How to get from Philadelphia to Boston by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Philadelphia to Boston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 270 miles (435 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or flight | |
Ticket price range | $67 - $118 | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $118 (€105) • 1 h 36 min | |
Popular travel companies | Greyhound or American Airlines |
Travel 270 miles (435 km) by bus or flight between Philadelphia and Boston. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Greyhound or American Airlines among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Philadelphia to Boston.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $37 (€33). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak travel running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by travel across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next travel journey to Boston from Philadelphia.
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 between Philadelphia and Boston.
There are 2 options to travel to Boston from Philadelphia including taking a bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Boston is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $67 (€60) compared to other travel options to Boston:
A bus is $51 (€45) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $118 (€105) from Philadelphia to Boston.
Boston is approximately 270 miles (435 km) away from Philadelphia.
The average frequency per day from Philadelphia to Boston is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia and Boston as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Philadelphia to Boston:
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