The cheapest and fastest trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA
Cheapest price
$128
Average price
$305
Fastest journey
4 h 47 m
Average duration
4 h 59 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
421 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA will cost around $305 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $128.
Of the 18 trains that leave 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA for Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA on Thu, May 07, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 421 km distance in an average of 4 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 47 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 5 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
66 Northeast Regional3:22 AM6h2030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA9:42 AMRoute 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA$1281One-way0 transfers
190 Northeast Regional5:58 AM5h5030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA11:48 AMRoute 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA$1781One-way0 transfers
178 Northeast Regional5:59 PM5h5930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA11:58 PMRoute 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA$1781One-way0 transfers
176 Northeast Regional5:26 PM6h0530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA11:31 PMRoute 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA$1781One-way0 transfers
170 Northeast Regional6:58 AM5h5530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA12:53 PMRoute 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA$1781One-way0 transfers
2150 Acela6:37 AM4h4730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA11:24 AMRoute 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA$3781One-way0 transfers
2162 Acela11:05 AM4h5430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA3:59 PMRoute 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA$5941One-way0 transfers
2166 NextGen Acela2:32 PM4h5930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:31 PMRoute 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA$5941One-way0 transfers
2172 NextGen Acela5:39 PM5h0830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA10:47 PMRoute 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA$3781One-way0 transfers
2170 NextGen Acela4:31 PM5h0830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA9:39 PMRoute 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA$5941One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $108.
Distance: 261 miles (421 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$121 Average price | $193 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA:
A bus is $72 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA costing on average $121 (€97).
A bus is $144 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA costing on average $193 (€154).
Other travel options to Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 22m.
Bus takes on average 8h 6m.
Tickets start at around $121 (€97) compared to roughly $101 (€81) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-20.48 (€-16.33). The journey takes 5h 22m versus 5h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA trains for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:17 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h41 | 4:58 AM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:26 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h05 | 4:31 AM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h00 | 4:31 AM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:59 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h59 | 4:58 AM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
66 Northeast Regional | 3:22 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h20 | 9:42 AM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
190 Northeast Regional | 5:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h50 | 11:48 AM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2150 Acela | 6:37 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h47 | 11:24 AM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
170 Northeast Regional | 6:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h55 | 12:53 PM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 9:08 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h00 | 3:08 PM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 10:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h40 | 4:31 PM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2162 Acela | 11:05 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h54 | 3:59 PM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA
Trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA run on average 17 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 22:59. The fastest train covers the 261 miles (421 km) distance in 5h 36m.
Distance 261 miles (421 km) |
Average train duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 5h 36m |
First train 12:19 AM |
Last train 10:59 PM |
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Train companies: Amtrak from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA from $30 (€24). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with multiple spaces for daily and overnight parking.
- Legal Sea Foods
- Not Your Average Joe's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has an enclosed waiting area with access to platforms and parking.
- Commuter Rail: MBTA Providence/Stoughton Line
- Bus: Local bus services available
