There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Harvard University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, subway, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 36m$101–208Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
7h 32m$53–98Drive 298.4 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Harvard Universitycar 298.4 mi
5h 42m$55–79Fly from Philadelphia International Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
- Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway
3h 32m$177–959Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
7h 55m$74–184Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
4h 16m$508–1,656Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4h 59m$239–1,621
Philadelphia to Harvard University by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Harvard University is to bus which costs $50 - $100 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Harvard University is to fly and subway which takes 3h 32m and costs $170 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Harvard via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Harvard University is 328 miles. The road distance is 300.1 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Harvard University without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Philadelphia to Harvard University, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Harvard University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Harvard University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Harvard University is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Harvard University, 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from South Station to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Harvard University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Philadelphia to Harvard University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Harvard University is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Philadelphia to Harvard University.
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