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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Boston Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Boston University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    5h 27m
    $103–204

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Brooklinebus bus FlixBus N2605
    7h 5m
    $45–80

  3. Drive 299.3 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Boston Universitycar car 299.3 mi
    5h 41m
    $55–79

  4. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane PHL - BOS
    3h 44m
    $155–475

  5. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0305 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus bus New York
    8h 4m
    $54–102

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane EWR - BOS
    4h 21m
    $157–531

  7. 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 train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane JFK - BOS
    5h 10m
    $247–1,427

  8. 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 plane PHL - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Back Baytrain train
    5h 42m
    $60–352

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

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Brookline twice daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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