Philadelphia to Boston

Philadelphia to Boston

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Philadelphia to Boston Schedule

Philadelphia to Boston Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Amtrak Business Class 00:11 - 09:47$ 271.93
FlixBus Economy 02:00 - 18:00$ 105.60
Amtrak Business Class 05:59 - 12:06$ 402.33
Amtrak Economy Class 07:06 - 13:11$ 265.15
FlixBus Economy 09:00 - 20:35$ 37.60
Delta Air Lines Economy #DL561610:35 - 12:04$ 86
American Airlines Economy #AA177613:52 - 15:16$ 522.13
JetBlue Economy #B6216014:00 - 15:18$ 300.55
Delta Air Lines Economy #DL563817:15 - 18:48$ 152.53
American Airlines Economy #AA185618:35 - 19:55$ 163.09
Amtrak Business Class 20:04 - 01:13$ 193.44

Transportation from Philadelphia to Boston

Facts about the transport from Philadelphia to Boston

Cheapest Transport$43
Fastest Transport1h 21m
Earliest Departure12:11 AM
Latest Departure9:30 PM
Departures per day43
Distance1148 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAmtrak, FlixBus, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Air

How to get from Philadelphia to Boston

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 318.01 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 42.83.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 28 hours to travel between Philadelphia and Boston depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Philadelphia and Boston. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 21m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 53m to reach Boston.

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

Travelling between Philadelphia and Boston can be as cheap as USD 42.83 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 318.01 if you buy a Amtrak Train 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 Philadelphia and Boston ?

  • 29 from Philadelphia to Boston starting from 00:11 30th Street Station until 20:04 30th Street Station
  • 9 from Philadelphia to Boston starting from 02:00 Philadelphia Market St until 21:30 Philadelphia Market St
  • 5 from Philadelphia to Boston starting from 06:00 Philadelphia Airport until 18:02 Philadelphia Airport

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

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 Philadelphia to Boston, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 61.00.

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 Philadelphia and Boston

Frontier Airlines, Spirit Air

Bus

Travelling from Philadelphia to Boston 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 Philadelphia and Boston

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 Philadelphia to Boston?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train