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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Philadelphia to Boston

Composite routes from Philadelphia to Boston

Cheapest
5 h 28 min
Car
489 km.
from $26
Fastest
1 h 9 min
Plane
Other
4 h 14 min
Plane, Taxi
826 km.
from $612.93
14 h 37 min
826 km.
from $191.09
16 h 56 min
826 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$336.96
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$51.09–$532.61
Plane from Laguardia Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$456.52

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$380.43
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$358.70–$500.00
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$336.96
Plane from Laguardia Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.48–$510.87
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$597.83
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Dayton
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$250.00
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$228.26
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.26–$217.39
Plane from Laguardia Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$260.87

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$304.35
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Dayton
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$46.74–$282.61

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$76.09
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$76.09
Train from 30th Street Station to Connersville
Ave. Duration:
19h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$70.65–$250.00

MBTA

Phone:
+1-617-222-3200
Website:
mbta.com
Train from Providence to Back
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.22–$14.13

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
Ave. Duration:
9h 32m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$40.22–$228.26
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.57–$206.52
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
Ave. Duration:
4h 14m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$32.61–$217.39
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$18.48–$206.52
Train from Providence to Back
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.22–$206.52

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$65.22–$597.83
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$28.26–$380.43
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$51.09–$489.13
Train from Providence to Back
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.57–$336.96

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.48–$65.22
Bus from Philadelphia to Dayton
Ave. Duration:
12h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.04–$239.13

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Brookline
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$86.96
Bus from Allentown to Columbus
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.22–$130.43

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:
1-800-343-9999
Website:
peterpanbus.com
Bus from 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$5.43–$34.78

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Email:
info@baronsbus.com
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Richmond,
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.93–$33.70
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Richmond,
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$42.39

Fullington Trailways

Phone:
+1 814-574-1827
Website:
fullingtontours.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Allentown
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily

OurBus

Phone:
+1-844-800-6828
Email:
pr@ourbus.com
Website:
ourbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston,
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.52–$54.35

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston, MA?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston, MA is to night bus which costs $28.26 - $92.39 and takes 6h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston, MA?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston, MA is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $54.35 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Boston, MA?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Boston, MA. However, there are services departing from 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA and arriving at Boston, MA via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Boston, MA?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Boston, MA?

The distance between Philadelphia and Boston, MA is 516 km. The road distance is 484.6 km.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Boston, MA without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Boston, MA without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $40.22 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Boston, MA?

The train from 30th Street Station to Boston takes 5h 11m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Boston, MA bus from?

Philadelphia to Boston, MA bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Boston, MA train from?

Philadelphia to Boston, MA train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Boston, MA?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Boston, MA is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $40.22 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11.96 - $92.39 and takes 7h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $195.65 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Boston, MA bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Boston, MA bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Boston, MA train arrive?

Philadelphia to Boston, MA train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Boston, MA?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Boston, MA is 485 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Philadelphia to Boston, MA.

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to Boston, MA?

Book your Philadelphia to Boston, MA train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Boston, MA?

There are 1083+ hotels available in Boston, MA. Prices start at $72.22 per night.
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