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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston University is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston University?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston University is to fly and tram which takes 3h 38m and costs $180 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Boston University?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Boston via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Boston University?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Boston University. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Boston University East via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Boston University?

The distance between Philadelphia and Boston University is 324 miles. The road distance is 301 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Boston University without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $100 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Boston University?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Philadelphia to Boston University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Boston University bus from?

Philadelphia to Boston University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Boston University train from?

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

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Boston University?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Boston University is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Boston University bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Boston University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Boston University train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Boston University?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Boston University is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Philadelphia to Boston University.

Where can I stay near Boston University?

There are 1811+ hotels available in Boston University.

Philadelphia to Boston University - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Boston University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 27m
$105–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
8h 29m
$52–102
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
7h 34m
$56–100
Drive 299.2 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Boston Universitycar 299.2 mi
5h 41m
$55–79
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, tram
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2. Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Easttram
3h 38m
$185–965
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 22m
$497–1,664
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 3m
$247–1,627
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 TF Green Airport to Back Baytrain
5h 46m
$60–322
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
6h 5m
$78–461

Philadelphia to Boston University by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)

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5h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 322.1 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Boston University, 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 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston University via New York Midtown, Boston, Boylston, and Boston University Central in around 7h 34m.

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