There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Massachusetts by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 14m$95–210Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
7h 10m$50–100Drive 300.8 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Bostoncar 300.8 mi
5h 45m$55–80Fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
3h 15m$176–956Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
7h 35m$66–181Fly to Bradley International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
- Take the train from Windsor Locks to Springfieldtrain
4h 42m$63–426Fly to Worcester Regional Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
4h 17m$60–405Fly to Manchester Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
5h 30m$75–458Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
5h 27m$52–309
Philadelphia to Massachusetts by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Massachusetts is to bus which costs $50 - $100 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Massachusetts is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $170 - $1,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia Bus Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.
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.
The distance between Philadelphia and Massachusetts is 323 miles. The road distance is 302.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Massachusetts without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $95 - $210.
The train from 30Th Street Station to Boston takes 5h 14m including transfers and departs hourly.
Philadelphia to Massachusetts bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Massachusetts train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Massachusetts is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 7h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $1,000 and takes 3h 15m.
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 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 Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Worcester Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- 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
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
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
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 Windsor Locks to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from TF Green Airport to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
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
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Massachusetts bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Philadelphia to Massachusetts train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Massachusetts is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Philadelphia to Massachusetts.
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