What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Back Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Back Bay is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Back Bay?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Back Bay is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $180 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Back Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Back Bay. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street via New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Back Bay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Back Bay?

The distance between Philadelphia and Back Bay is 322 miles. The road distance is 301.8 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Back Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Back Bay without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $170 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Back Bay?

The train from 30Th Street Station to Boston takes 5h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Back Bay bus from?

Philadelphia to Back Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Back Bay train from?

Philadelphia to Back Bay train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Back Bay?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Back Bay is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $170 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 7h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $180 - $1,000 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Back Bay bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Back Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Back Bay train arrive?

Philadelphia to Back Bay train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Back Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Back Bay is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Philadelphia to Back Bay.

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to Back Bay?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Back Bay?

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Where can I stay near Back Bay?

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Back Bay by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 3m
$170–270
Drive 300 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Back Baycar 300 mi
5h 41m
$50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Streetbus New York
7h 10m
$96–198
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
3h 21m
$182–963
Bus via Boston (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
7h 24m
$53–84
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3h 59m
$552–975
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4h 47m
$524–2,024
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Back Baytrain
5h 17m
$62–380
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
5h 42m
$95–571
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
5h 30m
$98–1,062

Philadelphia to Back Bay by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 320.2 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Back Bay, 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 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue in around 7h 10m.

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