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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to bus via Boston which costs $45 - $85 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 45m and costs $150 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia Bus Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart every four hours, 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 302.6 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 45m 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 Bus 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 45m and costs $150 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $800 and takes 5h 22m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $90 - $230 and takes 7h.

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 45m to drive from Philadelphia to Boston.

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

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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 1870+ 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, car, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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)plane PHL - BOS
2h 45m
$153–463
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
7h 10m
$40–110
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 22m
$45–800
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Streetbus New York
7h
$91–228
Drive 300.9 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Bostoncar 300.9 mi
5h 45m
$55–80
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
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 22m
$142–497
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 18m
$267–1,365
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 Boston (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
7h 10m
$47–81

Philadelphia to Boston by train (Amtrak)

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5h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 288.4 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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 22m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.

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