There are 7 ways to get from South Philadelphia to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2h 39m$173–903Bus (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 23m$49–82Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 14m$85–190Drive 302.2 mi
- Drive from South Philadelphia to Bostoncar 302.2 mi
5h 49m$56–80Train 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
3h 27m$501–1,346Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4h 15m$235–1,715Bus 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$65–132
South Philadelphia to Boston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Philadelphia to Boston is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from South Philadelphia to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $170 - $950.
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 23m.
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 288 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 $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from South Philadelphia to Boston, including transfers.
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 fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $170 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 5h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 23m.
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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
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
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- 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
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
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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