There are 9 ways to get from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Philadelphia by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
best- Take the train from Manchester to Chelseatrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
4h 32m$177–918Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
9h 38m$55–99Train
- Take the train from Manchester to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
7h 41m$78–813Bus via New York (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
9h 33m$56–99Drive 323.3 mi
- Drive from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Philadelphiacar 323.3 mi
6h 28m$59–86Fly 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 45m$459–1,833Train, train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the train from Manchester to North Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ruggles to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
6h 53m$69–402Fly 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 56m$504–1,364Train, bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the train from Manchester to North Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MHT - PHL
6h 43m$103–630
Manchester-by-the-Sea to Philadelphia by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Philadelphia is to bus via New York which costs $55 - $100 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Philadelphia is to train and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $170 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Chelsea and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Boston and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Manchester and arriving at 30th Street Station via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Philadelphia is 315 miles. The road distance is 325.2 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs $75 - $850.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Manchester-by-the-Sea to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Manchester-by-the-Sea to Philadelphia train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Manchester station.
The best way to get from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Philadelphia is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs $75 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Manchester to 30th Street Station via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester to Philadelphia Bus Station via Chelsea, Chelsea, South Station, Boston, and New York Midtown in around 9h 33m.
- 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 Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Manchester Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Train from Manchester to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Train from Manchester to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Manchester to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Ruggles to TF Green Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–15
Train from Manchester to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester-by-the-Sea to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Manchester-by-the-Sea to Philadelphia train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester-by-the-Sea to Philadelphia is 325 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Philadelphia.
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