The cheapest and fastest trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to South Station, Boston, MA
Cheapest price
£68
Average price
£176
Fastest journey
6 h 14 m
Average duration
7 h
Trains per day
5
Distance
436 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to South Station, Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to South Station, Boston, MA will cost around £176 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
Of the 5 trains that leave 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA for South Station, Boston, MA every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 436 km distance in an average of 7 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 32 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.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to South Station, Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to South Station, Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £55.
Distance: 436 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£110 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £124 Average Price |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to South Station, Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to South Station, Boston, MA trains for today, Wednesday 10 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:52 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h14 | 16:06 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h11 | 15:44 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 7h00 | 04:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:58 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h17 | 04:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 11 December | |||||
![]() | 04:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 9h32 | 14:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to South Station, Boston, MA
Trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to South Station, Boston, MA run on average 19 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 436 km distance in 5h 11m.
Distance 436 km |
Average train duration 5h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 5h 11m |
First train 04:33 |
Last train 21:58 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to South Station, Boston, MA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and South Station, Boston, MA from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to South Station, Boston, MA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to South Station, Boston, 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 South Station, Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and South Station, Boston, 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
- 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
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