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Philadelphia Museum of Art
World-class art museum famous for major collections and the Rocky Steps. A top cultural stop with strong city views.
Cheapest price
lei258
Average price
lei258
Fastest journey
8 h 15 m
Average duration
8 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
433 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cambridge, MA to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge, MA to Philadelphia, PA will cost around lei258 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only lei258.
Of the 1 buses that leave Cambridge, MA for Philadelphia, PA on Fri, Aug 14, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 14 the direct buses cover the 433 km distance in an average of 8 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 15 m .
On Fri, Aug 14 the slowest buses will take 8 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge, MA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from lei189. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of lei189, and a flight costs an average of lei408.
Distance: 269 miles (433 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
lei274 Average price Cheapest | lei625 Average price | lei944 Average price | lei278 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge, MA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is lei351 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge, MA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average lei625.
A bus is lei670 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cambridge, MA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average lei944.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 24m.
Bus takes on average 8h 7m.
Tickets start at around lei274 compared to roughly lei278 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about lei3. The journey takes 8h 7m versus 5h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei397 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei422 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei355 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price lei267 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei361 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei330 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei407 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei340 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei309 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei340 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei340 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price lei258 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei340 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei319 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei340 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei245 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei319 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price lei189 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei361 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei433 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei412 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei412 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei402 |
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge, MA to Philadelphia, PA buses for today, Thursday, August 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 AM Brookline, Harvard St (Coolidge Corner Opticians), MA | 7h45 | 9:15 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 1:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h45 | 9:15 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 8h30 | 11:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
· | 6:20 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 8h05 | 2:25 PM Camden, Walter Rand Transportation Center | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:20 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h10 | 2:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h30 | 3:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
· | 8:10 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 8h05 | 4:15 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:55 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h25 | 4:20 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h45 | 6:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
· | 10:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 8h40 | 7:10 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 8h20 | 8:35 PM Malvern, Matthews Road (Park and Ride off Matthews Road), PA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h30 | 7:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 8h05 | 8:35 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 1:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h20 | 8:35 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:05 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h25 | 10:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 5:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h25 | 12:40 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h40 | 1:55 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 6h45 | 3:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM Brookline, Harvard St (Coolidge Corner Opticians), MA | 6h20 | 3:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h10 | 5:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Cambridge, MA to Philadelphia, PA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at lei189 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 269 miles (433 km) distance in 7h 10m.
Distance 269 miles (433 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price lei189 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 10m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Philadelphia, PA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Philadelphia, PA trip today.
World-class art museum famous for major collections and the Rocky Steps. A top cultural stop with strong city views.
Hands-on science museum for all ages, known for interactive exhibits and the giant walk-through heart near the Parkway.
Celebrated collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and modern works in an intimate gallery setting on the Parkway.
Historic district packed with foundational sites, cobblestone streets, and museums. The best base for first-time visitors.
Beloved park atop a hill with skyline views, trails, and the Rocky Steps approach. Great for walking and photography.
Walkable district of rowhouses, boutiques, and small parks. A classic local neighborhood for architecture and relaxed city strolling.
A long roll packed with thin-sliced beef and melted cheese, often with fried onions. It is Philadelphia's signature street and comfort food.
A soft pretzel with a distinct figure-eight twist and chewy texture. Sold by street vendors and bakeries, it is a classic Philadelphia snack.
A roast pork sandwich with garlicky pork, sharp provolone, and broccoli rabe. Many locals consider it the city's best traditional sandwich.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant by Chef Marc Vetri, known for refined Italian tasting menus and one of Philadelphia's top culinary experiences.
Historic roast pork and cheesesteak shop in South Philadelphia, known for hearty sandwiches and a no-frills local atmosphere.
Beloved local chain specializing in water ice and frozen custard. It is a go-to stop for a classic Philadelphia summer dessert.
Moderate for a major US city. Hotels can be pricey in Center City, but dining and transit are often cheaper than New York or Washington.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 15-20% for taxis, and $1-2 per drink or cafe order if service is provided.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge, MA to Philadelphia, PA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cambridge, MA to Philadelphia, PA buses use the Boston, Bus Terminal South Station to Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) station pair, with some services arriving at Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station. Use this guide to compare Cambridge, MA and Philadelphia, PA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Cambridge, Steel Place is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge, Steel Place has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge, Steel Place. ATMs are available at Cambridge, Steel Place.
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge, Steel Place.
Available at Cambridge, Steel Place: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge, Steel Place: The station is accessible for wheelchair users.
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) is 2 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park). ATMs are available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park).
Ticket office support is available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park).
Available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park): The bus stop is accessible with ramps.
Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snack bars and vending machines are available.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are an ATM is available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station.
Available at Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station: The station is wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South) is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South).
Ticket office support is available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South).
Available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South): Wheelchair accessible area.
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