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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston, MA is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston, MA is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $110 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Boston, MA?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Boston, MA. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Boston, MA via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Boston, MA?

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 17m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Boston, MA?

The distance between Philadelphia and Boston, MA is 323 miles. The road distance is 301.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Boston, MA without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $40 - $800.

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

The train from 30Th Street Station to Boston takes 5h 17m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Boston, MA bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Boston, MA train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Boston, MA?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Boston, MA is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $40 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 7h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $370 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Boston, MA bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Boston, MA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Boston, MA train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Boston, MA?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Boston, MA is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Philadelphia to Boston, MA.

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

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Where can I stay near Boston, MA?

There are 1342+ hotels available in Boston, MA.

Philadelphia to Boston, MA - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Philadelphia to Boston, MA by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, 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.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 28m
$40–800
Bus via New York
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston, MAbus OurBus
7h 20m
$36–114
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Brooklinebus FlixBus N2605
7h 10m
$42–81
Drive 300 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Boston, MAcar 300 mi
5h 40m
$55–80
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
3h 32m
$111–370
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
6h 1m
$43–1,346
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
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
4h 11m
$114–598
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
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
5h 2m
$365–1,374
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
2. Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain
5h 22m
$48–877
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
5h 49m
$274–615
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
5h 54m
$113–1,011

Philadelphia to Boston, MA by train and foot (Amtrak)

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5h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 320.8 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 17m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Brookline twice daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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