What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Brookline?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Brookline is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Brookline?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Brookline is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $100 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Brookline?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Brookline. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Brookline?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Brookline. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Brookline?

The distance between Philadelphia and Brookline is 301 miles. The road distance is 298.6 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Brookline without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Brookline without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $45 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Brookline?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Philadelphia to Brookline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Brookline bus from?

Philadelphia to Brookline bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Brookline train from?

Philadelphia to Brookline train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Brookline?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Brookline is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $100 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $800 and takes 5h 40m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Brookline bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Brookline bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Brookline station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Brookline train arrive?

Philadelphia to Brookline train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Brookline?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Brookline is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Philadelphia to Brookline.

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to Brookline?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Brookline?

Book your Philadelphia to Brookline bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Brookline?

There are 1530+ hotels available in Brookline.

Philadelphia to Brookline - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)PHL - BOS
3h 18m
$106–366
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to BrooklineFlixBus N2605
6h 45m
$40–85
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BostonAcela
5h 40m
$46–793
Drive 296.9 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Brookline296.9 mi
5h 42m
$55–79
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)EWR - BOS
3h 59m
$114–578
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)PHL - PVD
2. Take the train from Providence to Ruggles
5h 31m
$47–273
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)PHL - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
5h 49m
$226–631
Train via New York (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BostonAcela
5h 49m
$43–1,346
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0421 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South StationNew York
7h 41m
$49–113

Philadelphia to Brookline by train and bus (Amtrak)

121Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 298.9 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, 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.

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