There are 8 ways to get from Pennsylvania to Harvard University by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, subway
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
- Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway
3h 36m$177–912Drive 298.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Harvard Universitycar 298.4 mi
5h 42m$55–79Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 23m$81–197Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Cambridge - Alewife Stationbus Manhattan-Cambridge
7h 46m$62–77Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PIT - BOS
4h 36mFly Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
5h 45m$55–323Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
5h 52m$74–430Bus via Boston
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
8h 4m$65–113
Pennsylvania to Harvard University by subway, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania to Harvard University is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania to Harvard University is to fly and subway which takes 3h 36m and costs $170 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Pennsylvania station to Harvard University station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Cambridge - Alewife Station via Manhattan, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Pennsylvania to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from 15th St/City Hall and arriving at Harvard via 30th Street Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Pennsylvania and Harvard University is 299 miles. The road distance is 300.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Harvard University without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs $80 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Pennsylvania to Harvard University, including transfers.
Pennsylvania to Harvard University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Pennsylvania to Harvard University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Harvard University is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs $80 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $80 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harvard University via New York Midtown, Manhattan, NY, Cambridge - Alewife Station, Alewife, and Harvard in around 7h 46m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Subway from South Station to Harvard
- 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 TF Green Airport to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- 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 Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Pennsylvania to Harvard University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Pennsylvania to Harvard University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania to Harvard University is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Pennsylvania to Harvard University.
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