There are 8 ways to get from Canton to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Canton Junction to Providencetrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Providence to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 41m$65–811Bus via South Station (Greyhound)
cheapest- 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 / ...
9h 7m$55–98Drive 297.6 mi
- Drive from Canton to Philadelphiacar 297.6 mi
5h 49m$55–79Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the train from Canton Junction to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
4h 17m$59–377Bus
- Take the bus from Mansfield Station to Newton - Riverside MBTA Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newton, MA to Manhattan, NYbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
9h 9m$82–105Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the train from Canton Center to Back Baytrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
4h 26m$184–921Fly Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 39m$466–1,836Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MHT - PHL
5h 59m$97–575
Canton to Philadelphia by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canton to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Canton to Philadelphia is to train and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $55 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Canton to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Canton to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Canton Junction and arriving at 30th Street Station via Providence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Canton and Philadelphia is 308 miles. The road distance is 299.3 miles.
The best way to get from Canton to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $65 - $850.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Canton to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Canton to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Canton to Philadelphia train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Canton Junction station.
The best way to get from Canton to Philadelphia is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $65 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via South Station, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Canton, MA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Canton Junction to 30th Street Station via Providence in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canton Junction to Philadelphia Bus Station via South Station, Boston, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 9h 7m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Manchester Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Train from Canton Junction to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from Canton Junction to TF Green Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
Train from Canton Center to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Canton to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Canton to Philadelphia train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canton to Philadelphia is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Canton to Philadelphia.
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