There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Boston by plane, train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly Philadelphia to Boston • 3h
$54 - $314
Cheapest option
Bus • 6h 35m
$16 - $50
6 alternative options
Train to Newark, fly to Boston • 3h 45m
$94 - $525
Fly Philadelphia to Manchester, bus • 4h 59m
$180 - $776
Fly Philadelphia to Providence, train • 5h 17m
$126 - $729
Train • 5h 20m
$45 - $160
Bus via New York • 7h 55m
$42
Drive • 5h 28m
$30 - $45
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The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to bus which costs $16 - $50 and takes 6h 35m.
The quickest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to fly which costs $50 - $320 and takes 3h.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia, Pa and arriving at Boston South Buses. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Train Station station and arriving at Boston South Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Boston is 272 miles. The road distance is 306.9 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $45 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Philadelphia to Boston, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia, Pa station.
Philadelphia to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Train Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to fly which takes 3h and costs $50 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $160 and takes 5h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $16 - $50 and takes 6h 35m.
- Distance: 272.1 miles
- Duration: 3h
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
JetBlue Airways, American Airlines and Delta fly from Philadelphia to Boston hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Train Station to Boston South Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45 - $65 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $600
Flights from Philadelphia to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $700
Flights from Philadelphia to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $650
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $800
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $210
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $120
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $750
Flights from Philadelphia to Manchester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $850
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Train Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $80
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $40 - $80
- Business Class Seat
- $65 - $120
Train from Providence Amtrak Station to Boston South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $70
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $35 - $70
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $110
Train from 30th Street Train Station to Boston South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $75 - $160
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $75 - $160
- Business Class Seat
- $120 - $220
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Train Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $27 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Business Seat
- $35 - $55
Train from Providence Amtrak Station to Boston South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24 - $35
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $24 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Business Seat
- $30 - $45
Train from 30th Street Train Station to Boston South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $45 - $65
- Premium
- $220 - $310
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $80 - $130
- Business Seat
- $85 - $120
- Phone
- 617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Boston / South Station Trains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7 - $13
- Website
- MBTA
- Phone
- 1800-639-8080
- contact@bostonexpressbus.com
- Website
- bostonexpressbus.com
Bus from North Londonderry, NH - exit 5 to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13 - $19
- Schedules at
- bostonexpressbus.com
- Book at
- webstore.bostonexpressbus.com
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from North Londonderry, NH to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14 - $19
- Schedules at
- concordcoachlines.com
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia, Pa to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $35 - $50
- Flexible
- $60 - $90
- Phone
- +1 1-877-265-8287
- Website
- boltbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Megabus Stop to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27 - $45
- Website
- boltbus.com
- Phone
- (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Market Street to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16 - $22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 215-625-2727
- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12
- Book at
- gotobus.com
- Phone
- (888) 881-0887 / (617) 269-5468
- info@luckystarbus.com
- Website
- luckystarbus.com
Bus from New York to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30
- Schedules at
- luckystarbus.com
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The quickest flight from Philadelphia Airport to Boston Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 17m.
Philadelphia to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston South Buses station.
Philadelphia to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Boston is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Philadelphia to Boston.
JetBlue Airways, Delta and American Airlines offer flights from Philadelphia Airport to Boston Airport.
Book your Philadelphia to Boston train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Philadelphia to Boston bus tickets online with Greyhound, Busbud and FlixBus.
There are 505+ hotels available in Boston. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport is to train which takes 23 min and costs $7.