150 Northeast Regional5:156h0130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA11:16South Station, Boston, MA£1301One-way0 changes
150 Northeast Regional5:155h5630th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA11:11Back Bay station, Boston, MA£1301One-way0 changes
66 Northeast Regional3:256h4030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA10:05South Station, Boston, MA£1731One-way0 changes
162 Northeast Regional8:206h0230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA14:22South Station, Boston, MA£1731One-way0 changes
66 Northeast Regional3:256h3330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA9:58Back Bay station, Boston, MA£1731One-way0 changes
2264 NextGen Acela19:355h0930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0:44Back Bay station, Boston, MA£2791One-way0 changes
2264 NextGen Acela19:355h1430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0:49South Station, Boston, MA£2791One-way0 changes
2252 Acela8:235h1430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA13:37Back Bay station, Boston, MA£2791One-way0 changes
2260 NextGen Acela16:385h1830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA21:56Back Bay station, Boston, MA£3491One-way0 changes
2258 NextGen Acela14:355h1930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA19:54Back Bay station, Boston, MA£3491One-way0 changes
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Compare train, coach and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA
The cheapest option from Philadelphia to Boston is coach, with an average price of £48. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia to Boston among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.
Distance: 435 km
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Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA trains for today, Saturday 11 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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66 Northeast Regional | 3:25 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h40 | 10:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 3:25 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h33 | 9:58 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
150 Northeast Regional | 5:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h56 | 11:11 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
150 Northeast Regional | 5:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h01 | 11:16 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2250 Acela | 6:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h08 | 11:40 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2250 Acela | 6:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h16 | 11:48 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 7:14 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h21 | 13:35 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 7:14 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h16 | 13:30 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 8:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h02 | 14:22 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 8:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h56 | 14:16 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2252 Acela | 8:23 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h14 | 13:37 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2252 Acela | 8:23 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h23 | 13:46 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2254 NextGen Acela | 9:36 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h31 | 15:07 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2254 NextGen Acela | 9:36 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h39 | 15:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 10:25 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h03 | 16:28 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 10:25 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h57 | 16:22 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 11:07 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h08 | 17:15 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 11:07 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h17 | 17:24 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 12:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h08 | 18:26 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 12:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h14 | 18:32 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 13:22 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h01 | 19:23 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 13:22 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h55 | 19:17 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2258 NextGen Acela | 14:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h25 | 20:00 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2258 NextGen Acela | 14:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h19 | 19:54 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 15:08 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h10 | 21:18 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 15:08 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h05 | 21:13 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 168 Northeast Regional | 15:25 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 7h55 | 23:20 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 168 Northeast Regional | 15:25 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 8h01 | 23:26 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
2260 NextGen Acela | 16:38 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h26 | 22:04 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2260 NextGen Acela | 16:38 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h18 | 21:56 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 17:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h08 | 23:26 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 17:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h02 | 23:20 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2262 NextGen Acela | 17:54 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h30 | 23:24 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2262 NextGen Acela | 17:54 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h18 | 23:12 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA
Typically, there are 36 trains per day from Philadelphia to Boston, including 30 direct trains, taking around 6h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 20:17. The fastest train covers the 435 km distance in 5h 28m.
Distance 435 km |
Average train duration 6h 13m |
Lowest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 5h 28m |
First train 0:33 |
Last train 20:17 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 56 days |
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FAQs: Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to 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 Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Philadelphia, PA and Boston, MA
Most Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA trains use the 30th Street Station to South Station station pair, with some services arriving at Back Bay Station. Use this guide to compare Philadelphia, PA and Boston, MA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Philadelphia, PA station do trains to Boston, MA leave from?
Getting to 30th Street Station from Philadelphia city centre
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
30th Street Station train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
Which Boston, MA station do trains from Philadelphia, PA arrive at?
Getting to South Station from Boston city centre
South Station train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Legal Sea Foods, Tavern in the Square
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at South Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at South Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at South Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at South Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at South Station: Elevators, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include InterContinental Boston, The Langham, Boston, Boston Harbor Hotel.
Getting to Back Bay Station from Boston city centre
Back Bay Station is 1 km from Boston city centre. Public transport options include:
Back Bay Station train station facilities and services
Back Bay 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 and drink
Food options include: Sorellina, Atlantic Fish Company
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Back Bay Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Back Bay Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Back Bay Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Back Bay Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Back Bay Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Copley Square Hotel, The Westin Copley Place, Fairmont Copley Plaza.
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