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Compare all timetables for the bus from Boston, MA to Philadelphia

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

today
$44
tomorrow
$39
Sunday
$44
Monday
$41
Tuesday
$40
Wednesday
$41
Thursday
$39

Cheapest bus trips today

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 Spring Garden St Station  Economy $44
Greyhound US 7h 25m 8:55 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 4:20 PM Philadelphia Convention Center  Economy $44
Greyhound US 7h 50m 8:55 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 4:45 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $44
FlixBus 9h 20m 10:15 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 7:35 PM Philadelphia JFK & Broad  Economy $50
Peter Pan Bus Lines 6h 50m 6:00 AM Boston, MA South Station 12:50 PM Philadelphia 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop  Economy $79
  • 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 40m
      0
      9:30 AM
      Boston, MA
      Prudential Center T Transit Station
      1:40 PM
      New York
      1 Av & E 39 St
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      $19
      • Waiting Time 1h 20m
    • OurBus
      2h 10m
      0
      3:00 PM
      New York
      Bolt Hudson Yard
      5:10 PM
      Philadelphia
      Spring Garden St Station
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      $12
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 30m 8:00 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 3:30 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $39
Greyhound US 7h 45m 1:30 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 9:15 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $39
Greyhound US 8h 30m 10:45 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 7:15 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $39
FlixBus 7h 25m 5:15 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 12:40 AM Philadelphia Convention Center  Economy $40
OurBus 6h 45m 4:15 PM Boston, MA Prudential Center T Transit Station 11:00 PM Philadelphia Independence Travel Center  Basic $49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Boston, MA to Philadelphia via New York, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • OurBus
      7h 40m
      0
      9:30 AM
      Boston, MA
      Prudential Center T Transit Station
      1:40 PM
      New York
      1 Av & E 39 St
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      $19
      • Waiting Time 1h 20m
    • OurBus
      2h 10m
      0
      3:00 PM
      New York
      Bolt Hudson Yard
      5:10 PM
      Philadelphia
      Spring Garden St Station
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      $12
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 25m 8:55 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 4:20 PM Philadelphia Convention Center  Economy $44
Greyhound US 7h 50m 8:55 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 4:45 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $44
FlixBus 8h 45m 10:30 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 7:15 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $45
FlixBus 7h 10m 9:50 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 5:00 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $48
Peter Pan Bus Lines 6h 50m 7:00 AM Boston, MA South Station 1:50 PM Philadelphia 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop  Economy $79
  • Did you know that if you travel from Boston, MA to Philadelphia via New York, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      6h 40m
      0
      10:30 AM
      Boston, MA
      Prudential Center T Transit Station
      2:30 PM
      New York
      W 37 St
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $16
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • OurBus
      2h 10m
      0
      3:00 PM
      New York
      Bolt Hudson Yard
      5:10 PM
      Philadelphia
      Spring Garden St Station
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      $11
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 30m 1:00 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 8:30 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $41
FlixBus 7h 45m 10:15 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 6:00 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $41
Greyhound US 7h 45m 1:30 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 9:15 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $41
Greyhound US 8h 25m 1:05 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 9:30 PM Philadelphia Convention Center  Economy $41
Peter Pan Bus Lines 7h 50m 7:00 AM Boston, MA South Station 2:50 PM Philadelphia 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop  Economy $79
  • Did you know that if you travel from Boston, MA to Philadelphia via New York, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      6h 40m
      0
      10:30 AM
      Boston, MA
      Prudential Center T Transit Station
      2:30 PM
      New York
      W 37 St
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $16
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • OurBus
      2h 10m
      0
      3:00 PM
      New York
      Bolt Hudson Yard
      5:10 PM
      Philadelphia
      Spring Garden St Station
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      $11
    Travel Time is 0h 50m shorter, and you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 30m 1:00 AM Boston, MA South Station 8:30 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $40
FlixBus 7h 35m 6:15 PM Boston, MA South Station 1:50 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $40
Greyhound US 8h 35m 6:20 AM Boston, MA South Station 2:55 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $40
Greyhound US 9h 35m 10:45 AM Boston, MA South Station 8:20 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $40
Peter Pan Bus Lines 7h 50m 7:00 AM Boston, MA South Station 2:50 PM Philadelphia 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop  Economy $73
  • 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.
    • Busbud
      6h 40m
      0
      10:30 AM
      Boston, MA
      Prudential Center T Transit Station
      2:30 PM
      New York
      W 37 St
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $16
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • OurBus
      2h 10m
      0
      3:00 PM
      New York
      Bolt Hudson Yard
      5:10 PM
      Philadelphia
      Spring Garden St Station
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      $11
    Travel Time is 0h 50m shorter, and you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 30m 1:00 AM Boston, MA South Station 8:30 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $41
FlixBus 7h 35m 7:30 PM Boston, MA South Station 3:05 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $41
FlixBus 7h 45m 1:30 AM Boston, MA Allston 9:15 AM Philadelphia JFK & Broad  Economy $41
Greyhound US 8h 25m 1:05 PM Boston, MA South Station 9:30 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $41
Greyhound US 12h 0m 2:15 AM Boston, MA South Station 2:15 PM Philadelphia IRS Building  Economy $41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Boston, MA to Philadelphia via New York, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      6h 40m
      0
      10:30 AM
      Boston, MA
      Prudential Center T Transit Station
      2:30 PM
      New York
      W 37 St
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $16
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • OurBus
      2h 10m
      0
      3:00 PM
      New York
      Bolt Hudson Yard
      5:10 PM
      Philadelphia
      Spring Garden St Station
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      $11
    Travel Time is 0h 50m shorter, and you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 15m 7:15 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 3:30 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $39
FlixBus 7h 35m 6:15 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 1:50 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $39
Greyhound US 7h 45m 1:30 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 9:15 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $39
Greyhound US 12h 0m 2:15 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St 2:15 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $39
OurBus 6h 45m 4:15 PM Boston, MA Prudential Center T Transit Station 11:00 PM Philadelphia Independence Travel Center  Basic $65
  • 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.
    • Busbud
      6h 40m
      0
      10:30 AM
      Boston, MA
      Prudential Center T Transit Station
      2:30 PM
      New York
      W 37 St
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $16
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • OurBus
      2h 10m
      0
      3:00 PM
      New York
      Bolt Hudson Yard
      5:10 PM
      Philadelphia
      Spring Garden St Station
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      $11
    Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save $12

