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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Massachusetts is to bus which costs $45 - $110 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Massachusetts is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $100 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Massachusetts?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Massachusetts station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at South Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Massachusetts?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Massachusetts?

The distance between Philadelphia and Massachusetts is 323 miles. The road distance is 302.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Massachusetts without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $45 - $800.

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

The train from 30Th Street Station to Boston takes 5h 22m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Massachusetts bus from?

Philadelphia to Massachusetts bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Massachusetts train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Massachusetts?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Massachusetts is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $45 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 7h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $380 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Massachusetts bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Massachusetts bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Massachusetts train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Massachusetts?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Massachusetts is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Philadelphia to Massachusetts.

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

Book your Philadelphia to Massachusetts train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Massachusetts?

There are 1584+ hotels available in Massachusetts.

Philadelphia to Massachusetts - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Massachusetts by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or bus

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 22m
$45–800
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
5h 54m
$43–1,346
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 6m
$45–102
Drive 300.9 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Bostoncar 300.9 mi
5h 44m
$55–80
Fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
3h 17m
$102–371
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 27m
$47–94
Fly to Bradley International Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
2. Take the train from Windsor Locks to Springfieldtrain
4h 27m
$229–762
Fly to Worcester Regional Airport
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
4h 8m
$51–338
Fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
5h 22m
$271–611
Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
5h 17m
$45–286

Philadelphia to Massachusetts by train (Amtrak)

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5h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 321.6 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Massachusetts, 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 South Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 6m.

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