There are 8 ways to get from Needham to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Needham Center to Back Baytrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
3h 49m$181–967Drive 300.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Needham to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 300.4 mi
5h 52m$55–80Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
7h 40m$75–811Bus
- Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
9h 22m$59–124Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Needham to Philadelphia-PHL300.4 mi
5h 52mBus 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
5h 18m$84–503Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly
- 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
5h 22m$66–412Bus via Watertown Sq Terminal (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 / ...
10h 47m$67–115
Needham to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to train and fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $180 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham station to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at JFK Blvd & 17th St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Market St & 11th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Boston and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Needham and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 298 miles. The road distance is 302.2 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs $75 - $850.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Needham to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Needham to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from South Station.
Needham to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Needham to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs $75 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 9h 22m.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Needham Center to Airport Terminal A via South Station, South Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, JFK Blvd & 17th St, and Suburban Station in around 9h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Manchester Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- 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
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Needham Center to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Ruggles to TF Green Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $9–15
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
- $100–220
- 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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Needham to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Needham to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Needham to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Needham to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 1134+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Needham and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















