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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Burlingtonby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    6h 57m
    $109–220

  2. Drive 303.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Burlingtoncar car 303.9 mi
    5h 46m
    $56–81

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2602 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Cambridge - Alewife Stationbus bus Manhattan-Cambridge
    8h 47m
    $65–94

  4. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, line 354 bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane PHL - BOS
    2. Take the bus from State St @ Washington Mall - State St Sta to Cambridge St @ Bedford Stbus bus
    5h 17m
    $177–961

  5. Bus via South Station

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0305 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus bus New York
    8h 59m
    $56–114

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, line 354 bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane EWR - BOS
    3. Take the bus from State St @ Washington Mall - State St Sta to Cambridge St @ Bedford Stbus bus
    6h 1m
    $490–1,660

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, line 354 bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LGA - BOS
    3. Take the bus from State St @ Washington Mall - State St Sta to Cambridge St @ Bedford Stbus bus
    7h 18m
    $78–961

  8. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus, line 354 bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane PHL - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from State St @ Washington Mall - State St Sta to Cambridge St @ Bedford Stbus bus
    7h 44m
    $76–463

  9. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train, line 354 bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane PHL - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from State St @ Washington Mall - State St Sta to Cambridge St @ Bedford Stbus bus
    7h 40m
    $58–324

Philadelphia to Burlington by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 341.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Burlington, 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 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Cambridge St @ Bedford St via New York Midtown, Manhattan, NY, and Alewife in around 8h 47m.

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