What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to bus and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $75 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Boston. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Boston via Syracuse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Boston?

The distance between Philadelphia and Boston is 351 miles. The road distance is 340.5 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Boston without a car is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $65 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Boston?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Philadelphia to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Boston bus from?

Philadelphia to Boston bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Boston bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Boston bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Boston is 340 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Philadelphia to Boston.

How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Boston?

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Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1858+ hotels available in Boston.

Philadelphia to Boston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Boston by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Syracusebus
2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane SYR - BOS
4h 1m
$75–421
Drive 338.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Bostoncar 338.5 mi
6h 38m
$62–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Syracusebus Adt A112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
9h 5m
$66–142
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Syracusebus Adt A112 / ...
2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 30m
$131–282
Bus to Massena International Airport-Richards Field, fly
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Massenabus
2. Fly from Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MSS - BOS
4h 30m
$78–349
Bus to Saranac Lake, fly
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Paul Smithsbus
2. Fly from Saranac Lake (SLK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane SLK - BOS
6h 9m
$136–288
Bus via West Albany
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Albanybus Adt A113 / ...
2. Take the bus from Albany to Bostonbus FlixBus 2691
13h 13m
$76–224
Bus, train via Albany
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Albanybus Adt A113 / ...
2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
14h 8m
$111–317

Philadelphia to Boston by bus

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9h 5mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 348.8 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, NY, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia to Boston via Syracuse Bus Station in around 9h 5m.

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