There are 8 ways to get from South Philadelphia to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or bus
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 14m$170–280Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- 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 24m$53–83Drive 302.2 mi
- Drive from South Philadelphia to Bostoncar 302.2 mi
5h 49m$56–80Fly 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 13m$57–340Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
7h 37m$66–113Fly 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 16m$77–458Fly to Worcester Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus
5h 41m$71–450Fly to Bradley International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus
6h 5m$106–683
South Philadelphia to Boston by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Philadelphia to Boston is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from South Philadelphia to Boston is to fly and train which takes 5h 13m and costs $55 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from South Philadelphia station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Boston via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
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 South Philadelphia and Boston is 323 miles. The road distance is 303.9 miles.
The best way to get from South Philadelphia to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $170 - $280.
The train from 30Th Street Station to Boston takes 5h 14m including transfers and departs hourly.
South Philadelphia to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
South Philadelphia to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from South Philadelphia to Boston is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $170 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between South Philadelphia, PA, USA and Boston, 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, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston via New York Midtown in around 7h 24m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Worcester Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
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
- $170–280
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
South Philadelphia to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
South Philadelphia to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Philadelphia to Boston is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from South Philadelphia to Boston.
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