There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Brighton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), 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- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 44m$178–277Drive 295.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Brightoncar 295.5 mi
5h 36m$53–76Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
9h 8m$67–119Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
4h 2m$183–969Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
9h 9m$54–94Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
4h 41m$653–1,681Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to Rugglestrain
5h 51m$63–375Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
6h 14m$83–505Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
6h 12m$99–1,068
Philadelphia to Brighton by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Brighton is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Brighton is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $180 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Winship St @ Union St via New York and Otis St @ Summer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Boston Landing via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Brighton is 326 miles. The road distance is 297.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $170 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Philadelphia to Brighton, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Brighton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Brighton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Brighton is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $170 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 9h 8m, you could also fly, which costs $180 - $1,000 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Brighton, 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 Winship St @ Union St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Boston, and Otis St @ Summer St in around 9h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $170–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from TF Green Airport to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Brighton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Brighton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Brighton is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Philadelphia to Brighton.
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