What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to South Station?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to South Station is to bus which costs $35 - $90 and takes 7h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to South Station?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to South Station is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $95 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and South Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Boston. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and South Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to South Station?

The distance between Philadelphia and South Station is 295 miles. The road distance is 302.6 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to South Station without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to South Station without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $45 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to South Station?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Philadelphia to South Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to South Station bus from?

Philadelphia to South Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to South Station train from?

Philadelphia to South Station train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to South Station?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to South Station is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $95 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $800 and takes 5h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Philadelphia to South Station bus arrive?

Philadelphia to South Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Philadelphia to South Station train arrive?

Philadelphia to South Station train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to South Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to South Station is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Philadelphia to South Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to South Station?

Book your Philadelphia to South Station train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia to South Station?

Book your Philadelphia to South Station bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near South Station?

There are 1559+ hotels available in South Station.

Philadelphia to South Station - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to South Station by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)PHL - BOS
3h 9m
$98–384
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to BostonGreyhound US0235 / ...
7h 10m
$35–90
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BostonAcela
5h 22m
$45–800
Drive 300.9 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to South Station300.9 mi
5h 38m
$55–80
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)EWR - BOS
3h 50m
$106–596
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)PHL - PVD
2. Take the train from Providence to South Station
5h 19m
$47–859
Train via New York (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BostonAcela
5h 54m
$43–1,346
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York MidtownFlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to BostonFlixBus 2610 / ...
7h 26m
$48–108
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal409
2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn StationNec
3. Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Cambridge - Alewife Station
10h 7m
$38–91

Philadelphia to South Station by train (Amtrak)

121Weekly Trains

5h 22mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 293.6 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and South Station, MA, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 22m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.

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