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Compare train, bus, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a flight costs an average of €73.
Distance: 435 km
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€140 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest | €173 Average price |
6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA
Travel to Boston, MA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA.
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA:
A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA costing on average €51.
A bus is €41 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA costing on average €73.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
- Around 38 trains per day.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Boston, MA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- 32 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
- 5 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 7 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines.
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