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

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Boston on April 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
BrooklineCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Boston (South Station)Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Boston (South Station)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Boston (South Station)No tags
FlixBusBus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Boston (South Station)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Boston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 5 hours 59 minutes, and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

64train per day
5h 59mAverage Duration
437 kmDistance
40kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$54 - $230Average Duration8h 15m
11kg CO₂e
Average Price$58 - $1,092Average Duration5h 59m
40kg CO₂e

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

    The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Boston start from $54. The average price for this route is around $72. 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 Philadelphia to Boston?

    The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Boston is 8h 15m, covering a distance of 437 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 71 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 Philadelphia to Boston?

    The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Boston at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

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

    A bus trip from Philadelphia to Boston 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 Philadelphia to Boston?

    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 Philadelphia to Boston?

    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 Philadelphia to Boston?

    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 Philadelphia to Boston?

    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
03-30
$87
03-31
$82
Today
$81
04-02
$69
04-03
$82
04-04
$79
04-05
$90
04-06
$61
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Apr 6, 2026 with a price of $61

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 $61 to $194 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 $61 which is on 2026-04-06.

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.

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

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