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How to Travel from

Philadelphia to Boston

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$228.26

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.48–$652.17

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$293.48

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$358.70

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
7h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.04–$141.30
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$76.09
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$81.52

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$18.48–$206.52
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.65–$206.52

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$391.30

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.65–$152.17

Pittsburgh Regional Transit

Phone:
+1 412-442-2000
Website:
rideprt.org
Bus from Liberty Ave + William Penn Pl to Long
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
5 times a day

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to bus which costs $20.65 - $152.17 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $51.09 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Boston. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Long Run Rd + Old Long Run Rd Fs via East Busway + Penn Station B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Boston?

The distance between Philadelphia and Boston is 524 km. The road distance is 466.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Boston without a car is to bus which takes 7h 48m and costs $20.65 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Philadelphia to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Boston bus from?

Philadelphia to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Boston?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is to bus which takes 7h 48m and costs $20.65 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $76.09 - $184.78 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Boston bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Boston is 467 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Philadelphia to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 533+ hotels available in Boston. Prices start at $59.28 per night.
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