How much is the bus ticket from Boston to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Philadelphia start at R 538. The average price for this route is around R 841. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Boston to Philadelphia?

The average bus journey time from Boston to Philadelphia is 8h, covering a distance of 434 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 10m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Boston to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 53 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Peter Pan , OurBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Boston to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus departs from Boston to Philadelphia at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 21:50.

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

A bus trip from Boston to Philadelphia produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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 6381 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

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.

Bus Boston to Philadelphia from R 525 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Boston to Philadelphia on 2 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:00	Boston (South Station)	7h 40m	23:40	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	6h 10m	03:05	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	16:00	Boston (South Station)	7h 40m	23:40	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	17:15	Boston (South Station)	7h 25m	00:40	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	18:15	Boston (South Station)	7h 35m	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Philadelphia on 3 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:00	Boston, MA	7h 30m	22:30	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	Cheapest
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	6h 10m	03:05	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	8h 55m	11:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:15	Boston (South Station)	9h 25m	23:40	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	01:00	Boston (South Station)	7h 30m	08:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Philadelphia on 4 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:00	Boston, MA	7h 30m	22:30	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	Cheapest
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	6h 10m	03:05	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	8h 55m	11:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:15	Boston (South Station)	9h 25m	23:40	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	01:00	Boston (South Station)	7h 30m	08:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Philadelphia on 5 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:05	Boston (South Station)	8h 25m	21:30	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	6h 10m	03:05	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	8h 55m	11:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	17:15	Boston (South Station)	7h 25m	00:40	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	01:00	Boston (South Station)	7h 30m	08:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Philadelphia on 6 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	8h 55m	11:10	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	6h 10m	03:05	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	7h 25m	16:20	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	01:00	Boston (South Station)	7h 30m	08:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:30	Boston (South Station)	11h 45m	13:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Philadelphia on 7 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	8h 55m	11:10	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	6h 10m	03:05	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	7h 25m	16:20	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	01:00	Boston (South Station)	7h 30m	08:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:30	Boston (South Station)	11h 45m	13:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Philadelphia on 8 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:45	Boston (South Station)	9h 35m	20:20	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	6h 10m	03:05	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	8h 55m	11:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	01:00	Boston (South Station)	7h 30m	08:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:30	Boston (South Station)	7h 45m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Philadelphia on 9 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:05	Boston (South Station)	8h 25m	21:30	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	6h 10m	03:05	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	8h 55m	11:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	17:15	Boston (South Station)	7h 25m	00:40	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	01:00	Boston (South Station)	7h 30m	08:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 538, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

53bus per day

8hAverage duration

434 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 538 - R 2 467	Average duration8h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 775 - R 10 064	Average duration5h 52m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Philadelphia?

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Visit page
B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Visit page
C
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 857 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 472 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.

30 November 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.

15 August 2022

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

Jethro E.

7 February 2020

Peter Pan

4/56 406 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

Based on 71 reviews, Peter Pan was rated 3.8 stars for this trip. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at R 538, with the trip lasting on average 467.

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.

19 September 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.

8 February 2020

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

Charles M.

17 July 2019

OurBus

4/53 182 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Boston to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Philadelphia start at R 538. The average price for this route is around R 841. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Boston to Philadelphia?
The average bus journey time from Boston to Philadelphia is 8h, covering a distance of 434 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Boston to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 53 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan, OurBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Boston to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Boston to Philadelphia at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 21:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Boston to Philadelphia produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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 6381 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Philadelphia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.
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.

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The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 07 Jan 2026 with a price of R 559

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 R 559 to R 1 795 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 559, which is on 2026-01-07.

Usually FlixBus, 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.