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How to Travel from

Philadelphia, PA to Boston

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Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.25–$383.18
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$57.48–$613.09
Plane from Laguardia Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.41–$574.77

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.18–$395.95
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$83.02–$383.18
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$421.50–$766.36
Plane from Laguardia Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.54–$587.54
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.68–$638.63

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.79–$268.23
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.25–$229.91
Plane from Laguardia Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.41–$268.23
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.64–$229.91

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.41–$344.86

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$52.37–$319.32

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.05–$89.41
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$12.13–$83.02

MBTA

Phone:
+1-617-222-3200
Website:
mbta.com
Train from Providence to South
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.00–$16.60

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
Ave. Duration:
9h 39m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$45.98–$255.45
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.71–$229.91
Train from Providence to South
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.60–$229.91
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$20.44–$229.91
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$37.04–$242.68

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$70.25–$638.63
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$31.93–$434.27
Train from Providence to South
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.99–$383.18
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$58.75–$562.00

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.96–$70.25
Bus from Philadelphia to Port
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.02–$89.41
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.60–$140.50

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.50–$51.09
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.44–$83.02

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:
1-800-343-9999
Website:
peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$6.26–$76.64

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Boston is to bus which costs $27.17 - $119.57 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $44.57 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia, PA and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia, PA to Boston. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Boston via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia, PA and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia, PA station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Jefferson Station and arriving at Boston via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Philadelphia, PA to Boston?

The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Boston is 477 km. The road distance is 486.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $39.13 - $543.48 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia, PA to Boston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Philadelphia, PA to Boston train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia, PA to Boston?

The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $44.57 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $39.13 - $543.48 and takes 6h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $27.17 - $119.57 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Philadelphia, PA to Boston bus arrive?

Philadelphia, PA to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Philadelphia, PA to Boston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia, PA to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia, PA to Boston is 487 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Philadelphia, PA to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1157+ hotels available in Boston. Prices start at $69.98 per night.
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