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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston College is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston College is to fly and tram which takes 4h 8m and costs $180 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Boston College?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Boston College. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Newton, MA via Manhattan, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Boston College?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Boston College. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Boston College via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Boston College?

The distance between Philadelphia and Boston College is 328 miles. The road distance is 296.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Boston College without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $100 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Philadelphia to Boston College, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Boston College bus from?

Philadelphia to Boston College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Boston College train from?

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

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Boston College?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Boston College is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $90 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Boston College bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Boston College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Boston College train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Boston College?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Boston College is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Philadelphia to Boston College.

Where can I stay near Boston College?

There are 1655+ hotels available in Boston College.

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Boston College by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 3m
$109–211
Drive 295.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Boston Collegecar 295.2 mi
5h 36m
$54–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Newton, MAbus Manhattan-Cambridge
7h 39m
$65–89
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, tram
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2. Take the tram from Copley to Chestnut Hilltram
4h 8m
$185–865
Bus via South Station
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
8h 26m
$55–109
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
4h 51m
$478–1,163
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
6h 16m
$60–342
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
6h 36m
$89–511
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
6h 25m
$86–945

Philadelphia to Boston College by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)

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6h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 326 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Boston College, 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 College via New York Midtown, Manhattan, NY, Newton, MA, Riverside, and Chestnut Hill in around 7h 39m.

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