Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 18 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
Of the 27 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Boston, MA on Tue, Jul 15, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 435 km distance in an average of 7 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Tue, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 7 h 35 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a flight costs an average of €125.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€50 Average price Cheapest | €150 Average price | €206 Average price |
7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:00 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 9h50 | 10:50 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 9h05 | 10:50 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:35 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 8h25 | 11:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:15 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 8h35 | 11:50 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 3:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 8h15 | 12:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:55 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 8h05 | 12:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 7h40 | 12:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 8h25 | 1:35 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:35 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 8h05 | 1:40 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 5:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 7h50 | 1:35 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Philadelphia, Callowhill St (Community College of Philadelphia Child Dev Center), PA | 8h45 | 2:45 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:25 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 8h15 | 2:40 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 8h00 | 2:45 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:45 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 6h50 | 1:35 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 8h25 | 3:35 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:50 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 11h10 | 9:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 10h30 | 9:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
Tuesday, July 15 | |||||
![]() | 12:00 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 9h30 | 9:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:15 AM Philadelphia, Callowhill St (Community College of Philadelphia Child Dev Center), PA | 9h50 | 10:05 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 12:45 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 8h15 | 9:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:30 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 7h35 | 10:05 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 9h25 | 3:25 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:25 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 8h20 | 3:45 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 8:25 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 7h35 | 4:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 7h35 | 6:35 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:25 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 7h10 | 6:35 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 7h40 | 7:40 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:35 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 7h40 | 8:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 270 miles (435 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:45 |
For as little as $36 (€29) you can travel by bus between Philadelphia, PA and Boston, MA with FlixBus, Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
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