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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Waltham is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 7h.

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 46m and costs $110 - $400.

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.

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 via New York which takes 6h 15m and costs $40 - $1,400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m 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.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Waltham?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Waltham is to train via New York which takes 6h 15m and costs $40 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 7h, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $400 and takes 3h 46m.

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 31m to drive from Philadelphia to Waltham.

Where can I stay near Waltham?

There are 1328+ hotels available in Waltham.

Philadelphia to Waltham - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 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
6h 15m
$44–1,351
Bus
cheapest
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
$43–85
Drive 293.2 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Walthamcar 293.2 mi
5h 31m
$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 46m
$110–398
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 29m
$49–797
Bus via South Station
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
8h 13m
$50–110
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 24m
$115–603
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 Providence to Back Baytrain
5h 35m
$49–874
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 1m
$114–1,016

Philadelphia to Waltham by train and bus (Amtrak)

128Weekly Services

6h 15mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 326.3 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Washington St @ Bacon St via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, and Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St in around 6h 15m. 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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