How to travel from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA
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4.6Travel Information to Philadelphia, PA from Boston, MA
 Distance | 270 miles (435 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $38 - $78 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $38 (€35) • 6 h 50 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $78 (€70) • 1 h 32 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, American Airlines or Amtrak |
Travel 270 miles (435 km) by train, bus or flight between Boston, MA and Philadelphia, PA. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, American Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA.
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How to get from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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You can travel by travel between Boston and Philadelphia with FlixBus, Amtrak and American Airlines. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.
Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains to Philadelphia from Boston, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
American Airlines is one of the leading airlines in the USA and the world; they offer Main Cabin, Business and First Class tickets for your travel from Boston to Philadelphia.
FAQs: Travel from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA
There are 3 ways to get from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Boston, MA and Philadelphia, PA is a bus with an average price of $38 (€35).
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA:
Taking a bus costs $39 (€36) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $78 (€70) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $7 (€6) less than taking a train, which costs on average $45 (€41) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 32 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 6 h 50 min of travel time.
Train takes on average 5 h 1 min.
The distance is approximately 270 miles (435 km) from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA.
The average frequency per day from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA is:
- 19 buses a day.
- 7 flights per day.
- 38 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Boston, MA and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA:
The following travel companies offer services from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA:
- FlixBus, Greyhound or Peter Pan Bus can take you to Philadelphia, PA by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Greyhound from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA for $38 (€35).
- American Airlines, Spirit Airlines or Republic Airlines can take you to Philadelphia, PA by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Spirit Airlines from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA for $78 (€70).
- Amtrak or Amtrak Acela can get you to Philadelphia, PA by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA for $45 (€41) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA with the following travel companies:
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus or Greyhound.
- Direct flights with American Airlines or Republic Airlines with 3 direct flights per day.
- Direct trains with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela with 33 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Philadelphia, PA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA.
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