The cheapest and fastest trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to South Station, Boston, MA
Cheapest price
£93
Average price
£207
Fastest journey
5 h 7 m
Average duration
5 h 28 m
Trains per day
17
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 £207 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
Of the 17 trains that leave 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA for South Station, Boston, MA every day 14 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 5 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 1 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.
178 Northeast Regional17:596h1630th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0:15South Station, Boston, MA£931One-way0 changes
66 Northeast Regional3:226h4330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA10:05South Station, Boston, MA£931One-way0 changes
652 Keystone Service · 178 Northeast Regional17:176h5830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0:15South Station, Boston, MA£1151One-way1 change
174 Northeast Regional12:326h3230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA19:04South Station, Boston, MA£1291One-way0 changes
94 Northeast Regional15:596h0730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA22:06South Station, Boston, MA£1291One-way0 changes
2150 Acela6:375h0730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA11:44South Station, Boston, MA£4541One-way0 changes
2166 NextGen Acela14:325h1930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA19:51South Station, Boston, MA£4541One-way0 changes
2170 NextGen Acela16:315h2730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA21:58South Station, Boston, MA£3641One-way0 changes
2172 NextGen Acela17:395h2830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA23:07South Station, Boston, MA£3641One-way0 changes
86 Northeast Regional10:516h0130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA16:52South Station, Boston, MA£1711One-way0 changes
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 £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a flight costs an average of £49.
Distance: 436 km
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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, Tuesday 28 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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184 Northeast Regional | 15:23 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h13 | 21:36 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 15:59 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h07 | 22:06 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2170 NextGen Acela | 16:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h27 | 21:58 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
652 Keystone Service · 178 Northeast Regional | 17:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h58 | 0:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
176 Northeast Regional | 17:26 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h24 | 23:50 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2172 NextGen Acela | 17:39 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h28 | 23:07 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 17:59 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h16 | 0:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 29 April | |||||
66 Northeast Regional | 3:22 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h43 | 10:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
190 Northeast Regional | 5:58 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h08 | 12:06 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2150 Acela | 6:37 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h07 | 11:44 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
170 Northeast Regional | 6:58 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h13 | 13:11 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 9:08 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h20 | 15:28 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 10:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h01 | 16:52 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 12:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h32 | 19:04 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
134 Northeast Regional · 184 Northeast Regional | 13:58 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 7h38 | 21:36 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
650 Keystone Service · 184 Northeast Regional | 14:14 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 7h22 | 21:36 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
2166 NextGen Acela | 14:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h19 | 19:51 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 18 times per day, taking around 5h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 22:59. The fastest train covers the 436 km distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 436 km |
Average train duration 5h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 5h 5m |
First train 0:19 |
Last train 22:59 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Train companies: Amtrak from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to South Station, Boston, MA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and South Station, Boston, MA from £26. 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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