There are 10 ways to get from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
3h 19m$176–907Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
7h 10m$50–85Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 1m$83–194Drive 300.8 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Bostoncar 300.8 mi
5h 45m$55–80Bus 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 20mFly Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
- Take the train from Windsor Locks to Springfieldtrain
4h 37m$72–486Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Worcester Regional Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
4h 15m$65–416Fly 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 23m$57–330Fly 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 29m$76–457Bus via New York (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
7h 30m$51–82
Pennsylvania to Massachusetts by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts is to bus via New York which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $170 - $950.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia Bus Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts. However, there are services departing from 15th St/City Hall and arriving at Boston via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Pennsylvania and Massachusetts is 293 miles. The road distance is 302.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs $80 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts, including transfers.
Pennsylvania to Massachusetts bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Pennsylvania to Massachusetts train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $170 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $200 and takes 6h 1m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Massachusetts, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Worcester Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Pennsylvania to Massachusetts bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Pennsylvania to Massachusetts train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania to Massachusetts is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts.
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