Bus Tickets from Boston (MA), US to Philadelphia (PA)

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TodayJun 15
from US$95
TomorrowJun 16
from US$55
TueJun 17
from US$49
WedJun 18
from US$49
ThuJun 19
from US$55
FriJun 20
from US$55
SatJun 21
from US$43
SunJun 22
from US$55

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston (South Station)
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Philadelphia
    Operated by: Peter PanPeter Pan
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston (South Station)
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Schuylkill & Walnut
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston (South Station)
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston (South Station)
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston (South Station)
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Philadelphia

Bus
Average PriceUS$15 - US$156Average Duration7h 45m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$43 - US$723Average Duration5h 48m
40kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Boston to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 7 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

54.90076335877862bus per day
7h 45mAverage Duration
US$15Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Boston to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$49
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 45m
Number of daily buses54
Earliest bus departure1:00am
Distance435 km
Latest bus departure11:00pm

Boston to Philadelphia Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Boston (MA), US - Philadelphia (PA)

  1. How long is the trip from Boston to Philadelphia by bus?

    The trip from Boston to Philadelphia will take on average 7h 45m. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Philadelphia in about 6h.

  2. What is the travel distance from Boston to Philadelphia?

    It's about 436 km (271 miles) from Boston to Philadelphia.

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Boston to Philadelphia?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at South Station, in Boston, and end it at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia.

  4. What is the cheapest way to travel from Boston to Philadelphia?

    The least expensive way to go from Boston to Philadelphia would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$15, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much does the bus ticket cost from Boston to Philadelphia?

    Taking the bus from Boston to Philadelphia costs on average US$49.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06-13
US$85
06-14
US$87
Today
US$48
06-16
US$48
06-17
US$42
06-18
US$42
06-19
US$48
06-20
US$48
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston to Philadelphia was searched and found on Jun 17, 2025 with a price of US$42

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Boston to Philadelphia, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$42 to US$128 for a bus ticket from Boston to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$42 which is on 2025-06-17.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus Inc. will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Boston and Philadelphia!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Boston to Philadelphia, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Boston to Philadelphia.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Boston to Philadelphia, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from Boston to Philadelphia?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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