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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$204
Average price
$415
Fastest journey
4 h 57 m
Average duration
5 h
Trains per day
36
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $415 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $204.
Of the 36 trains that leave Boston, MA for Philadelphia, PA on Sun, May 17, 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 the direct trains cover the 435 km distance in an average of 5 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 57 m .
On Sun, May 17 the slowest trains will take 5 h 4 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.
195 Northeast Regional · 145 Northeast Regional6:40 AM7h38Back Bay station, Boston, MA2:18 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2041One-way1 transfer
2275 NextGen Acela5:30 PM4h57Back Bay station, Boston, MA10:27 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2061One-way0 transfers- 2275 NextGen Acela5:25 PM5h02South Station, Boston, MA10:27 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2061One-way0 transfers
- 195 Northeast Regional · 145 Northeast Regional6:35 AM7h43South Station, Boston, MA2:18 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2711One-way1 transfer
- 169 Northeast Regional8:00 PM5h45Back Bay station, Boston, MA1:45 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2951One-way0 transfers
- 2255 Acela1:14 PM4h57Back Bay station, Boston, MA6:11 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$5931One-way0 transfers
- 2275 NextGen Acela5:30 PM4h57Back Bay station, Boston, MA10:27 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2061One-way0 transfers
- 2255 Acela1:10 PM5h01South Station, Boston, MA6:11 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$5931One-way0 transfers
- 2275 NextGen Acela5:25 PM5h02South Station, Boston, MA10:27 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2061One-way0 transfers
- 2259 Acela4:30 PM5h04Back Bay station, Boston, MA9:34 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$4751One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $79.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$182 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $234 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $115 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $182 (€147).
A bus is $167 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $234 (€189).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 39m.
Train takes on average 6h 4m.
Tickets start at around $182 (€147) compared to roughly $92 (€74) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-90.20 (€-72.85). The journey takes 6h 4m versus 5h 11m 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
Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 2249 NextGen Acela | 6:05 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h10 | 11:15 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2249 NextGen Acela | 6:10 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h05 | 11:15 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 195 Northeast Regional | 6:35 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h51 | 12:26 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 195 Northeast Regional · 147 Northeast Regional | 6:35 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 7h44 | 2:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
| 195 Northeast Regional | 6:40 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h46 | 12:26 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 195 Northeast Regional · 147 Northeast Regional | 6:40 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 7h39 | 2:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
| 2271 NextGen Acela | 7:15 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h18 | 12:33 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2271 NextGen Acela | 7:20 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h13 | 12:33 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 99 Northeast Regional | 8:40 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 6h01 | 2:41 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 99 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent | 8:40 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 6h51 | 3:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
| 99 Northeast Regional | 8:45 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h56 | 2:41 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 99 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent | 8:45 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 6h46 | 3:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
| 161 Northeast Regional | 9:40 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h52 | 3:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 161 Northeast Regional | 9:45 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h47 | 3:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 87 Northeast Regional | 9:58 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 6h33 | 4:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 87 Northeast Regional | 10:04 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 6h27 | 4:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 163 Northeast Regional | 11:40 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h52 | 5:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 163 Northeast Regional | 11:45 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h47 | 5:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2255 NextGen Acela | 1:10 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h01 | 6:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2255 NextGen Acela | 1:14 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h57 | 6:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 135 Northeast Regional | 1:40 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h52 | 7:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 135 Northeast Regional | 1:45 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h47 | 7:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 165 Northeast Regional | 3:10 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 6h25 | 9:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 165 Northeast Regional | 3:16 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 6h19 | 9:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2259 Acela | 4:25 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h09 | 9:34 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2259 Acela | 4:30 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h04 | 9:34 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 167 Northeast Regional | 4:40 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 6h11 | 10:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 167 Northeast Regional | 4:45 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 6h06 | 10:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 65 Northeast Regional · 51 Cardinal | 6:45 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 13h22 | 8:07 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
| 65 Northeast Regional | 6:45 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 6h06 | 12:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 65 Northeast Regional · 51 Cardinal | 6:51 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 13h16 | 8:07 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
| 65 Northeast Regional | 6:51 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 6h00 | 12:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 169 Northeast Regional | 7:55 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h50 | 1:45 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 169 Northeast Regional | 8:00 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h45 | 1:45 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA
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Trains from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA run on average 37 times per day, taking around 6h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) by bus.
There are 31 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 20:42. The fastest train covers the 270 miles (435 km) distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 270 miles (435 km) |
Average train duration 6h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 31 |
Fastest train 5h 10m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 8:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Boston, MA and Philadelphia, PA from $41 (€33). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak
Traveling by train from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA
The train connection between Boston, MA and Philadelphia, PA is a convenient option for travelers looking to explore the East Coast. Amtrak provides reliable service on this route, allowing passengers to enjoy comfortable seating and scenic views along the way. With multiple departures daily, it's easy to find a schedule that fits your travel plans. Whether you're heading for business or leisure, taking the train offers an efficient alternative to driving or flying.
Train Connection: Boston to Philadelphia
Traveling from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA takes approximately 4 hours and 55 minutes. There are up to 12 direct connections available each day. Passengers can board the train at Back Bay Station or South Station in Boston and arrive at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.
Boston to Philadelphia Train Connection
The first daily train from Boston, MA departs at 10:10 AM, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the vibrant city of Philadelphia. The last journey of the day leaves at 10:35 PM, allowing late-night arrivals for those wishing to maximize their time in this historic destination.
Train Tickets Price for Boston to Philadelphia
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Boston to Philadelphia is $36 (32.4€). The average ticket price tends to be around $146 (131.4€), making it a more economical option if you book in advance or look out for special deals.
Exploring Philadelphia: A Journey Through History and Culture
The Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol of American independence, was originally cast in 1752 and has since become a powerful emblem of freedom. Its famous crack serves as a reminder that even the most cherished ideals can be imperfect yet resilient. As you stand before this historic artifact, you'll feel the weight of its significance in inspiring generations to strive for liberty.
Independence Hall is where both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were debated and adopted, making it one of America's most important historical sites. This stunning Georgian-style building not only showcases remarkable architecture but also embodies the spirit of democracy that shaped our nation’s future. Walking through its hallowed halls will transport you back to pivotal moments when brave leaders forged a new path toward self-governance.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is renowned for its vast collection spanning over 2,000 years and includes masterpieces from artists like Van Gogh and Duchamp; it's more than just an art museum—it's a cultural treasure trove. The grand steps leading up to this architectural marvel have been immortalized by Rocky Balboa's triumphant run in film history, adding another layer to its allure. Inside these walls lies inspiration waiting at every turn; prepare yourself for an unforgettable journey through creativity!
FAQs: Trains from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
- Legal Sea Foods
- Tavern in the Square
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $0.50
- InterContinental Boston
- The Langham, Boston
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: platforms 6-13 for MBTA Commuter Rail services
- Bus terminal located on the upper level.
- Subway: Red Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several garages in the vicinity.
- Sorellina
- Atlantic Fish Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Copley Square Hotel
- The Westin Copley Place
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail
- Hall 2: Orange Line subway platforms
- Subway: Orange Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 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
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