There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Boston by plane, train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly Philadelphia to Boston • 2h 55m
Cheapest option
Bus • 7h 20m
8 alternative options
Train to Newark, fly to Boston • 3h 42m
Train to New York JFK, fly to Boston • 4h 30m
Fly Philadelphia to Manchester, bus • 4h 37m
Train • 5h 17m
Bus via New York • 7h 3m
Bus via New York #2 • 7h 45m
Drive • 5h 29m
Philadelphia to Boston by train
The train journey time between Philadelphia and Boston is around 5h 17m and covers a distance of around 324 miles. Services are operated by Amtrak Acela and Amtrak Northeast Regional. Typically 122 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to bus, which costs $23 - $60 and takes 7h 20m.
The quickest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to fly which costs $45 - $180 and takes 2h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia Bus Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Boston is 272 miles. The road distance is 304.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $24 - $330.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Philadelphia to Boston, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Philadelphia station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $45 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $330 and takes 5h 17m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 7h 3m.
- Distance: 272.1 miles
- Duration: 2h 55m
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and three other airlines fly from Philadelphia to Boston hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Philadelphia to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $45 - $330 and the journey takes 5h 17m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $390
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $300
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $290
Flights from Philadelphia to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $420
Flights from Philadelphia to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310 - $450
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $270
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $300
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $290
Flights from New York JFK to Boston via Martha's Vineyard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270 - $850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $290
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $270
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Boston via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $600
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $290
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $200
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from New York JFK to Boston via Martha's Vineyard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270 - $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
- +1 800-523-6590
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Philadelphia to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14 - $85
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $14 - $45
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $27 - $85
- Business Class Seat
- $45 - $120
Train from Philadelphia to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15 - $90
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $15 - $45
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $28 - $90
- Business Class Seat
- $45 - $120
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13 - $75
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $13 - $40
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $25 - $75
- Business Class Seat
- $40 - $100
Train from Philadelphia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24 - $150
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $24 - $80
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $40 - $150
- Business Class Seat
- $80 - $200
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
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Philadelphia to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $26 - $40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $26 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Business Seat
- $35 - $55
Train from Philadelphia to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $27 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $65
- Business Seat
- $40 - $60
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 Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Philadelphia to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22 - $140
- Website
- Amtrak Acela
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $22 - $70
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $35 - $120
- Business Seat - Adult
- $40 - $140
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $65 - $120
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $120 - $210
- First Class - Adult
- $140 - $230
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16 - $95
- Website
- Amtrak Acela
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $16 - $50
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $29 - $85
- Business Seat - Adult
- $30 - $95
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $55 - $90
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $100 - $160
- First Class - Adult
- $110 - $180
Train from Philadelphia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $330
- Website
- Amtrak Acela
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $45 - $170
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $85 - $300
- Business Seat - Adult
- $95 - $330
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $130 - $250
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $230 - $450
- First Class - Adult
- $260 - $490
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $0 - $13
- Website
- MBTA
- children 11 and under
- $0
- Adult
- $11 - $13
- Phone
- 1800-639-8080
- contact@bostonexpressbus.com
- Website
- bostonexpressbus.com
Bus from North Londonderry, NH - exit 5 to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12 - $18
- Schedules at
- bostonexpressbus.com
- Book at
- webstore.bostonexpressbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-639-3317
- info@concordcoachlines.com
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from North Londonderry, NH to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7 - $21
- Schedules at
- concordcoachlines.com
- Children ages 5-11
- $7 - $11
- Adult
- $15 - $21
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20 - $29
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- peterpanbus.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 Bus Station to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16 - $24
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $16 - $24
- Flexible
- $35 - $50
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $27 - $40
- Flexible
- $50 - $70
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $35 - $50
- Flexible
- $60 - $90
- Phone
- (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23 - $60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $28 - $60
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $23 - $35
- Phone
- 877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Philadelphia - Market St & 6th St to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15 - $29
- Book at
- megabus.com
Bus from New York, NY to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Book at
- megabus.com
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The quickest flight from Philadelphia Airport to Boston Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Philadelphia to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Philadelphia to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Boston is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Philadelphia to Boston.
Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Delta and two other 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 Omio, Busbud and FlixBus.
There are 314+ 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 22 min and costs $0 - $7.