What is the travel distance from Boston to Philadelphia?

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

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

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

Bus Boston to Philadelphia from US$34 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on October 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:05pm	Boston (South Station)	7h 25m	10:30pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	8:55pm	Brookline	6h 10m	3:05am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	7h 25m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	8h 10m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	6:15pm	Boston (South Station)	7h 35m	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on October 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30am	Boston (South Station)	8h 45m	7:15pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	8:55pm	Brookline	6h 10m	3:05am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	8h 15m	10:30am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	7h 30m	8:30am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	11h 15m	1:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on October 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:05pm	Boston (South Station)	8h 25m	9:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	8:55pm	Brookline	6h 10m	3:05am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	8h 15m	10:30am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	7h 30m	8:30am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:30am	Boston (South Station)	11h 45m	1:15pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on October 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45am	Boston (South Station)	9h 35m	8:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	8:55pm	Brookline	6h 10m	3:05am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	8h 15m	10:30am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	7h 25m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	7h 30m	8:30am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on October 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30am	Boston (South Station)	8h 45m	7:15pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	8:55pm	Brookline	6h 10m	3:05am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	8h 15m	10:30am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	7h 25m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	7h 30m	8:30am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on November 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30am	Boston (South Station)	8h 45m	7:15pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	8:55pm	Brookline	6h 10m	2:05am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	8h 15m	10:30am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	7h 25m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	7h 30m	8:30am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on November 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30am	Boston (South Station)	8h 45m	7:15pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	8:55pm	Brookline	6h 10m	3:05am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	8h 15m	10:30am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	7h 25m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	12:30am	Boston (South Station)	9h	8:30am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on November 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30am	Boston (South Station)	8h 45m	7:15pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	8:55pm	Brookline	6h 10m	3:05am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	8h 15m	10:30am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	7h 25m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	7h 30m	8:30am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 8 hours, and with fares starting at just US$34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

60bus per day

8hAverage Duration

433 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$34 - US$216	Average Duration8h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceUS$43 - US$693	Average Duration5h 52m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

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

Average Ticket PriceUS$51

Average Bus Trip Duration8h

Number of daily buses60

Earliest bus departure12:30am

Distance433 km

Latest bus departure10:00pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,075 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,336 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to multiple reviews, customers appreciate the friendly and informative bus drivers. However, some reviewers express concerns about Greyhound's lack of policies to ensure passenger safety. One customer reported a disturbing incident involving an individual making violent comments and carrying a suspicious bag. Additionally, there are complaints about poor timing and unhelpful staff in NYC leading to the need for rebooking with another company.

Greyhound Boston Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Greyhound gets a bad rep, but for a lot of people it’s the most affordable option, and for that I appreciate the service. My biggest complaint is their lack of policies to keep people safe. I was recently on a bus that had an individual saying some very vile comments that then turned into violent comments. When we exited the bus I noticed he a long red bag that almost looked like it could have an semi-automatic in it. In this climate we’re in and based on the things he was saying it doesn’t seem like a stretch. Please do better Greyhound.

Nyaruot N.

November 30, 2022

Timing was awful and then staff in NYC were not helpful trying to get us on a new bus and we had to rebook with another company

Ailie B.

August 15, 2022

Our delay was due to heavy traffic across George Washington bride in New York City. Otherwise trip was uneventful.

Jethro E.

February 7, 2020

Peter Pan

4/56,308 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 71 reviews, Peter Pan was rated 3.8 stars for this trip. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at US$67, with the trip lasting on average 449.

Peter Pan Boston Philadelphia recent customer reviews

The bus didn’t have power or WiFi. I was going to rely On it for work but it didn’t work.

Dylan E.

September 19, 2021

I was very disappointed with my bus experience. 2 hours in we were stuck in a car wreck for 1.5 hours which I know that is nobodies fault. Then we went through New York City which was in traffic too. When we were finally less than an hour away and I was on a very time sensitive schedule since I needed to make my plane, we pull over the side of the road because of the bus breaking down... because of this and how short I was on time I had to pay an additional $70 to get a Lyft to pick me up on the side of the highway so I could make it to the airport. All of those events combined were very unfortunate but more than anything I think the bus driver provided poor customer service. He was not understanding or even trying to keep us informed with what was going on. I am lucky I made my flight but very unhappy with yesterday.

Kayla R.

February 8, 2020

Very professional only negative is back of first bus rattling but understandable because engine is in back

Charles M.

July 17, 2019

OurBus

4/53,139 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Boston to Philadelphia Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Boston and Philadelphia?

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

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

What is the travel distance from Boston to Philadelphia?
It's about 436 km (271 miles) from Boston to Philadelphia.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Boston to Philadelphia?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Back Bay Station, in Boston, and end it at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10-25

US$72

10-26

US$86

Today

US$47

10-28

US$40

10-29

US$39

10-30

US$42

10-31

US$44

11-01

US$40

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Oct 29, 2025 with a price of US$39

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

You can expect to pay from US$39 to US$124 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$39 which is on 2025-10-29.

Usually Peter Pan, Greyhound 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, MA, US to Philadelphia, PA?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time8h	Avg PriceUS$51	Daily Departures60
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time5h 52m	Avg PriceUS$116	Daily Departures46

Will you be returning to Boston, MA, US by bus?

Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA, US

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