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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Brookline is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Brookline is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $180 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Brookline?

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 Brookline?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Brookline?

The distance between Philadelphia and Brookline is 322 miles. The road distance is 298.5 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Brookline without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Brookline without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $170 - $280.

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

The train from 30Th Street Station to Boston takes 5h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Brookline bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Brookline train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Brookline?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Brookline is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $170 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $180 - $1,000 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Brookline bus arrive?

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

Where does the Philadelphia to Brookline train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Brookline?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Brookline is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Philadelphia to Brookline.

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to Brookline?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Brookline?

Book your Philadelphia to Brookline bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Brookline?

There are 1564+ hotels available in Brookline.

Philadelphia to Brookline - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 3m
$170–280
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Brooklinebus FlixBus N2605
6h 55m
$55–90
Drive 296.8 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Brooklinecar 296.8 mi
5h 45m
$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 21m
$182–963
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 14m
$69–116
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
3h 57m
$532–1,075
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 Rugglestrain
5h 10m
$57–340
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 25m
$98–1,072
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 58m
$80–461

Philadelphia to Brookline by train (Amtrak)

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5h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 320.2 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Brookline, 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 $55–90 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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