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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to bus which costs $35 - $90 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $95 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Boston?

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

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Boston?

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 22m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Boston?

The distance between Philadelphia and Boston is 290 miles. The road distance is 302.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $45 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Philadelphia to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Boston bus from?

Philadelphia to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Boston train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Boston?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $95 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $800 and takes 5h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Boston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Philadelphia to Boston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Boston is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Philadelphia to Boston.

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to Boston?

Book your Philadelphia to Boston train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1584+ hotels available in Boston.

Philadelphia to Boston - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus (Flixbus), 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.

Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)PHL - BOS
2h 43m
$95–360
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal409
2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn StationNec
3. Take the bus from Times Square – 37th St. to Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Ave
9h 28m
$26–88
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BostonAcela
5h 22m
$45–800
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to BostonGreyhound US0235 / ...
7h 10m
$35–90
Drive 300.9 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Boston300.9 mi
5h 42m
$55–80
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)EWR - BOS
3h 24m
$105–569
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)JFK - BOS
4h 11m
$366–1,415
Train via New York (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BostonAcela
5h 49m
$43–1,346
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York MidtownFlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to BostonFlixBus 2610 / ...
7h 26m
$48–113

Philadelphia to Boston by train (Amtrak)

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5h 22mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Boston.

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Distance: 288.4 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 22m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.

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