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Cheap train tickets from Philadelphia to Boston

Showing times and prices for Oct 01

Cheapest

€149

Average

€253

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia to Boston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

07:19PM5h57

30th Street Station

01:16AMSouth Station

€1491One-way

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€2231One-way

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Overview: Train from Philadelphia to Boston

	Distance	270 miles (435 km)
	Average train duration	6 h
	Average train ticket price	$37 (€33)
	Train frequency	19 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 16 direct trains a day
	Train providers	Amtrak or Amtrak

Trains from Philadelphia to Boston cover the 270 miles (435 km) long trip taking on average 6 h with our travel partners like Amtrak or Amtrak. Normally, there are 19 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $37 (€33), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $37 (€33).

Train companies: Amtrak Acela and Amtrak from Philadelphia to Boston trains

Amtrak Acela and Amtrak trains will get you from Philadelphia to Boston from $37 (€33). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Acela is Amtrak’s flagship high-speed train service operating services along the Northeast Corridor, connecting major cities like Washington, D. C. Baltimore, Philadelphia, NYC, Providence, and Boston. Acela trains are the fastest in the United States and can reach speeds up to 150 mph (250 km/h). When booking an Acela train between Philadelphia and Boston, you can choose between Business Class and First Class. Although each class offers different levels of services and accommodations, amenities in both classes include seat reservations, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, adjustable lighting at every seat, conference tables, large tray tables, and spacious and comfortable seats with extra legroom. Passengers can also purchase food and drinks on the train at Café Acela.

Philadelphia to Boston train information with Amtrak Acela:

Average Duration: 5 h 13 min
Amtrak Acela frequency: 7 a day

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey between Philadelphia and Boston, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Philadelphia to Boston train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 5 h 47 min
Cheapest Price: $37
Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

Trains from Philadelphia to Boston

When you begin looking for trains from Philadelphia to Boston you will find around 15 different departures every day. This trip covers a distance of around 270 miles (435 km) and the trip will take anywhere from around 5h up to 7h 45min. The first departure of the day leaves just after midnight and then the next train leaves at around 6:30 a.m. The final train of the day will leave at around 6:00 p.m.

Philadelphia to Boston Train Time: Daily Departures

On a daily basis there are roughly 15 Philadelphia to Boston trains that run throughout the day starting at around 6:30 in the morning and then continuing till around 6:00 p.m. in the evening, plus there's one train that departs at around midnight. All these trains will make stops at two different stations when they arrive in Boston. All of the trains on this route are direct trains and the average trip time is going to be somewhere between 5h and 6h.

How long is the journey by train from Philadelphia to Boston?

When traveling to the northeast and hugging the coast of the Atlantic Ocean on trains from Philadelphia to Boston you will be traveling a distance of about 270 miles (435 km). This is a trip that can take anywhere from 5h up to 7h 45min but the most common travel time is around 5h. The quicker trips on this route occur on the high-speed offerings from the train provider all the slower trips occur on regular-speed trains.

Philadelphia streets at night. Source: Shutterstock

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Philadelphia to Boston?

Departure train station: 30th St. Station. You will find the station about 1 mile (1.6 km) to the east of downtown Philadelphia. If you are looking for a public transportation option to take you from the center of the city to the station a good choice is to take subway line Mfl that can get you there in around 6min. The station is a stunning architectural display and once inside of the station you will find things such as ATMs, quick ticket kiosks as well as a ticket sales office, restrooms, vending machines, and free Wi-Fi.

Arrival train stations: Back Bay Station is just a short distance to the southwest of the center of Boston and is around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away. A good way to get to downtown Boston after your Philadelphia to Boston train is to take the Orange Line subway that can take you from the station to downtown in around 10min. Once you arrive at the station you will find amenities such as ATMs, payphones, restrooms, and vending machines. South station station sits directly to the south of downtown Boston and is about 0.7 miles (1.2 km) from the center of the city. If you are looking for a good public transportation option after your train to Boston from Philadelphia the number seven bus can take you there in around 14min and the Red Line subway can have you there in around 9min. Some of the features that travelers will find at the station include ATMs, a lounge, restrooms, a ticket sales office, vending machines, and free Wi-Fi.

Which train companies travel from Philadelphia to Boston?

