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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Waltham is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Waltham is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $160 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Waltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Newton, MA via Manhattan, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Waltham?

The distance between Philadelphia and Waltham is 328 miles. The road distance is 294.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Waltham without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $100 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Philadelphia to Waltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Waltham bus from?

Philadelphia to Waltham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Waltham?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Waltham is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 7h, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $500 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Waltham bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Waltham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Waltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Waltham is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Philadelphia to Waltham.

Where can I stay near Waltham?

There are 1758+ hotels available in Waltham.

Philadelphia to Waltham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Waltham by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 30m
$103–209
Bus via South Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
9h 20m
$52–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Newton, MAbus Manhattan-Cambridge
7h
$55–83
Drive 293.1 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Walthamcar 293.1 mi
5h 33m
$54–78
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
3h 51m
$163–497
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
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 29m
$185–614
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)plane PHL - PVD
2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Back Baytrain
5h 45m
$58–354
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
6h 7m
$234–1,243

Philadelphia to Waltham by train and bus (Amtrak)

110Weekly Services

5h 30mAverage Duration

$103Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Waltham.

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Distance: 326.3 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Waltham, 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 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newton, MA via New York Midtown and Manhattan, NY in around 7h.

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