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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 9h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $50 - $80.

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 JFK Blvd & 15th St and arriving at Long Run Rd + Old Long Run Rd Fs via King of Prussia Park & Ride and East Busway + Penn Station B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Boston station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Boston?

The distance between Philadelphia and Boston is 364 miles. The road distance is 291.8 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 train which takes 7h 52m and costs $120 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m 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 Greyhound USA, depart from King of Prussia Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Boston train from?

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

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Boston?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs $120 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Boston bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Boston train arrive?

Philadelphia to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Boston is 292 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Philadelphia to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 720+ hotels available in Boston.

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 52m
$125–243
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King of Prussia Park & Ride to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
9h 38m
$48–79
Drive 290.1 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Bostoncar 290.1 mi
4h 57m
$53–77
Fly from Philadelphia International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane PHL - PIT
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Liberty Ave + Wood Stbus
3. Take the bus from Liberty Ave + Wood St to Long Run Rd + Old Long Run Rd Fsbus
6h 10m
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane EWR - PIT
3. Take the bus from Liberty Ave + Wood St to Long Run Rd + Old Long Run Rd Fsbus
7h 7m
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane BWI - PIT
3. Take the bus from Liberty Ave + Wood St to Long Run Rd + Old Long Run Rd Fsbus
7h 6m

Philadelphia to Boston by bus (Greyhound)

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9h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 361.7 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Boston, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 7h 23m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from King of Prussia Park & Ride to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h.

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