The only provider of trains from Philadelphia to Boston is Amtrak. On this route, they offer both their Northeast Regional normal speed trains as well as their Acela high-speed train service. When you travel on the high-speed train you can make the trip in around 5h whereas the normal-speed trains make the trip in anywhere from around 5h 45min up to almost 8h. All the trains offered on this route are direct trains between the two cities.

Night trains Philadelphia

If you would prefer to travel on Philadelphia to Boston trains at night there is one train that departs right around 6:00 p.m. that will arrive in Boston just a little after midnight, plus there is also a departure right after midnight which travels overnight and arrives in Boston the next morning at around 8:00 a.m.

Amtrak trains from Philadelphia to Boston

Since the trains offered by this provider are a major part of the northeast corridor series of trains, quite a few of the trains offered on this route are on their Acela high-speed route. This means that the journey on Philadelphia to Boston trains will take around 5h to make this trip. These are also two stops on their Northeast Regional train route that uses normal speed trains to travel between these two cities. All of the trains that you will find on this route are direct trains.

Trains from Philadelphia to Boston: Sustainability travel

Although the United States is such a well-known place for traveling by car, a much more environmentally friendly way to make a trip such as this is to hop on trains from Philadelphia to Boston. This is especially true when you travel by one of the high-speed offerings on this route because the amount of time you will spend traveling is substantially cut thus greatly reducing your environmental impact during a journey from Philadelphia to Boston.

Train Philadelphia to Boston: Services on Board

On the trip on a train from Philadelphia to Boston you will generally find two different classes of seating although the specifics of each class will vary depending on whether you are on a high-speed train or a normal-speed train. On all the trains you're going to find amenities such as free Wi-Fi and power plugs at the seats, plus you'll also find a pretty substantial food and beverage menu. And when you travel in the upper classes, you are going to find very wide seats with plenty of legroom. When you travel on Amtrak you can bring two personal items and two carry-on items aboard the train and you can also check up to four bags during your journey with two of those bags being free of charge. You can also bring a bicycle aboard the train but this will most likely incur an additional fee. Small pets can also ride on the train free of charge in an approved pet carrier. Amtrak goes out of its way to make sure that all passengers have the same travel experience and for disabled passengers, this includes things like making sure all platforms are accessible and that there is space for passengers in wheelchairs to ride aboard the train. For train travelling stories and tips visin the Omio magazine The Window Seat.

How to find cheap train tickets from Philadelphia to Boston?

When you begin to look through the choices for Philadelphia to Boston trains you will start to see that there is somewhat different pricing depending on the time you depart and the train that you take. As a general rule, when you stick to normal-speed trains that will take longer to make a trip you are most likely going to save money on the train fare. Another good tip for saving money is to try to book as far in advance of your travel date as possible, as this gives the best chance to find any discounted rates. One final idea is to search around several days that you would like to travel to see if there's one that is in lower demand that will offer a lower ticket fare.

Park in Boston City. Source: Shutterstock

To Boston by train—travel tips

As one of the oldest cities in the United States, Boston is also fantastic for visitors because it is so easy to walk through. When you combine that with a very large public transportation system, you will soon see that you can explore large pieces of the city quite quickly. This is a city that has an architecture that harkens back to a simpler time at the very beginning of the country. If you are a sports fan this city is a dream, and if you are somebody that loves seafood and upscale dining Boston is sure not to disappoint. If you want to learn about the history of the city and of the United States, taking a walk on the Freedom Trail is a great way to do just that. Some other places that you will definitely want to see when you visit Boston include:

Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Science
New England Aquarium
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Freedom Trail
Fenway Park
Boston Common
Boston Children's Museum

FAQs: Trains from Philadelphia to Boston

FAQs: Travel by train from Philadelphia to Boston easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Philadelphia to Boston.

Cheap train tickets from Philadelphia to Boston can start from as little as $37 (€33) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Philadelphia to Boston is $37 (€33); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Boston from Philadelphia is on average 6 h for the 270 mile (435 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Philadelphia and Boston by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Philadelphia to Boston leaves at 9: 59 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Philadelphia to Boston leaves at 3: 10 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Philadelphia to Boston without having to change trains with Amtrak or Amtrak. There are 16 direct trains from Philadelphia to Boston each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Boston. Take the fast train with Amtrak from Philadelphia to Boston.

For the best Philadelphia to Boston train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Amtrak or Amtrak. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to Boston from Philadelphia to compare what amenities they may offer.

The cheapest month for a train from Philadelphia to Boston is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Philadelphia and Boston including taking a bus or flight.

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