There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to JFK/UMass by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 24m$109–214Drive 305.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to JFK/UMasscar 305.2 mi
5h 46m$56–81Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
7h 20m$57–105Fly 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 JFK/UMasssubway
3h 19m$177–933Bus via New York (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
7h 33m$56–95Train 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 3m$490–2,382Train 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 46m$239–1,595
Philadelphia to JFK/UMass by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to JFK/UMass is to bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to JFK/UMass is to fly and subway which takes 3h 19m and costs $170 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to JFK/UMass. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to JFK/UMass. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at JFK/UMass via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Philadelphia and JFK/UMass is 326 miles. The road distance is 306.9 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to JFK/UMass without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Philadelphia to JFK/UMass, including transfers.
Philadelphia to JFK/UMass bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to JFK/UMass train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to JFK/UMass is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and JFK/UMass, 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 $55–110 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 34m
- 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
- $35–250
- 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
- $35–270
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- 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
- $35–250
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 14m
- 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
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
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
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 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Subway from South Station to JFK/UMass
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
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 Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to JFK/UMass bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Philadelphia to JFK/UMass train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to JFK/UMass is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Philadelphia to JFK/UMass.
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