What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to South Station?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to South Station is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to South Station?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to South Station is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $170 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and South Station?

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.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and South Station?

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 South Station?

The distance between Philadelphia and South Station is 323 miles. The road distance is 302.6 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to South Station without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to South Station without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $100 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to South Station?

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

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to South Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to South Station train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to South Station?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to South Station is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $950 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Philadelphia to South Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Philadelphia to South Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to South Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to South Station is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Philadelphia to South Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to South Station?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia to South Station?

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

Where can I stay near South Station?

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to South Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 14m
$100–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
7h 10m
$50–110
Drive 300.8 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to South Stationcar 300.8 mi
5h 42m
$55–80
Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
3h 8m
$174–930
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 23m
$53–92
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3h 53m
$487–2,379
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4h 35m
$236–1,592

Philadelphia to South Station 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 South Station, 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.

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