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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston University Central is to bus which costs $55 - $85 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston University Central is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $180 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Boston University Central?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia Bus Station station and arriving at Brookline. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Boston University Central?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Boston University Central. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Boston University Central via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Boston University Central?

The distance between Philadelphia and Boston University Central is 324 miles. The road distance is 300.3 miles.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Philadelphia to Boston University Central, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Boston University Central bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Boston University Central train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Boston University Central?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Boston University Central is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs $180 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 7h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $180 - $1,000 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Boston University Central bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Boston University Central bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Brookline station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Boston University Central train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Boston University Central?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Boston University Central is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Philadelphia to Boston University Central.

Where can I stay near Boston University Central?

There are 1602+ hotels available in Boston University Central.

Philadelphia to Boston University Central - 10 ways to travel via train

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 23m
$180–275
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Brooklinebus FlixBus N2605
7h 16m
$55–85
Drive 298.5 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Boston University Centralcar 298.5 mi
5h 39m
$55–79
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
3h 37m
$185–966
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
8h 11m
$68–115
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 14m
$536–1,679
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
5h 8m
$487–1,927
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 42m
$60–343
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 57m
$75–441
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 43m
$101–1,065

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

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5h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 322 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Boston University Central, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Brookline once daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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