There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Harvard by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Worcester Regional Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
- Take the taxi from Worcester-Airport-ORH to Harvardtaxi
3h 35m$138–503Drive 285 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Harvardcar 285 mi
5h 36m$52–76Train
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
- Take the train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495train Fitchburg Line
8h 9m$112–224Bus via Worcester
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from New York to Worcesterbus
- Take the bus from Union Station to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburgbus
11h 16m$61–171Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
- Take the train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495train
6h 23m$181–918Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Fitchburg MAbus Greyhound US0256S
12h 56m$61–123
Philadelphia to Harvard by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Harvard is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Harvard is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 35m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Harvard. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Harvard Town Hall via New York, Union Station, MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg and Rt 2/495 Littleton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Harvard. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Littleton/Route 495 via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Harvard is 278 miles. The road distance is 286.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Harvard without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Philadelphia to Harvard, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Harvard bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Harvard train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Harvard is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs $110 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus via Worcester, which costs $60 - $180 and takes 11h 16m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Harvard, MA, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Harvard Town Hall via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, North Station, Littleton/Route 495, and Rt 2/495 Littleton Station in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Harvard Town Hall via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Worcester, Union Station, MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg, and Rt 2/495 Littleton Station in around 11h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Worcester Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $5–12
Train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $5–12
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–80
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Bus from New York to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Website
- mrta.us
Bus from Union Station to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.mrta.us/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Fitchburg MA
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Fitchburg MA
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
Red Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-792-9999
- Website
- worcredcab.com
Worcester Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-459-1611
- Website
- worcestergreencab.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-754-3211
- Website
- yellowcabworcester.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Harvard bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Harvard train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Harvard is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Philadelphia to Harvard.
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