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 and train which takes 4h 29m and costs $130 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Waltham?

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

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Waltham?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Waltham. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Newtonville via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Waltham?

The distance between Philadelphia and Waltham is 329 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 via New York which takes 7h and costs $40 - $1,400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 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 station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Waltham train from?

Philadelphia to Waltham train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Waltham?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Waltham is to train via New York which takes 7h and costs $40 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h.

Where does the Philadelphia to Waltham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Philadelphia to Waltham train arrive?

Philadelphia to Waltham train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn 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 1395+ hotels available in Waltham.

Philadelphia to Waltham - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Philadelphia to Waltham by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 via New York (Amtrak)
best
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
7h
$45–1,353
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Newton, MAbus Manhattan-Cambridge
7h
$54–82
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, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2. Take the train from Back Bay to Newtonvilletrain
4h 29m
$134–449
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
7h 14m
$46–794
Bus via South Station
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
9h
$61–127
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
5h 9m
$134–455
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
6h 28m
$51–306
Fly Philadelphia International Airport 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
6h 47m
$72–431
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 54m
$140–1,068
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Worcester Regional Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
2. Take the train from Worcester to Newtonvilletrain
6h 31m
$54–338

Philadelphia to Waltham by train (Amtrak)

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Waltham.

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Distance: 327.3 mi
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Newtonville via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, and Back Bay in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Newton, MA via New York Midtown and Manhattan, NY in around 7h.

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