There are 6 ways to get from Harvard to Philadelphia by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Taxi to Worcester Regional Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Harvard to Worcester-Airport-ORHtaxi
- Fly from Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORH - PHL
3h 4m$141–495Drive 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 / ...
7h 55m$73–123Train
- Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
8h 50m$78–815Train 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
6h 11m$181–918Train, bus
- Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the bus from Cambridge to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2619
11h 16m$63–114
Harvard to Philadelphia by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
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 4m and costs $140 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Clinton and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Worcester Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
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 North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Harvard and Philadelphia is 278 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 7h 55m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 4m 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 7h 55m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $850 and takes 8h 50m.
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 $45–90 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harvard Town Hall to 30th Street Station via Rt 2/495 Littleton Station, Littleton/Route 495, North Station, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 8h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Worcester Regional Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Littleton/Route 495 to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $5–12
Train from Littleton/Route 495 to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $5–12
Train from Littleton/Route 495 to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $5–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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.com
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Cambridge to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
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More Questions & Answers
Harvard to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Harvard to Philadelphia train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North 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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