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How to get fromBoston to Philadelphiaby taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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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)

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Boston to Dayton-Airport-DAYtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DAY - PHL
    3h 27m
    $178–549

  2. Bus via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Columbusbus bus Bsb 24
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    14h 34m
    $91–168

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Connersville Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    19h 53m
    $439–710

  4. Drive  569.3 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Philadelphiacar car 569.3 mi
    10h 2m
    $104–151

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Columbusbus bus Bsb 24
    2. Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    14h 54m
    $98–185

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 524.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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, Columbus, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, S High St & E Rich St, and Columbus in around 14h 34m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Connersville Station to 30th Street Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $430–700 and the journey takes 19h 20m.

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