Boston to Philadelphia

Boston to Philadelphia

NaN Passengers

Other Options

Boston to Philadelphia Schedule

Boston to Philadelphia Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
FlixBus Economy 01:30 - 11:30$ 39.93
Amtrak Business Class 05:05 - 10:09$ 312.54
FlixBus Economy 07:10 - 19:50$ 45.92
American Airlines Economy #AA255009:00 - 10:36$ 290.54
American Airlines Economy #AA271011:55 - 13:30$ 265.72
Amtrak Business Class 13:00 - 18:11$ 172.69
Amtrak Economy Class 15:15 - 21:11$ 17.30
Amtrak Economy Class 17:35 - 23:40$ 133.70
Amtrak Economy Class 19:55 - 01:46$ 96.78
FlixBus Economy 20:55 - 03:05$ 45.82

Transportation from Boston to Philadelphia

Facts about the transport from Boston to Philadelphia

Cheapest Transport$40
Fastest Transport1h 34m
Earliest Departure1:30 AM
Latest Departure8:55 PM
Departures per day51
Distance1208 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAmtrak, FlixBus, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines

How to get from Boston to Philadelphia

Travelling between Boston and Philadelphia is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 330.37 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 39.93.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Philadelphia?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 25 hours to travel between Boston and Philadelphia depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Boston and Philadelphia. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 34m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 10m to reach Philadelphia.

How much does it cost to get from Boston to Philadelphia?

Travelling between Boston and Philadelphia can be as cheap as USD 39.93 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 330.37 if you buy a United Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Boston and Philadelphia ?

  • 26 from Boston to Philadelphia starting from 05:05 South Station until 19:55 South Station
  • 19 from Boston to Philadelphia starting from 01:30 Brookline until 20:55 Brookline
  • 6 from Boston to Philadelphia starting from 08:21 Boston Airport until 16:47 Boston Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Boston to Philadelphia.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Boston to Philadelphia, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 41.00.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Boston and Philadelphia

Frontier Airlines, United Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Boston to Philadelphia overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Boston and Philadelphia

FlixBus

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Boston to Philadelphia?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 50% decided to fly
  • 50% took a train