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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Cambridge is to bus via New York which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Cambridge is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $180 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Cambridge?

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 Cambridge?

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 Cambridge?

The distance between Philadelphia and Cambridge is 322 miles. The road distance is 300.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $100 - $220.

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

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

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Cambridge bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Cambridge train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Cambridge is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 6h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $180 - $950 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Cambridge bus arrive?

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

Where does the Philadelphia to Cambridge train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Cambridge is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Philadelphia to Cambridge.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 1853+ hotels available in Cambridge.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Cambridge 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
$100–220
Bus via New York
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
7h 44m
$52–106
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Brooklinebus FlixBus N2605
6h 55m
$60–100
Drive 299.1 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Cambridgecar 299.1 mi
5h 42m
$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 18m
$182–912
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 2m
$495–2,361
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
4h 45m
$244–1,574
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 30m
$75–458
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 21m
$57–329

Philadelphia to Cambridge by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 320.2 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Cambridge, 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 $60–100 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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