There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Rockland by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 53m$118–236Drive 307 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Rocklandcar 307 mi
6h 5m$56–81Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
8h 28m$78–133Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
4h 26m$200–989Bus 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 / ...
8h 41m$79–133Train 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
5h 11m$512–1,688
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Rockland is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Rockland is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $200 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Rockland. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228 via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Rockland. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Abington via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Rockland is 345 miles. The road distance is 308.8 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Rockland without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Philadelphia to Rockland, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Rockland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Rockland train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Rockland is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $110 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 8h 28m, you could also fly, which costs $200 - $1,000 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Rockland, 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
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
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
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
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
- $50–100
- 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
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Rockland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Philadelphia to Rockland train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Rockland is 309 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Philadelphia to Rockland.
There are 165+ hotels available in Rockland.