What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $85 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and South Station Bus Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Boston. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and South Station Bus Terminal?

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 South Station Bus Terminal?

The distance between Philadelphia and South Station Bus Terminal is 296 miles. The road distance is 303 miles.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal bus from?

Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $85 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $800 and takes 5h 26m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal bus arrive?

Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal train arrive?

Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal.

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal?

Book your Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near South Station Bus Terminal?

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Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal - 10 ways to travel via train

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

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Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)PHL - BOS
3h 14m
$87–357
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal409
2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn StationNec
3. Take the bus from Times Square – 37th St. to Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Ave
9h 56m
$29–91
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BostonAcela
5h 26m
$45–800
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York MidtownFlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to BostonFlixBus 2610 / ...
7h 30m
$47–99
Drive 301.2 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal301.2 mi
5h 40m
$55–80
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 51m
$91–546
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 South Station
5h 11m
$42–848
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 18m
$224–635
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 58m
$43–1,346
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to BostonGreyhound US0235 / ...
7h 35m
$40–90

Philadelphia to South Station Bus Terminal by train and foot (Amtrak)

121Weekly Services

5h 26mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 293.9 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and South Station Bus Terminal, MA, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, 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.

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