Find coaches from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA, US

Next departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Boston on 3 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
199 Spring Garden St.
Boston (South Station)Cheapest
FlixBus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
BrooklineFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
199 Spring Garden St.
Boston (South Station)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
199 Spring Garden St.
Boston (South Station)No tags
FlixBus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Boston (South Station)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Boston

Bus
Average priceUS$36 - US$181Average duration8h 5m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$40 - US$558Average duration6h 12m
38kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud 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$36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

65bus per day
8h 5mAverage duration
US$36Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket priceUS$49
Average bus trip duration8h 5m
Number of daily buses65
Earliest bus departure00:35
Distance269 miles
Latest bus departure22:30

Philadelphia to Boston Bus

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

  1. How much does a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Boston cost?

    The bus ticket price from Philadelphia to Boston starts at US$36. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Philadelphia to Boston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

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

    The average travel time between Philadelphia and Boston is around 8h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 271 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between Philadelphia and Boston?

    The number of buses from Philadelphia to Boston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 65 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Philadelphia to Boston by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from Philadelphia to Boston?

    When taking the bus from Philadelphia to Boston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Peter Pan, FlixBus, Greyhound.

  5. What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Boston?

    Buses travelling between Philadelphia and Boston leave from Philadelphia Airport or JFK Bd & N 30th St and arrive at Back Bay Station, South Station, North Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
31/08
US$80
01/09
US$90
Today
US$56
03/09
US$44
04/09
US$42
05/09
US$48
06/09
US$44
07/09
US$48
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 4 Sept 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$183 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 2025-09-04.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Philadelphia to Boston.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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?

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