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

The cheapest way to get from South Station Bus Terminal to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Station Bus Terminal to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $85 - $370.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Philadelphia. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from South Station Bus Terminal to Philadelphia?

The distance between South Station Bus Terminal and Philadelphia is 324 miles. The road distance is 302.1 miles.

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

The train from Boston to 30Th Street Station takes 5h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from South Station Bus Terminal to Philadelphia is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $45 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $370 and takes 3h 38m.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from South Station Bus Terminal to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between South Station Bus Terminal to Philadelphia is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from South Station Bus Terminal to Philadelphia.

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

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

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from South Station Bus Terminal to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, 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 Boston to 30th Street StationAcela
5h 6m
$45–800
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0235 / ...
7h 50m
$40–85
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York MidtownFlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 59m
$49–105
Drive 300.3 mi
1. Drive from South Station Bus Terminal to Philadelphia300.3 mi
5h 43m
$55–80
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)BOS - PHL
3h 38m
$86–367
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)MHT - PHL
4h 25m
$224–622
Fly Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
5h
$406–1,446
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)BOS - LGA
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
5h 14m
$116–1,013
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the train from Boston to Providence
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)PVD - PHL
4h 47m
$47–839
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
4h 56m
$96–567

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

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Distance: 321.8 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to 30th Street Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Philadelphia via New York Midtown in around 6h 59m.

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