Bedroom
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Free Drinks
- Free meal
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£144
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£229
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
5 h 26 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
6 h 46 m
Trains on 12 Sept
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 £229 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £144.
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 5 trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to South Station, Boston, MA, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 436 km distance in an average of 6 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 43 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.
42 Pennsylvanian · 168 Northeast Regional
168 Northeast Regional
66 Northeast Regional
2262 NextGen Acela
2260 NextGen Acela
2260 NextGen Acela
2262 NextGen Acela
168 Northeast Regional
42 Pennsylvanian · 168 Northeast Regional
66 Northeast RegionalOmio 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 an average ticket price of £39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, while a flight costs an average of £143.
Distance: 436 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£102 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest | £143 Average Price | £76 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to South Station, Boston, MA:
A coach is £63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to South Station, Boston, MA costing on average £102.
A coach is £105 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to South Station, Boston, MA costing on average £143.
Other travel options to South Station, Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 50m.
Coach takes on average 7h 14m.
Tickets start at around £102 compared to roughly £76 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-26.02. The journey takes 5h 50m versus 5h 8m 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.
The table below shows live departures for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to South Station, Boston, MA trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 14:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 7h21 | 21:36 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
2158 NextGen Acela | 14:36 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h28 | 20:04 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 15:23 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h13 | 21:36 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 16:01 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h05 | 22:06 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2160 NextGen Acela | 16:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h25 | 21:58 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
652 Keystone Service · 178 Northeast Regional | 17:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h57 | 0:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
176 Northeast Regional | 17:27 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h23 | 23:50 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 18:00 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h15 | 0:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2162 NextGen Acela | 18:02 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h35 | 23:37 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 1:22 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 8h43 | 10:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to South Station, Boston, MA run on average 17 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:25, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 436 km distance in 5h 28m.
Distance 436 km |
Average train duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 5h 28m |
First train 7:25 |
Last train 22:00 |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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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.

Most 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to South Station, Boston, MA trains use the 30th Street Station to South Station station pair. Use this guide to compare 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and South Station, Boston, MA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
30th Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
South Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Legal Sea Foods, Tavern in the Square
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at South Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at South Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at South Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at South Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at South Station: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include InterContinental Boston, The Langham, Boston, Boston Harbor Hotel.
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