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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $95 - $190 and takes 15h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Philadelphia is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $170 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Richmond, IN and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via S Grant Ave & E Mound St and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct train from Boston station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Connersville Station and arriving at 30th Street Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 53m.

How far is it from Boston to Philadelphia?

The distance between Boston and Philadelphia is 528 miles. The road distance is 572.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Philadelphia without a car is to bus via Columbus which takes 14h 35m and costs $95 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Boston to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Philadelphia bus from?

Boston to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Richmond, IN station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Philadelphia train from?

Boston to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Connersville Station.

Train or bus from Boston to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Boston to Philadelphia is to bus via Columbus which takes 14h 35m and costs $95 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $470 and takes 19h 53m.

Where does the Boston to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Boston to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Columbus - Mound St station.

Where does the Boston to Philadelphia train arrive?

Boston to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Philadelphia is 573 miles. It takes approximately 10h 2m to drive from Boston to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 926+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Philadelphia by taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Boston to Dayton-Airport-DAYtaxi
2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DAY - PHL
3h 32m
$178–549
Bus via Columbus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Richmond, IN to Columbus - Mound Stbus Chicago / ...
2. Take the bus from Columbus to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
14h 35m
$96–178
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Connersville Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Cardinal
19h 53m
$199–470
Drive 569.3 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Philadelphiacar 569.3 mi
10h 2m
$104–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Richmond, IN to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Chicago / ...
2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
15h 50m
$97–185

Dayton (DAY) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights

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3h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 524.9 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Boston, IN, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Station via Richmond, IN, Columbus - Mound St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, S High St & E Rich St, and Columbus in around 14h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Connersville Station to 30th Street Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $190–460 and the journey takes 19h 20m.

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