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

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today
$65
tomorrow
$62
Wednesday
$45
Thursday
$43
Friday
$56
Saturday
$51
Sunday
$63

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 45m 7:00 AM Philadelphia Central Bus Station 2:45 PM Cambridge, MA Alewife Station  Economy $65
FlixBus 8h 5m 11:15 AM Philadelphia Central Bus Station 7:20 PM Cambridge, MA Alewife Station  Economy $87
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA via New York, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      7h 20m
      0
      7:25 AM
      Philadelphia
      Central Bus Station
      10:00 AM
      New York
      G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $18
    • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      4h 15m
      0
      10:30 AM
      New York
      11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop
      2:45 PM
      Cambridge, MA
      Alewife Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $35
    Travel Time is 0h 25m shorter, and you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 5m 11:15 AM Philadelphia Central Bus Station 7:20 PM Cambridge, MA Alewife Station  Economy $62
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA via Springfield, MA, you can save more than $30? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Peter Pan Bus Lines
      11h 30m
      0
      7:50 AM
      Philadelphia
      520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop
      1:40 PM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      0
      Peter Pan Bus Lines
      Economy
      $16
    • Waiting Time 4h 0m
    • FlixBus
      1h 40m
      0
      5:40 PM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      7:20 PM
      Cambridge, MA
      Alewife Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 3h 25m longer, but you will save $30

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 15m 5:00 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 12:15 AM Cambridge, MA Alewife Station  Economy $45

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 45m 7:00 AM Philadelphia Central Bus Station 2:45 PM Cambridge, MA Alewife Station  Economy $43
FlixBus 8h 5m 11:15 AM Philadelphia Central Bus Station 7:20 PM Cambridge, MA Alewife Station  Economy $46
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA via Springfield, MA, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Peter Pan Bus Lines
      11h 30m
      0
      7:50 AM
      Philadelphia
      520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop
      1:40 PM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      0
      Peter Pan Bus Lines
      Economy
      $16
    • Waiting Time 4h 0m
    • FlixBus
      1h 40m
      0
      5:40 PM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      7:20 PM
      Cambridge, MA
      Alewife Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 45m 7:00 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 2:45 PM Cambridge, MA Alewife Station  Economy $56
FlixBus 8h 5m 11:15 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 7:20 PM Cambridge, MA Alewife Station  Economy $80
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA via Springfield, MA, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Peter Pan Bus Lines
      11h 30m
      0
      7:50 AM
      Philadelphia
      520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop
      1:40 PM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      0
      Peter Pan Bus Lines
      Economy
      $16
    • Waiting Time 4h 0m
    • FlixBus
      1h 40m
      0
      5:40 PM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      7:20 PM
      Cambridge, MA
      Alewife Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 45m 7:00 AM Philadelphia Central Bus Station 2:45 PM Cambridge, MA Alewife Station  Economy $51
FlixBus 8h 5m 11:15 AM Philadelphia Central Bus Station 7:20 PM Cambridge, MA Alewife Station  Economy $58
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA via Springfield, MA, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Peter Pan Bus Lines
      11h 30m
      0
      7:50 AM
      Philadelphia
      520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop
      1:40 PM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      0
      Peter Pan Bus Lines
      Economy
      $16
    • Waiting Time 4h 0m
    • FlixBus
      1h 40m
      0
      5:40 PM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      7:20 PM
      Cambridge, MA
      Alewife Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but 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 7h 45m 7:00 AM Philadelphia Central Bus Station 2:45 PM Cambridge, MA Alewife Station  Economy $63
FlixBus 8h 5m 11:15 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 7:20 PM Cambridge, MA Alewife Station  Economy $76
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA via Springfield, MA, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Peter Pan Bus Lines
      11h 30m
      0
      7:50 AM
      Philadelphia
      520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop
      1:40 PM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      0
      Peter Pan Bus Lines
      Economy
      $16
    • Waiting Time 4h 0m
    • FlixBus
      1h 40m
      0
      5:40 PM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      7:20 PM
      Cambridge, MA
      Alewife Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save $31

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA is $35 on 7/13/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Philadelphia and Cambridge, MA

See here how frequent the connections between Philadelphia and Cambridge, MA are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Philadelphia and Cambridge, MA.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 20 buses from Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and Cambridge, MA, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA starting from $35!

Cheapest Bus $35
Fastest Bus 7h 15m
Earliest Bus 7:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:15 AM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 269.7 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Philadelphia for Cambridge, MA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/21
Monday 06/22
$65
Tuesday 06/23
$62
Wednesday 06/24
$42
Thursday 06/25
$43
Friday 06/26
$56
Saturday 06/27
$51
Sunday 06/28
$63
Monday 06/29
$42
Tuesday 06/30
$44
Wednesday 07/01
$42
Thursday 07/02
$57
Friday 07/03
$60
Saturday 07/04
$55
Sunday 07/05
$66
Monday 07/06
$53
Tuesday 07/07
$48
Wednesday 07/08
Thursday 07/09
$39
Friday 07/10
$43
Saturday 07/11
$43
Sunday 07/12
$48
Monday 07/13
$35
Tuesday 07/14
$44
Wednesday 07/15
Thursday 07/16
$38
Friday 07/17
$44
Saturday 07/18

The cheapest time to travel from Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $35, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $48.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA, with $43. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $45.

How to save money travelling from Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA

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 Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA 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 Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA, 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 Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA

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

All bus stations and stops in Philadelphia and Cambridge, MA

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

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

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

FAQs about the Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $35 and takes 7h 45m to reach Cambridge, MA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $35 and $88. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cambridge, MA.

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

Every day, the Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA is offered by FlixBus and takes 7h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $45. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Cambridge, MA from Philadelphia starts at 7:00 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 Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA?

The latest bus trip departing from Philadelphia for Cambridge, MA starts at 11:15 AM. 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 Philadelphia Cambridge, MA route?

When traveling by bus from Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

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

You can check all the direct connections between Philadelphia and Cambridge, MA 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.

What can I take with me on the Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA 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 Philadelphia Cambridge, MA 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 Philadelphia Cambridge, MA 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 Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA on your planned travel date.

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

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 3 daily trips between Philadelphia and Cambridge, MA. 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 Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA?

Prices and availability for 3 trips between Philadelphia and Cambridge, MA 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 Philadelphia to Cambridge, MA

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Philadelphia and to Cambridge, MA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Philadelphia and to Cambridge, MA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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