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

The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waltham to Philadelphia is to train and subway and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $100 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Waltham and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from Waltham to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Newton, MA and arriving at Philadelphia via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Waltham to Philadelphia?

The distance between Waltham and Philadelphia is 329 miles. The road distance is 294 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waltham to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $40 - $850.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Waltham to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waltham to Philadelphia bus from?

Waltham to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Go Buses, depart from Newton, MA station.

Train or bus from Waltham to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Waltham to Philadelphia is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $40 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Waltham to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Waltham to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Go Buses, arrive at Manhattan, NY station.

Can I drive from Waltham to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Philadelphia is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Waltham to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 933+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Waltham to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, subway, plane, 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 (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
5h 49m
$42–804
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newton, MA to Manhattan, NYbus Cambridge
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2602 / ...
6h 37m
$42–82
Drive 292.3 mi
1. Drive from Waltham to Philadelphiacar 292.3 mi
5h 36m
$54–78
Train, subway to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the train from Waltham to Portertrain
2. Take the subway from Porter to South Stationsubway
3. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
4h 22m
$102–427
Bus via South Station
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus Greyhound US0305 / ...
8h 48m
$47–104
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 59m
$107–1,033
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
5h 22m
$49–876
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MHT - PHL
6h 4m
$269–639
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 43m
$112–627

Waltham to Philadelphia by bus and train (Amtrak)

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5h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 326.9 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Waltham, 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 4h 57m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newton, MA to Philadelphia via Manhattan, NY and New York Midtown in around 6h 37m.

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