There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Boston by plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Dayton, taxi
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Dayton (DAY)plane PHL - DAY
- Take the taxi from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Bostontaxi
4h 21m$173–574Bus via Columbus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Columbusbus FlixBus N2642
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Richmond, INbus Columbus-Chicago / ...
14h 27m$95–171Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Connersville Stationtrain Cardinal
20h 34m$207–465Drive 571.4 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Bostoncar 571.4 mi
10h 2m$105–151Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane PHL - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Bostoncar
6h 14m$102–504Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Richmond, INbus Columbus-Chicago / ...
14h 39m$96–184
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Dayton (DAY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to bus which costs $95 - $190 and takes 14h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 21m and costs $170 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Richmond, IN via E Main St & S High St and Columbus - Mound St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Boston station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Connersville Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 34m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Boston is 528 miles. The road distance is 574.8 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Boston without a car is to bus via Columbus which takes 14h 27m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Philadelphia to Boston, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to bus via Columbus which takes 14h 27m and costs $95 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $470 and takes 20h 34m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Boston, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston via Columbus, E Main St & S High St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, Columbus - Mound St, and Richmond, IN in around 14h 27m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Connersville Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $190–460 and the journey takes 20h 1m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Connersville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–460
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Philadelphia to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Connersville Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Boston is 575 miles. It takes approximately 10h 2m to drive from Philadelphia to Boston.
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