There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Boston by plane, train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly Philadelphia to Boston • 3h 4m
$49 - $194
Cheapest option
Bus • 6h 45m
$16 - $50
7 alternative options
Train to Newark, fly to Boston • 3h 43m
$43 - $254
Train to New York JFK, fly to Boston • 4h 18m
$108 - $314
Train to New York La Guardia, fly to Boston • 4h 23m
$70 - $268
Fly Philadelphia to Manchester, bus • 4h 46m
$229 - $378
Train • 5h 18m
$45 - $160
Bus via New York • 7h 30m
$26 - $58
Drive • 5h 29m
$29 - $45
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to bus, which costs $16 - $50 and takes 6h 45m.
The quickest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to fly which costs $45 - $200 and takes 3h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia Megabus Stop and arriving at Boston South Buses. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Boston South Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 18m.
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 18m and costs $45 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Philadelphia to Boston, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Boston bus services, operated by Boltbus, depart from Philadelphia Megabus Stop station.
Philadelphia to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Philadelphia station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $45 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $160 and takes 5h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $16 - $50 and takes 6h 45m.
- Distance: 272.1 miles
- Duration: 3h 4m
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
JetBlue Airways, American Airlines and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia to Boston every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Philadelphia to Boston South Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45 - $65 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $700
Flights from Philadelphia to Boston via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95 - $700
Flights from Philadelphia to Boston via Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95 - $700
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $370
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $500
Flights from Philadelphia to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $460
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $450
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $500
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $370
Flights from New York JFK to Boston via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $700
Flights from New York JFK to Boston via Martha's Vineyard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390 - $1,000
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75 - $450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $20 - $330
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $11 - $230
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $13 - $270
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $11 - $240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Boston via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95 - $350
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $270
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $14 - $260
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from New York JFK to Boston via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390 - $1,000
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 Philadelphia to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $80
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $40 - $80
- Business Class Seat
- $65 - $120
Train from Philadelphia to New York Moynihan Train Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40 - $85
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $40 - $85
- Business Class Seat
- $65 - $130
Train from Philadelphia to Boston South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75 - $160
- Schedules at
- 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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Philadelphia to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $26 - $40
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $26 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Business Seat
- $35 - $55
Train from Philadelphia to New York Moynihan Train Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $27 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $65
- Business Seat
- $40 - $60
Train from Philadelphia to Boston South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $45 - $65
- Premium
- $220 - $310
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $80 - $120
- Business Seat
- $85 - $120
- 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
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from North Londonderry, NH to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15 - $21
- Schedules at
- concordcoachlines.com
- 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 to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16 - $22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia 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
- 877-462-6342
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Philadelphia - Market St & 6th St to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8 - $23
- Book at
- megabus.com
Bus from New York, NY to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17 - $35
- Book at
- megabus.com
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The quickest flight from Philadelphia Airport to Boston Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 18m.
Philadelphia to Boston bus services, operated by Boltbus, 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 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Philadelphia to Boston.
Delta, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways 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 Busbud, FlixBus and Omio.
There are 1024+ 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 $7.