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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Boston, MA to Philadelphia from various bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or Peter Pan Bus Lines for the next days.

today
$36
tomorrow
$38
Thursday
$39
Friday
$44
Saturday
$45
Sunday
$53
Monday
$50

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 45m 3:00 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 11:45 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $36
FlixBus 7h 30m 5:00 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 12:30 AM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $41
Greyhound US 7h 25m 3:05 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 10:30 PM Philadelphia Central Bus Station  Economy $55
Greyhound US 8h 5m 12:30 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 8:35 PM Philadelphia Central Bus Station  Economy $57
Peter Pan Bus Lines 9h 35m 4:30 PM Boston, MA Logan Office Center Bus Stop 2:05 AM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $66

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 30m 2:30 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 11:00 AM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $38
FlixBus 8h 0m 3:00 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 11:00 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $38
Greyhound US 8h 35m 1:05 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 9:40 PM Philadelphia Central Bus Station  Economy $46
Greyhound US 8h 5m 8:10 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 4:15 PM Philadelphia Central Bus Station  Economy $47
Peter Pan Bus Lines 9h 20m 4:30 PM Boston, MA Logan Office Center Bus Stop 1:50 AM Philadelphia 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop  Economy $66
  • Did you know that if you travel from Boston, MA to Philadelphia via New York, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • OurBus
      7h 20m
      0
      5:00 PM
      Boston, MA
      Prudential Center T Transit Station
      9:20 PM
      New York
      Bolt Hudson Yard
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      $15
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • OurBus
      1h 50m
      0
      10:30 PM
      New York
      Bolt Hudson Yard
      12:20 AM
      Philadelphia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      $11
    Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 30m 2:30 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 11:00 AM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $39
FlixBus 8h 0m 3:00 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 11:00 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $39
Greyhound US 8h 5m 8:10 AM Boston, MA South Station 4:15 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $45
Greyhound US 7h 40m 7:35 PM Boston, MA South Station 3:15 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $45
Peter Pan Bus Lines 9h 35m 4:30 PM Boston, MA Logan Office Center Bus Stop 2:05 AM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $66
  • Did you know that if you travel from Boston, MA to Philadelphia via New York, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • OurBus
      7h 20m
      0
      5:00 PM
      Boston, MA
      Prudential Center T Transit Station
      9:20 PM
      New York
      Bolt Hudson Yard
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      $15
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • OurBus
      1h 50m
      0
      10:30 PM
      New York
      Bolt Hudson Yard
      12:20 AM
      Philadelphia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      $11
    Travel Time is 0h 20m shorter, and you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 30m 5:00 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 12:30 AM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $44
Greyhound US 7h 25m 8:55 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 4:20 PM Philadelphia Central Bus Station  Economy $46
Greyhound US 7h 25m 3:05 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 10:30 PM Philadelphia Central Bus Station  Economy $46
FlixBus 7h 45m 4:45 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 12:30 AM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $48
Peter Pan Bus Lines 8h 10m 2:55 PM Boston, MA Logan Office Center Bus Stop 11:05 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $66
  • Did you know that if you travel from Boston, MA to Philadelphia via New York, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • OurBus
      7h 20m
      0
      5:00 PM
      Boston, MA
      Prudential Center T Transit Station
      9:20 PM
      New York
      Bolt Hudson Yard
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      $15
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • OurBus
      1h 50m
      0
      10:30 PM
      New York
      Bolt Hudson Yard
      12:20 AM
      Philadelphia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      $11
    Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 0m 3:00 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 11:00 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $45
FlixBus 7h 30m 5:00 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 12:30 AM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $45
FlixBus 7h 40m 1:15 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 8:55 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $46
Greyhound US 8h 5m 12:30 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 8:35 PM Philadelphia Central Bus Station  Economy $55
Greyhound US 7h 25m 3:05 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 10:30 PM Philadelphia Central Bus Station  Economy $61
  • Did you know that if you travel from Boston, MA to Philadelphia via New York, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • OurBus
      7h 20m
      0
      5:00 PM
      Boston, MA
      Prudential Center T Transit Station
      9:20 PM
      New York
      Bolt Hudson Yard
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      $15
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • OurBus
      1h 50m
      0
      10:30 PM
      New York
      Bolt Hudson Yard
      12:20 AM
      Philadelphia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      $11
    Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 45m 10:30 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 7:15 PM Philadelphia Central Bus Station  Economy $53
Greyhound US 8h 5m 12:30 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 8:35 PM Philadelphia Central Bus Station  Economy $56
Greyhound US 7h 25m 8:55 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 4:20 PM Philadelphia Central Bus Station  Economy $63
Greyhound US 7h 10m 7:20 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 2:30 PM Philadelphia Central Bus Station  Economy $65
FlixBus 7h 0m 10:00 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 5:00 AM Philadelphia Central Bus Station  Economy $68
  • Did you know that if you travel from Boston, MA to Philadelphia via New York, you can save more than $27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • OurBus
      7h 20m
      0
      5:00 PM
      Boston, MA
      Prudential Center T Transit Station
      9:20 PM
      New York
      Bolt Hudson Yard
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      $15
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • OurBus
      1h 50m
      0
      10:30 PM
      New York
      Bolt Hudson Yard
      12:20 AM
      Philadelphia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      $11
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $27

