Bus from Boston, MA, US to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on April 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Boston (South Station)
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StCheapest
FlixBusBus
Brookline
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Boston (South Station)
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Boston (South Station)
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
FlixBusBus
Boston (South Station)
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:29 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 5 hours 52 minutes, and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

47train per day
5h 52mAverage Duration
437 kmDistance
40kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$31 - $276Average Duration8h 10m
11kg CO₂e
Average Price$66 - $814Average Duration5h 52m
40kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Philadelphia, PA by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Boston to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Philadelphia start from $31. The average price for this route is around $71. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Boston to Philadelphia?

    The average bus travel time from Boston to Philadelphia is 8h 10m, covering a distance of 437 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Boston to Philadelphia route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 58 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Peter Pan, Greyhound, OurBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Boston to Philadelphia?

    The earliest bus departs from Boston to Philadelphia at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to Philadelphia?

    A bus trip from Boston to Philadelphia generates an estimated 10.907275 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Boston to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6427 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Philadelphia?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Boston to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Boston to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03-31
$90
04-01
$85
Today
$94
04-03
$106
04-04
$95
04-05
$92
04-06
$67
04-07
$64
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Apr 7, 2026 with a price of $64

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 $64 to $205 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 $64 which is on 2026-04-07.

Usually Peter Pan 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.

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

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