There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Harvard Square by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 34m$98–200Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Brooklinebus FlixBus N2605
7h 13m$46–80Drive 298.3 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Harvard Squarecar 298.3 mi
5h 39m$55–79Fly from Philadelphia International Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
- Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway
3h 30m$137–493Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
7h 26m$54–109Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
4h 13m$147–548
Philadelphia to Harvard Square by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Harvard Square is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Harvard Square is to fly and subway which takes 3h 30m and costs $130 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Harvard via Harvard St @ Beacon St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Harvard via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Harvard Square is 327 miles. The road distance is 300.1 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Harvard Square without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Philadelphia to Harvard Square, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Harvard Square bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Harvard Square train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Harvard Square is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Harvard Square, Middlesex County, 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 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Brookline twice daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Subway from South Station to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Brookline
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Harvard Square bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Brookline station.
Philadelphia to Harvard Square train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Harvard Square is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Philadelphia to Harvard Square.
There are 1854+ hotels available in Harvard Square.