There are 8 ways to get from Harvard to Philadelphia by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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.
Taxi to Manchester Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Harvard to Manchester-Airport-MHTtaxi
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MHT - PHL
3h 22m$308–865Drive 285.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harvard to Philadelphiacar 285.2 mi
5h 43m$53–76Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
6h 41m$110–157Train
- Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
7h 54m$99–838Taxi to Worcester Regional Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Harvard to Worcester-Airport-ORHtaxi
- Fly from Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORH - PHL
3h 1m$130–456Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly
- Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to North Stationtrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
5h 14m$201–943Taxi, bus to Bradley International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Harvard to Worcestertaxi
- Take the bus from Worcester to Hartfordbus
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BDL - PHL
5h 47m$135–507Train, bus
- Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the bus from Cambridge to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2619
10h 20m$79–123
Manchester Airport (MHT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harvard to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Harvard to Philadelphia is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $130 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Worcester Union Station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Littleton/Route 495 and arriving at 30th Street Station via Porter and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Harvard and Philadelphia is 335 miles. The road distance is 286.9 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard to Philadelphia without a car is to bus which takes 6h 41m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Harvard to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Harvard to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Worcester Union Station.
Harvard to Philadelphia train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Littleton/Route 495 station.
The best way to get from Harvard to Philadelphia is to bus which takes 6h 41m and costs $110 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $850 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between Harvard, MA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Worcester Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Harvard to 30th Street Station via Littleton/Route 495, Porter, Porter, South Station, and Boston in around 7h 54m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Worcester Regional Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Train from Littleton/Route 495 to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from Littleton/Route 495 to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
Train from Littleton/Route 495 to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
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
- $170–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester to Hartford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cambridge to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $65–270
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Booking & Getting There
Harvard to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Harvard to Philadelphia train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard to Philadelphia is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Harvard to Philadelphia.
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