How to travel from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA

There are 3 options to travel between Boston, MA and Philadelphia, PA including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA is a bus with an average price of $72.

This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA:

A bus is $187 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $259.

A bus is $407 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $479.

The fastest way to travel from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA is by train with an average journey time of 6h 12m.

Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 21m.

Bus takes on average 7h 31m.

The distance from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA is approximately 270 miles (435 km).

The average frequency per day from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA is:

• Around 42 flights per day.
• Around 36 trains per day.
• Around 32 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train, bus, and 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:

• Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
• Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
• Travel with American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines to go to Philadelphia, PA by flight.
• Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA with the following travel companies:

• 30 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
• 9 direct flights per day with American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines.
• 6 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Orlando, FL, Chicago, IL, Washington, DC, Atlanta, GA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Philadelphia, PA and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Philadelphia, PA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Philadelphia, PA, you can visit the Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol of American independence, and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were debated and adopted. Art enthusiasts can explore the Philadelphia Museum of Art, known for its vast collection and the famous Rocky Steps. For a taste of local culture, head to Reading Terminal Market, a bustling indoor space with diverse food options. Additionally, the Philadelphia Zoo offers a chance to see a wide variety of animals and interactive exhibits.

To experience Philadelphia's key attractions, such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Reading Terminal Market, a stay of 2 to 3 days is typically sufficient.