Philadelphia to Boston Trip Overview
Distance 435 km (271.9 miles) | |
Price range US$ 50-US$ 749 | |
Ride Duration Range 5h 16m-8h 35m | |
Earliest Departure 04:25 | |
Latest Departure 23:19 | |
Most Popular Operator |
Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.
Taking a bus from Philadelphia to Boston
Fastest bus: 6h 40m
Cheapest bus: US$ 50

About the ride from Philadelphia to Boston
Philadelphia to Boston Route Information
The distance between Philadelphia and Boston is 272 miles, or approximately 435 kilometers.
There are 3 ways to get from Philadelphia to Boston, including train,flight,bus.
The earliest departure leaves at 04:25 and has a duration of 7 hours.
The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 5 hours 16 minutes.
Philadelphia to Boston by train
- Starting Price: US$ 158
- 31 departures a day, or 217 departures a week
There are 4 travel classes for this journey, including: Economy, Business, First Class and Business Class.
Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.
Philadelphia to Boston by flight
The only travel class available is Economy.
Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.
Philadelphia to Boston by bus
- Starting Price: US$ 50
- 21 departures a day, or 147 departures a week
There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Luxury and Standard.
Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.
Companies Operating from Philadelphia to Boston
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