There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Harvard Square by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 34m$109–212Bus via Boston
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
7h 30m$55–100Drive 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 29m$177–883Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Cambridgebus FlixBus 2619
8h 18m$59–95Train 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 12m$470–1,181
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 via Boston which costs $55 - $100 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Harvard Square is to fly and subway which takes 3h 29m and costs $170 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
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 $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Philadelphia to Harvard Square, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Harvard Square bus services, operated by Greyhound 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 $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus via Boston, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 7h 30m.
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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
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
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact 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 DetailsContact 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
- $100–210
- 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
- $25–55
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Harvard Square bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston 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 1471+ hotels available in Harvard Square.