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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Dorchester is to bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Dorchester is to fly and subway which takes 3h 30m and costs $170 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Shawmut via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Dorchester?

The distance between Philadelphia and Dorchester is 328 miles. The road distance is 302.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Dorchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $110 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Philadelphia to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Dorchester bus from?

Philadelphia to Dorchester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Dorchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Dorchester?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Dorchester is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $110 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Dorchester bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Dorchester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Dorchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Dorchester is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Philadelphia to Dorchester.

Where can I stay near Dorchester?

There are 1786+ hotels available in Dorchester.

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Dorchester by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 35m
$110–215
Drive 300.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Dorchestercar 300.6 mi
5h 54m
$55–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
7h 20m
$56–103
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, subway
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2. Take the subway from South Station to Shawmutsubway
3h 30m
$177–883
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
7h 44m
$55–95
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 13m
$470–1,182
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 56m
$239–1,495
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 17m
$57–339

Philadelphia to Dorchester by train and subway (Amtrak)

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Distance: 326.3 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Dorchester, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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