There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Elkins Park by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
2h 58m$180–892Drive 291.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Elkins Parkcar 291.7 mi
5h 46m$54–77Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 42m$80–796Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
7h 57m$56–85Fly Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
4h 25m$512–1,315Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
5h 24m$66–382Bus via New York (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
8h 19m$59–91
Boston to Elkins Park by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Elkins Park is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Elkins Park is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $180 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Elkins Park station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Elkins Park. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Elkins Park via Gray 30th St Station and Suburban Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Boston and Elkins Park is 300 miles. The road distance is 293.4 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Elkins Park without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs $80 - $800.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Boston to Elkins Park, including transfers.
Boston to Elkins Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Elkins Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Elkins Park is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $180 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $800 and takes 6h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Elkins Park, PA, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta 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 $80–190 and the journey takes 5h 52m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
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 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Elkins Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Boston to Elkins Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Elkins Park is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Boston to Elkins Park.
There are 885+ hotels available in Elkins Park.