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The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA

Showing times and prices for Jul 15

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast buses

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.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:30PM7h35
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
06:05AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$531One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound
11:55AM8h05
Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA
08:00PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$601One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
12:20PM7h40
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
08:00PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$601One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
07:00AM7h35
Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA
02:35PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$681One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
07:25AM7h10
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
02:35PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$681One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA

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)

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€50

Average price

Cheapest

€150

Average price

€206

Average price

7h 57m

Average total duration

7h 27m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 18m

Average total duration

5h 48m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.3 - 2.6kg

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

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Amtrak

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American Airlines

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Live departures

Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA bus times

Showing buses for today, Monday, July 14
Last updated at 12:36 PM
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greyhoundundefined · undefined1:00 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA
9h50
10:50 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1 transfer
greyhoundundefined · undefined1:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
9h05
10:50 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus2:35 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
8h25
11:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:15 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
8h35
11:50 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhound3:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
8h15
12:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1 transfer
greyhound3:55 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA
8h05
12:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station0 transfersDirect
greyhound4:20 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
7h40
12:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station0 transfersDirect
greyhoundundefined · undefined5:10 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
8h25
1:35 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1 transfer
greyhoundundefined · undefined5:35 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
8h05
1:40 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhound5:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
7h50
1:35 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM Philadelphia, Callowhill St (Community College of Philadelphia Child Dev Center), PA
8h45
2:45 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1 transfer
greyhoundundefined · undefined6:25 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
8h15
2:40 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
8h00
2:45 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1 transfer
greyhound6:45 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA
6h50
1:35 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station0 transfersDirect
greyhoundundefined · undefined7:10 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
8h25
3:35 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1 transfer
greyhoundundefined · undefined9:50 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
11h10
9:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1 transfer
greyhoundundefined · undefined11:00 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
10h30
9:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1 transfer
Tuesday, July 15
greyhoundundefined · undefined12:00 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA
9h30
9:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:15 AM Philadelphia, Callowhill St (Community College of Philadelphia Child Dev Center), PA
9h50
10:05 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhound12:45 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
8h15
9:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus2:30 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
7h35
10:05 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1 transfer
greyhoundundefined · undefined6:00 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
9h25
3:25 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:25 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
8h20
3:45 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1 transfer
greyhound+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:25 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
7h35
4:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1 transfer
greyhound11:00 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA
7h35
6:35 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station0 transfersDirect
greyhound11:25 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
7h10
6:35 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
7h40
7:40 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:35 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
7h40
8:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA

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Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA run on average 24 times per day, taking around 7h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA

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.

FlixBus from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA bus information:

  • Average Duration: 7 h
  • Cheapest Price: $40

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Popular bus stations from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA

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The major bus station for departures in Philadelphia is Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N Front St. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N Front St for your trip from Philadelphia to Boston.
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Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park)
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The major bus station for arrivals in Boston is Boston, Bus Terminal South Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Boston, Bus Terminal South Station for your trip to Boston from Philadelphia.
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