What is the distance between Philadelphia and Boston?

The distance covered from Philadelphia to Boston is 436 km (271 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Independence Travel Center, in Philadelphia, and end it at Back Bay Station, in Boston.

Bus Philadelphia to Boston from US$14 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Boston on October 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 40m	8:00pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	6h 40m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 25m	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	7h 10m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 5m	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Boston on October 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 40m	8:00pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	6h 15m	11:15pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 25m	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 35m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	7h 10m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Boston on October 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:45pm	Independence Travel Center	6h 45m	11:30pm	Boston, MA	Cheapest
	7:20pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	6h 30m	1:50am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 25m	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 35m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	7h 10m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Boston on October 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 40m	8:00pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	7:20pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	6h 30m	1:50am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 25m	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 35m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	7h 10m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Boston on October 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 40m	8:00pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	7:20pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	6h 30m	1:50am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 25m	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 35m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	7h 10m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Boston on October 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:45pm	Independence Travel Center	6h 45m	11:30pm	Boston, MA	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	6h 40m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 25m	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 35m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	7h 10m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Boston on October 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	7h	7:20am	Brookline	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	6h 40m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 25m	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	9h	1:25pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	7h 10m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Boston

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$37 - US$146	Average Duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$41 - US$723	Average Duration6h 8m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Boston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 8 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

70bus per day

8h 5mAverage Duration

US$37Cheapest ticket

11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$51

Average Bus Trip Duration8h 5m

Number of daily buses70

Earliest bus departure12:20am

Distance433 km

Latest bus departure11:15pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,812 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

According to customer reviews, there were some issues with the service provided by Flix. Some customers experienced confusion at departure locations and reported a lack of assistance in handling luggage. Additionally, one customer mentioned being left in the rain until 10:20 and missing their connecting bus. However, another driver from a different company intervened to help resolve the situation. Despite these incidents, overall feedback about the trip was generally positive for Flix."

FlixBus Philadelphia Boston recent customer reviews

It was terrible, we have to choose a climate control place to receive customers.

Frantz S.

December 23, 2024

it was raining, the driver left us in the rain until 10:20 we arrived in NY, the other bus left without us. it was the driver from another company who convinced customer service to help us

Evens J.

July 24, 2023

First time Flix user so some confusion at departure locations. No equipmet (grabber) or assistance provided to pull luggage out from under bus. Arrived early but was not allowed to board an earlier bus (per driver company policy). Otherwise OK trip.

Mercedes M.

June 7, 2023

Peter Pan

4/56,285 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 54 reviews, Peter Pan was rated 3.7 stars for this trip. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at US$64, with the trip lasting on average 447.

Peter Pan Philadelphia Boston recent customer reviews

My bus from Philadelphia to New York was delayed, so I missed my transfer to the New York to Boston bus. The next bus going to Boston didn't leave until the next morning, so I was forced to buy another ticket to Boston with Greyhound. Will not be traveling Peter Pan again if the buses are so inconsistent.

Moshe W.

December 16, 2019

Everything was wonderful with the exception of my transfer New York to Philadelphia on the 27th. The seat next to me was broken and on the floor. There’re was no seat belt or attachment. A full bus and no other seat availability, I had to balance my self from falling out of my seat the whole 2 hr ride.

Cathy M.

December 3, 2019

Bus driver crashed into a pylon on arrival. We had to leave the bus and find our way.

Michael F.

August 19, 2019

Greyhound

3.5/587,303 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 58 reviews, Greyhound received a 3.1-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location, but some complained about the value for money. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$37

Greyhound Philadelphia Boston recent customer reviews

No heat working on the bus; bus driver refused to drive based on the discomfort caused by the lack of heat. Instead of finding a better bus, they just found a bus driver willing to take a cold trip to Boston. Note; the replacement driver did well under the circumstances.

Sean G.

October 29, 2019

The driver was the worst ever extremely rude talked as we were children made stops to drop another driver off made another stop and without checking to make sure all passengers were on the bus he laughed and said oh well hopefully everyone on the bus and drove off the driver made the ride the worst New York station isn’t professional either no one was there to say the bus will be late nothing

Joanne G.

June 22, 2019

Traffic and weather affected the timing. Also to go in through the Lincoln Tunnel to Port Authority and then back through it to dad toward Boston was a bit disconcerting.

Angela B.

May 16, 2019

OurBus

4/53,120 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Boston?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Independence Travel Center

B - Philadelphia Airport

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

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

What is the distance between Philadelphia and Boston?
The distance covered from Philadelphia to Boston is 436 km (271 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Boston?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Independence Travel Center, in Philadelphia, and end it at Back Bay Station, in Boston.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10-05

US$80

10-06

US$55

Today

US$53

10-08

US$42

10-09

US$42

10-10

US$49

10-11

US$43

10-12

US$48

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Oct 8, 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 Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$42 to US$131 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$42 which is on 2025-10-08.

Usually Peter Pan, Greyhound, FlixBus 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.

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Philadelphia to Boston, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Philadelphia to Boston.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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 average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time8h 5m	Avg PriceUS$51	Daily Departures70
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time6h 8m	Avg PriceUS$82	Daily Departures48

Will you be returning to Philadelphia, PA by bus?

Bus from Boston, MA, US to Philadelphia, PA

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