There are 8 ways to get from Cheltenham to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 35m$175–288Drive 290 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cheltenham to Bostoncar 290 mi
5h 44m$50–72Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
8h 26m$64–104Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
6h 7m$64–374Bus via Frankford Transit Center-14-BLVDDIR-MFO (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
8h 44m$58–98Fly to Manchester Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
6h 11m$84–502Fly to Bradley International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus
6h 35m$118–738Train, fly to Worcester Regional Airport, line 2 bus, bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham to Suburban Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
- Take the bus from Worcester Airport to Central Hubbus
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus
6h 19m$78–494
Cheltenham to Boston by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Boston is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Boston is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Boston via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Boston. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham and arriving at Boston via Suburban Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Boston is 335 miles. The road distance is 291.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $170 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Cheltenham to Boston, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Boston is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $170 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 26m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, PA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham to Boston via Jefferson Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 8h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Worcester Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $170–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from TF Green Airport to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Cheltenham to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Airport to Central Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Worcester Regional Transit Authority
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Cheltenham to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Boston is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Cheltenham to Boston.
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