There are 9 ways to get from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 57m$76–794Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
7h 13m$53–83Drive 300.4 mi
- Drive from Boston to Philadelphiacar 300.4 mi
5h 47m$55–80Fly from Boston Logan Airport
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
3h 48m$174–906Bus via New York (Greyhound)
- 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 / ...
7h 42m$58–94Train to Bradley International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Springfield to Windsor Lockstrain
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BDL - PHL
3h 55m$62–417Line 2 bus to Worcester Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Front St + Commercial St to Worcester Airportbus
- Fly from Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORH - PHL
3h 48m$54–366Bus to Manchester Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MHT - PHL
4h 28m$95–617Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly
- 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
4h 50m$72–430
Massachusetts to Pennsylvania by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $170 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at 15th St/City Hall via Drexel Station at 30th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Massachusetts and Pennsylvania is 325 miles. The road distance is 302.2 miles.
The best way to get from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $75 - $800.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania, including transfers.
Massachusetts to Pennsylvania bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Massachusetts to Pennsylvania train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $75 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $950 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Massachusetts, USA and Pennsylvania, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $85–230 and the journey takes 5h 52m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Station via New York Midtown in around 7h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
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
Flights from Worcester Regional Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Manchester Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- 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 Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
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
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
- $85–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Windsor Locks
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- 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
Train from South Station to TF Green Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Front St + Commercial St to Worcester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Worcester Regional Transit Authority
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Booking & Getting There
Massachusetts to Pennsylvania bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Massachusetts to Pennsylvania train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Massachusetts to Pennsylvania is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania.
Book your Massachusetts to Pennsylvania bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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