The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£154
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 32 m
Trains per day
15
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £154 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
Of the 15 trains that leave Boston, MA for Philadelphia, PA every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 435 km distance in an average of 5 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 50 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.
169 Northeast Regional
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2249 Acela
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Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 2m. 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 coach costs an average of £26, and a flight costs an average of £51.
Distance: 435 km
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£105 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest | £148 Average Price |
6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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2255 Acela | 18:00 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h12 | 23:12 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2255 Acela | 18:04 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h08 | 23:12 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 25 February | |||||
![]() | 00:47 Boston, MA | 5h52 | 06:39 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
169 Northeast Regional | 00:55 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h50 | 06:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
169 Northeast Regional | 01:00 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h45 | 06:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA run on average 38 times per day, taking around 6h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 20:42. The fastest train covers the 435 km distance in 5h 3m.
Distance 435 km |
Average train duration 6h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 5h 3m |
First train 00:26 |
Last train 20:42 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Greyhound from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela, Greyhound trains will get you between Boston, MA and Philadelphia, PA 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: Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA train
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
Important Stations and Airports in Boston, MA and Philadelphia, PA
- 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
- 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
- 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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