There are 10 ways to get from Harvard University to Philadelphia by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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Subway to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
best- Take the subway from Harvard to South Stationsubway
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
4h 5m$175–911Bus via Boston (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 / ...
8h 58m$54–92Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 56m$72–802Bus
- Take the bus from Cambridge - Alewife Station to Manhattan, NYbus Cambridge
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
8h 34m$61–79Drive 298 mi
- Drive from Harvard University to Philadelphiacar 298 mi
5h 46m$55–79Fly 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 18m$457–1,826Fly Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 31m$86–1,063Bus 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 47m$97–619Fly 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
5h 29m$502–1,357Train 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
6h 8m$63–392
Harvard University to Philadelphia by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Harvard University to Philadelphia is to subway and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $170 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard University station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Cambridge - Alewife Station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard University to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at 30th Street Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Harvard University and Philadelphia is 299 miles. The road distance is 299.8 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs $70 - $800.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Harvard University to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Harvard University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Go Buses, depart from Cambridge - Alewife Station.
Harvard University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Philadelphia is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs $70 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $80 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $75–190 and the journey takes 5h 52m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Harvard University to Philadelphia Bus Station via Harvard, Alewife, Cambridge - Alewife Station, Manhattan, NY, and New York Midtown in around 8h 34m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from Manchester Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Subway from Harvard to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from South Station to TF Green Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Buses
Bus from Cambridge - Alewife Station to Manhattan, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- Go Buses
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Booking & Getting There
Harvard University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Go Buses, arrive at Manhattan, NY station.
Harvard University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard University to Philadelphia is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Harvard University to Philadelphia.
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