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Boston, MA to Philadelphia is $39 on 12/11/2025. 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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 86 daily buses from Boston, MA to Philadelphia. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 28 daily coaches between Boston, MA and Philadelphia.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 173 buses from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Boston, MA and Philadelphia, with 63 offers.

Facts about the bus from Boston, MA to Philadelphia

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines that travel 65 times every day by bus from Boston, MA to Philadelphia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Boston, MA to Philadelphia starting from $39!

Cheapest Bus $39
Fastest Bus 6h 10m
Earliest Bus 1:00 AM
Latest Bus 9:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 65 Ø
Distance 271.1 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus

Cheapest bus connections from Boston, MA to Philadelphia

Every day, 65 buses from 4 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 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/30
Monday 12/01
Tuesday 12/02
Wednesday 12/03
Thursday 12/04
Friday 12/05
$52
Saturday 12/06
$46
Sunday 12/07
$44
Monday 12/08
$41
Tuesday 12/09
$73
Wednesday 12/10
$41
Thursday 12/11
$43
Friday 12/12
$46
Saturday 12/13
$47
Sunday 12/14
$79
Monday 12/15
$40
Tuesday 12/16
$79
Wednesday 12/17
$79
Thursday 12/18
$42
Friday 12/19
$51
Saturday 12/20
$50
Sunday 12/21
$57
Monday 12/22
$59
Tuesday 12/23
Wednesday 12/24
$55
Thursday 12/25
Friday 12/26
$65
Saturday 12/27

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 $39, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Boston, MA to Philadelphia. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $44.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, with $39. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $39.

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 $39
Fastest Bus 6h 10m
Earliest Bus 1:00 AM
Last Bus 9:50 PM
Daily Connections 22 Ø
Found on 12/3/2025

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 $39
Fastest Bus 6h 30m
Earliest Bus 1:30 AM
Last Bus 7:35 PM
Daily Connections 30 Ø
Found on 12/3/2025

Peter Pan Bus Lines from Boston, MA to Philadelphia

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Here you will find the key facts about the Peter Pan Bus Lines bus route Boston, MA to Philadelphia:

Cheapest Price $73
Fastest Bus 6h 50m
Earliest Bus 6:00 AM
Last Bus 3:00 PM
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 12/3/2025

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 $39 and takes 7h 35m 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 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $39 and $79. 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 65 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 $64. 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 1:00 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 9:50 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 Greyhound US, FlixBus 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: Greyhound US, FlixBus 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.

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

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

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

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