Philadelphia to Boston train
Cheap train tickets from Philadelphia to Boston
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Train schedule Philadelphia to Boston
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Fastest train times from Philadelphia to Boston
Fastest Journey
5 h 8 m
Average
6 h 2 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
435 km
Of the 20 trains that leave Philadelphia for Boston every day 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Philadelphia to Boston
 | Distance | 270 miles (435 km) |
 | Average train duration | 5 h 1 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £110 (€122) |
 | Train frequency | 12 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 12 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Amtrak or Amtrak |
Trains from Philadelphia to Boston cover the 270 miles (435 km) long trip taking on average 5 h 1 min with our travel partners like Amtrak or Amtrak. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £110, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £41.
Train companies: Amtrak Acela and Amtrak trains Philadelphia to Boston
Amtrak Acela and Amtrak trains will get you to Boston from Philadelphia from £41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak is the main train provider in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveller’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey between Philadelphia and Boston, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.
Train information from Philadelphia to Boston with Amtrak:
- Average Duration: 6 h 9 min
- Average Price: £41
- Amtrak frequency: 6 a day
Acela is the flagship high-speed train service from Amtrak, the main train operator of the United States. Acela high-speed trains operate services along the Northeast Corridor, connecting popular destinations like Washington, D. C. Baltimore, Philadelphia, NYC, Providence, and Boston, just to name a few. Amtrak Acela trains are the fastest in the U. S. Reaching speeds up to 150 mph (250 km/h). Known for their superior comfort, Acela trains have spacious and comfortable seats with more legroom than Amtrak’s Coach Class seats. You can choose between booking a Business Class or First Class seat on an Acela train to Boston from Philadelphia. In both classes amenities include seat reservations, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, adjustable lighting at every seat, conference tables and large tray tables. Passengers can also purchase food and drinks on the train at Café Acela.
Train information from Philadelphia to Boston with Amtrak Acela:
- Average Duration: 5 h 15 min
- Average Price: £138
- Amtrak Acela frequency: 5 a day
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