What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Kendall Square?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Kendall Square is to bus via New York which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Kendall Square?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Kendall Square is to fly and subway which takes 3h 19m and costs $120 - $470.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Kendall Square?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Kendall Square. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Kendall/MIT via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Kendall Square?

The distance between Philadelphia and Kendall Square is 325 miles. The road distance is 301.2 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Kendall Square without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Kendall Square without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $45 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Kendall Square?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Philadelphia to Kendall Square, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Kendall Square train from?

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

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Kendall Square?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Kendall Square is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $45 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Kendall Square train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Kendall Square?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Kendall Square is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Philadelphia to Kendall Square.

Where can I stay near Kendall Square?

There are 1467+ hotels available in Kendall Square.

Philadelphia to Kendall Square - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 32m
$48–792
Train via New York (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 4m
$46–1,349
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
7h 16m
$63–125
Drive 299.5 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Kendall Squarecar 299.5 mi
5h 43m
$55–79
Fly from Philadelphia International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2. Take the subway from South Station to Kendall/MITsubway
3h 19m
$127–463
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
7h 34m
$50–85
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
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
$127–469
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
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
4h 48m
$260–1,395

Philadelphia to Kendall Square by train and subway (Amtrak)

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 323.3 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Kendall Square, 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 22m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Kendall/MIT via Port Authority Bus Terminal, South Station, and South Station in around 7h 16m.

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