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What is the best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Flights for the journey to Boston, MA from Philadelphia, PA. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
6h 45m
£25
£34
67
Flight
1h 20m
£64
£113
12

What is the cheapest way to reach Boston, MA from Philadelphia, PA?

You can get to Boston, MA with just £25 by taking a Bus from Greyhound US, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £25
tomorrow
from £27
Friday
from £38
Saturday
from £35
Sunday
from £38
Monday
from £40
Tuesday
from £30

    Cheapest Buses today

  • Greyhound US
    10h 25m
    0
    02:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    12:25
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £25
  • Greyhound US
    8h 25m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    14:25
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £25
  • Greyhound US
    8h 50m
    0
    09:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    18:35
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    08:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    15:40
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    12:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    20:15
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • Greyhound US
    8h 25m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    14:25
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £27
  • Greyhound US
    8h 10m
    0
    14:25
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    22:35
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £27
  • Greyhound US
    8h 20m
    0
    16:40
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    01:00
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    08:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    15:40
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    18:55
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    21:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Market St
    05:10
    Boston, MA
    Allston
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    07:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Market St
    15:20
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    08:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Market St
    15:40
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • Greyhound US
    7h 40m
    0
    12:20
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    20:00
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £39
  • Greyhound US
    8h 25m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    14:25
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £41

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    23:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Market St
    06:15
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • Greyhound US
    7h 40m
    0
    12:20
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    20:00
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    07:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Market St
    15:20
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    08:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Market St
    15:40
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • Greyhound US
    10h 25m
    0
    02:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    12:25
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £37
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Frontier Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    08:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    09:40
    Boston Logan Airport
    Boston Logan Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £64
  • Frontier Airlines
    6h 36m
    0
    18:03
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    00:39
    Boston Logan Airport
    Boston Logan Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £99
  • Spirit Airlines
    7h 51m
    0
    06:39
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    14:30
    Boston Logan Airport
    Boston Logan Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £119
  • JetBlue Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    11:10
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    12:30
    Boston Logan Airport
    Boston Logan Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £139
  • Spirit Airlines
    27h 43m
    0
    11:02
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    14:45
    Boston Logan Airport
    Boston Logan Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £142

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    07:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Market St
    15:20
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    08:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Market St
    15:40
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    09:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Market St
    16:15
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • Greyhound US
    10h 25m
    0
    02:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    12:25
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £39
  • Greyhound US
    8h 25m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    14:25
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £39

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    11:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    19:50
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Philadelphia, PA
    Market St
    18:55
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    11:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Market St
    19:50
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • Greyhound US
    8h 25m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    14:25
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £45
  • Greyhound US
    10h 25m
    0
    02:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    12:25
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £46

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    10h 25m
    0
    02:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    12:25
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £30
  • Greyhound US
    8h 25m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    14:25
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £30
  • Greyhound US
    8h 50m
    0
    09:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    18:35
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    10:20
    Philadelphia, PA
    JFK & Broad
    20:15
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    12:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    20:15
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33

What are the fastest trips from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA?

You can get to Boston, MA from Philadelphia, PA in just 1h 20m with a Flight from JetBlue Airways. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 7h 40m
tomorrow
from 7h 40m
Friday
from 7h 40m
Saturday
from 1h 20m
Sunday
from 7h 15m
Monday
from 8h 20m
Tuesday
from 8h 0m

    Fastest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    08:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    15:40
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    12:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    20:15
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • Greyhound US
    8h 25m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    14:25
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £25
  • Greyhound US
    8h 50m
    0
    09:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    18:35
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £25
  • Greyhound US
    10h 25m
    0
    02:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    12:25
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £25

    Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    08:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    15:40
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • Greyhound US
    8h 10m
    0
    14:25
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    22:35
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £27
  • Greyhound US
    8h 20m
    0
    16:40
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    01:00
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    18:55
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • Greyhound US
    8h 25m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    14:25
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £27

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    21:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Market St
    05:10
    Boston, MA
    Allston
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    08:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Market St
    15:40
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • Greyhound US
    7h 40m
    0
    12:20
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    20:00
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £39
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    07:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Market St
    15:20
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • Greyhound US
    8h 25m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    14:25
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £41

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • JetBlue Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    11:10
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    12:30
    Boston Logan Airport
    Boston Logan Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £139
  • Frontier Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    08:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    09:40
    Boston Logan Airport
    Boston Logan Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £64
  • Frontier Airlines
    6h 36m
    0
    18:03
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    00:39
    Boston Logan Airport
    Boston Logan Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £99
  • Spirit Airlines
    7h 51m
    0
    06:39
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    14:30
    Boston Logan Airport
    Boston Logan Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £119
  • Spirit Airlines
    27h 43m
    0
    11:02
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    14:45
    Boston Logan Airport
    Boston Logan Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £142
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    23:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Market St
    06:15
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • Greyhound US
    7h 40m
    0
    12:20
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    20:00
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    08:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Market St
    15:40
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    07:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Market St
    15:20
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • Greyhound US
    10h 25m
    0
    02:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    12:25
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £37

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    09:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Market St
    16:15
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    08:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Market St
    15:40
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    07:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Market St
    15:20
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • Greyhound US
    8h 25m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    14:25
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £39
  • Greyhound US
    10h 25m
    0
    02:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    12:25
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £39

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Philadelphia, PA
    Market St
    18:55
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • Greyhound US
    8h 25m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    14:25
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £45
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    11:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    19:50
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    11:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Market St
    19:50
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • Greyhound US
    10h 25m
    0
    02:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    12:25
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £46

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    12:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    20:15
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • Greyhound US
    8h 25m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    14:25
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £30
  • Greyhound US
    8h 50m
    0
    09:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    18:35
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    10:20
    Philadelphia, PA
    JFK & Broad
    20:15
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • Greyhound US
    10h 25m
    0
    02:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    12:25
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £30
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA

What are the most popular stations in Philadelphia, PA and Boston, MA?

In Philadelphia, PA, you will usually depart from Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop, 30th Street Station or The Gallery, while in Boston, MA you will be arriving at Sheraton Hotel, South Station or South Station Gate 12, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Boston, MA from Philadelphia, PA? With 5 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Philadelphia, PA and Boston, MA, you can pay as low as £25 with a Bus from Greyhound US.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from JetBlue Airways: you will get to Boston, MA in just 1h 20m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Philadelphia, PA and Boston, MA are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Frontier Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Philadelphia, PA and Boston, MA is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Millbourne, PA or to Boston Logan Airport, and look at flights from Philadelphia Airport, and landing at Boston Logan Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA?

The most popular companies between Philadelphia, PA and Boston, MA, are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Frontier Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and Greyhound US

Airlines: Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airways

All you need to know when you travel from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA

How can I reach Boston, MA from Philadelphia, PA?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Boston, MA from Philadelphia, PA.

How far is Boston, MA from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Boston, MA is 436.1 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Philadelphia, PA and Boston, MA?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 12 kgs of CO2, a train 15 kgs, a car 74 kgs, and a flight 107 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA?

You can get to Boston, MA with just £25 by taking a Bus from Greyhound US.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Boston, MA in just 1h 20m with a Flight from JetBlue Airways.

More routes to Philadelphia, PA and to Boston, MA

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Philadelphia, PA and to Boston, MA. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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