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 10m 9:00 AM Boston, MA South Station 5:10 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $50
FlixBus 7h 20m 1:15 PM Boston, MA South Station 8:35 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $50
Greyhound US 8h 5m 8:10 AM Boston, MA South Station 4:15 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $50
Greyhound US 7h 45m 1:30 AM Boston, MA South Station 9:15 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $51
Greyhound US 7h 40m 7:35 PM Boston, MA South Station 3:15 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $51
  • Did you know that if you travel from Boston, MA to Philadelphia via New York, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • OurBus
      7h 20m
      0
      5:00 PM
      Boston, MA
      Prudential Center T Transit Station
      9:20 PM
      New York
      Bolt Hudson Yard
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      $15
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • OurBus
      1h 50m
      0
      10:30 PM
      New York
      Bolt Hudson Yard
      12:20 AM
      Philadelphia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      $11
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $24

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Boston, MA to Philadelphia is $36 on 6/23/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Boston, MA and Philadelphia

See here how frequent the connections between Boston, MA and Philadelphia are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 56 daily buses from Boston, MA to Philadelphia. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 22 daily coaches between Boston, MA and Philadelphia.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 110 buses from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Boston, MA and Philadelphia, with 34 offers.

Facts about the bus from Boston, MA to Philadelphia

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Peter Pan Bus Lines that travel 40 times every day by bus from Boston, MA to Philadelphia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Boston, MA to Philadelphia starting from $36!

Cheapest Bus $36
Fastest Bus 6h 10m
Earliest Bus 9:00 AM
Latest Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 40 Ø
Distance 271.1 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, Greyhound US and Peter Pan Bus Lines

Cheapest bus connections from Boston, MA to Philadelphia

Every day, 40 buses from 3 bus companies leave Boston, MA for Philadelphia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/21
Monday 06/22
Tuesday 06/23
$55
Wednesday 06/24
$46
Thursday 06/25
$42
Friday 06/26
$55
Saturday 06/27
$53
Sunday 06/28
$53
Monday 06/29
$48
Tuesday 06/30
$46
Wednesday 07/01
$50
Thursday 07/02
$59
Friday 07/03
$60
Saturday 07/04
$53
Sunday 07/05
$60
Monday 07/06
$46
Tuesday 07/07
$46
Wednesday 07/08
$41
Thursday 07/09
$41
Friday 07/10
$37
Saturday 07/11
$40
Sunday 07/12
$47
Monday 07/13
$44
Tuesday 07/14
Wednesday 07/15
$38
Thursday 07/16
$38
Friday 07/17
$43
Saturday 07/18

The cheapest time to travel from Boston, MA to Philadelphia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $36, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Boston, MA to Philadelphia. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $44.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, with $36. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $45.

How to save money travelling from Boston, MA to Philadelphia

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Boston, MA to Philadelphia in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Boston, MA to Philadelphia are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Boston, MA to Philadelphia

These are the most booked bus companies between Boston, MA to Philadelphia from our users.

FlixBus from Boston, MA to Philadelphia

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Boston, MA to Philadelphia:

Cheapest Price $36
Fastest Bus 6h 10m
Earliest Bus 9:00 AM
Last Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Connections 23 Ø
Found on 6/23/2026

Greyhound US from Boston, MA to Philadelphia

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Boston, MA to Philadelphia:

Cheapest Price $45
Fastest Bus 6h 30m
Earliest Bus 10:30 AM
Last Bus 7:35 PM
Daily Connections 16 Ø
Found on 6/23/2026

All bus stations and stops in Boston, MA and Philadelphia

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Boston, MA and Philadelphia.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Boston, MA to Philadelphia

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Boston, MA to Philadelphia? Or which bus companies serve the route Boston, MA to Philadelphia? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Boston, MA to Philadelphia bus

How much does a Boston, MA Philadelphia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $36 and takes 8h 45m to reach Philadelphia. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Boston, MA to Philadelphia?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $36 and $187. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Philadelphia.

On average, how many connections are available from Boston, MA to Philadelphia each day?

Every day, the Boston, MA to Philadelphia bus route is served by approximately 40 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Boston, MA to Philadelphia take?

The fastest bus from Boston, MA to Philadelphia is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $128. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Boston, MA to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus arriving in Philadelphia from Boston, MA starts at 9:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Boston, MA to Philadelphia?

The latest bus trip departing from Boston, MA for Philadelphia starts at 10:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Boston, MA Philadelphia route?

When traveling by bus from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and Peter Pan Bus Lines. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Boston, MA and Philadelphia?

You can check all the direct connections between Boston, MA and Philadelphia by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Greyhound US and Peter Pan Bus Lines.

What can I take with me on the Boston, MA to Philadelphia bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Boston, MA Philadelphia bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Boston, MA Philadelphia bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Boston, MA to Philadelphia on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Boston, MA to Philadelphia?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 40 daily trips between Boston, MA and Philadelphia. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Boston, MA to Philadelphia?

Prices and availability for 40 trips between Boston, MA and Philadelphia change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Boston, MA to Philadelphia

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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