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

The cheapest way to get from South Philadelphia to Boston is to bus via New York which costs $50 - $95 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Philadelphia to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $170 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between South Philadelphia and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from South Philadelphia station to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at South Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between South Philadelphia and Boston?

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 South Philadelphia to Boston?

The distance between South Philadelphia and Boston is 288 miles. The road distance is 303.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Philadelphia to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $100 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from South Philadelphia to Boston, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from South Philadelphia to Boston?

The best way to get from South Philadelphia to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $170 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 5h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the South Philadelphia to Boston bus arrive?

South Philadelphia to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the South Philadelphia to Boston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Philadelphia to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between South Philadelphia to Boston is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from South Philadelphia to Boston.

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

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

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

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Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2h 35m
$173–853
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
7h 16m
$52–106
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 14m
$100–210
Drive 302.2 mi
1. Drive from South Philadelphia to Bostoncar 302.2 mi
5h 49m
$56–80
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 26m
$466–1,151
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 10m
$235–1,465
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
$52–91

South Philadelphia to Boston by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 286.7 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between South Philadelphia, PA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, 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.

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