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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Massachusetts is to bus via New York which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Massachusetts is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $170 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Massachusetts?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia Bus Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Massachusetts?

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 14m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Massachusetts?

The distance between Philadelphia and Massachusetts is 323 miles. The road distance is 302.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Massachusetts without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $170 - $280.

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

The train from 30Th Street Station to Boston takes 5h 14m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Massachusetts bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Massachusetts train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Massachusetts?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Massachusetts is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $170 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 7h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $1,000 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Massachusetts bus arrive?

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

Where does the Philadelphia to Massachusetts train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Massachusetts?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Massachusetts is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Philadelphia to Massachusetts.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Massachusetts?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Massachusetts.

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Massachusetts by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 14m
$170–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
7h 10m
$50–90
Drive 300.8 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Bostoncar 300.8 mi
5h 45m
$55–80
Fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
3h 19m
$176–957
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 24m
$53–83
Fly to Worcester Regional Airport
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
4h 10m
$65–436
Fly to Bradley International Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
2. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain
5h 8m
$104–678
Fly 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 South Stationtrain
5h 20m
$57–340
Fly 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 23m
$77–458

Philadelphia to Massachusetts by train (Amtrak)

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5h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 321.6 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Massachusetts, 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 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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