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Travel Information to Philadelphia, PA from Boston, MA

distanceDistance270 miles (435 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$38 - $78
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $38 (€35) • 6 h 50 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $78 (€70) • 1 h 32 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, 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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from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA

How to get from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.

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bus

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.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM8h45
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
07:15PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
$741One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM8h45
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
07:15PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
$741One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
American AirlinesAA1146
05:49AM1h33
Edward L. Logan International Airport, MA (BOS)
07:22AMPhiladelphia International Airport, PA (PHL)
$2421One-way
0 transfers
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Amtrak169 Northeast Regional
08:00PM5h45
Back Bay station, Boston, MA
01:45AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$1741One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak169 Northeast Regional
07:55PM5h50
South Station, Boston, MA
01:45AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$1741One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak163 Northeast Regional
11:45AM5h47
Back Bay station, Boston, MA
05:32PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$2321One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
08:45AM7h20
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
04:05PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
$881One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
08:45AM7h45
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
04:30PMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA
$881One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
03:05PM7h20
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
10:25PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
$811One-way
0 transfers
Spirit AirlinesNK2781 · NK3997
03:25PM7h08
Edward L. Logan International Airport, MA (BOS)
10:33PMPhiladelphia International Airport, PA (PHL)
$1141One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2783
11:05AM1h37
Edward L. Logan International Airport, MA (BOS)
12:42PMPhiladelphia International Airport, PA (PHL)
$2421One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA2764
08:10AM1h35
Edward L. Logan International Airport, MA (BOS)
09:45AMPhiladelphia International Airport, PA (PHL)
$2421One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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