- Must visit
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Major art museum with wide-ranging collections and the famous steps. Worth visiting for both the galleries and the skyline views outside.
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 52 m
Buses per day
33
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £44.
Of the 33 buses that leave Boston, MA for Philadelphia, PA every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 435 km distance in an average of 6 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a flight costs an average of £57.
Distance: 435 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£49 Average Price Cheapest | £132 Average Price | £170 Average Price |
6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA coaches for today, Sunday 2 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 20:15 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 6h45 | 3:00 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:50 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h10 | 5:00 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h30 | 8:30 Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 1:30 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h45 | 9:15 Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 8h30 | 11:00 Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 6h30 | 12:30 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
PPB 5705P · PPB 8428P | 6:00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h45 | 13:45 Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 1 change | |
BZ 0503B · PPB 5713P · PPB 8436P | 6:45 Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 9h00 | 15:45 Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 2 changes | |
PPB 5709P · PPB 5713P · PPB 8436P | 7:00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 8h45 | 15:45 Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 2 changes | |
PPB 5709P · PPB 8436P | 7:00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 8h45 | 15:45 Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:20 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h10 | 14:30 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h30 | 15:30 Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 change | |
PPB 5713P · PPB 8436P | 8:00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h45 | 15:45 Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 1 change | |
· | 8:10 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 8h05 | 16:15 Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:55 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h25 | 16:20 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
BZ 0105B · BZ 0213B · PPB 8444P | 9:00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 8h45 | 17:45 Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 2 changes | |
PPB 5721P · PPB 8448P | 10:00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 8h45 | 18:45 Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 1 change | |
PPB 5721P · PPB 8444P | 10:00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h45 | 17:45 Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h45 | 18:00 Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:30 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 8h45 | 19:15 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:10 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h10 | 18:20 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
BZ 0113B · BZ 0217B · PPB 8452P | 11:30 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 8h15 | 19:45 Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 2 changes | |
PPB 5729P · PPB 8452P | 12:00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h45 | 19:45 Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 1 change | |
PPB 5729P · PPB 8456P | 12:00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 8h45 | 20:45 Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:30 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 8h05 | 20:35 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
BZ 0527B · PPB 5737P · PPB 8460P | 12:45 Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 9h00 | 21:45 Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 6h45 | 19:45 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 13:15 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h20 | 20:35 Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 change | |
BZ 0121B · BZ 0221B · PPB 8460P | 13:30 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 8h15 | 21:45 Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 2 changes | |
PPB 5737P · PPB 8460P | 14:00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h45 | 21:45 Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:05 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h25 | 22:30 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 17:15 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h25 | 0:40 Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 change | |
PPB 5753P · PPB 8600P | 18:00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h50 | 1:50 Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 1 change | |
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Buses from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA run on average 31 times per day, taking around 5h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £29 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 435 km distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 435 km |
Average bus duration 5h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Philadelphia, PA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Philadelphia, PA trip today.
Major art museum with wide-ranging collections and the famous steps. Worth visiting for both the galleries and the skyline views outside.
Engaging science museum with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and family-friendly displays. Good for curious visitors of all ages.
Compact museum focused on Rodin sculptures in a peaceful Beaux-Arts setting. Ideal for a quieter art stop near the Parkway.
Historic square and green in the Old City area, surrounded by major independence sites. Useful as a starting point for walking the district.
Popular urban trail and park along the Delaware River with lawns, hammocks, seasonal attractions, and open river views.
Large riverside park with boat houses, trails, and skyline views. Excellent for walking, running, and seeing a greener side of the city.
A long roll filled with thinly sliced beef and melted cheese, often with fried onions. It is Philadelphia’s signature street-food sandwich.
A soft pretzel with a figure-of-eight shape and chewy texture, commonly sold by street vendors and bakeries across the city.
A roast pork sandwich with slow-roasted pork, sharp provolone and broccoli rabe. It is a classic Italian-American Philadelphia speciality.
Historic indoor market with many traders serving roast pork, pretzels, pastries and other Philadelphia staples in a lively casual setting.
Classic South Philadelphia sandwich shop best known for roast pork sandwiches with broccoli rabe and sharp provolone.
Established restaurant serving refined Pennsylvania Dutch and Mid-Atlantic cooking in an elegant but relaxed City Center dining room.
Moderate for US city breaks: hotels are often pricey, but dining and SEPTA fares are reasonable for tourists.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis: 10-15%. Cafés: small change or $1 per drink is common.
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Most Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA buses use the Boston, Bus Terminal South Station to Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) station pair, with some services arriving at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South). Use this guide to compare Boston, MA and Philadelphia, PA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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