Bay (Station), 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 17m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Back Bay via Port Authority Bus Terminal, South Station, and Downtown Crossing in around 7h 22m.

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