There are 7 ways to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Boston Logan Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
1h 34m$170–950Drive 312.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 312.3 mi
5h 58m$57–83Bus to Barnstable Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Boston to Barnstable Airportbus
- Fly from Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane HYA - PHL
6h 15m$81–477Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
7h 21m$82–812Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
9h 37m$65–117Bus via New York
- Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
- Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus New York
10h 19m$73–189Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Boston-BOS to Philadelphia-PHL312.3 mi
5h 58m
Boston Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs $170 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Logan International Airport and arriving at JFK Blvd & 17th St via Boston and Market St & 11th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Boston Airport (BOS) and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 281 miles. The road distance is 314.1 miles.
The best way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $80 - $850.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), including transfers and time at the airport.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs $170 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $850 and takes 7h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 9h 37m.
What companies run services between Boston Airport (BOS), USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Barnstable Municipal Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Barnstable Municipal Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Barnstable Municipal Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Martha's Vineyard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Barnstable Municipal Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Barnstable Municipal Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Barnstable Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–70
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Boston-BOS to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Boston Logan Airport Airport to Philadelphia International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 34m.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 314 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Boston Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines offer flights from Boston Logan Airport Airport to Philadelphia International Airport Airport.
There are 672+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Boston Airport (BOS) and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










