The cheapest and fastest trains from South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£215
Average price
£360
Fastest journey
4 h 57 m
Average duration
5 h 7 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
436 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA will cost around £360 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £215.
Of the 15 trains that leave South Station, Boston, MA for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA every day 13 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 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 15 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.
139 Northeast Regional16:406h05South Station, Boston, MA22:4530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2151One-way0 changes
67 Northeast Regional18:456h09South Station, Boston, MA0:5430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2151One-way0 changes
2275 Acela17:254h58South Station, Boston, MA22:2330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2761One-way0 changes
2259 NextGen Acela16:255h10South Station, Boston, MA21:3530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2761One-way0 changes
165 Northeast Regional15:106h25South Station, Boston, MA21:3530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£3291One-way0 changes
2255 Acela13:104h57South Station, Boston, MA18:0730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£4321One-way0 changes
2275 Acela17:254h58South Station, Boston, MA22:2330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2761One-way0 changes
2259 NextGen Acela16:255h10South Station, Boston, MA21:3530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2761One-way0 changes
2257 NextGen Acela14:055h13South Station, Boston, MA19:1830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£4321One-way0 changes
2265 NextGen Acela9:255h15South Station, Boston, MA14:4030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£4321One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £38.
Distance: 436 km
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Live departures
South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Saturday 18 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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165 Northeast Regional | 15:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h25 | 21:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2259 NextGen Acela | 16:25 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h10 | 21:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
167 Northeast Regional | 16:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h11 | 22:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
65 Northeast Regional · 51 Cardinal | 18:45 South Station, Boston, MA | 13h22 | 8:07 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
65 Northeast Regional | 18:45 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h06 | 0:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
169 Northeast Regional | 19:55 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h50 | 1:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 19 April | |||||
195 Northeast Regional · 145 Northeast Regional | 6:35 South Station, Boston, MA | 7h43 | 14:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
195 Northeast Regional | 6:35 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h47 | 12:22 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2271 Acela | 7:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h18 | 12:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
99 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent | 8:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h51 | 15:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
2265 NextGen Acela | 9:25 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h15 | 14:40 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 9:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h52 | 15:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
149 Northeast Regional | 12:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h17 | 18:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2255 Acela | 13:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h57 | 18:07 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2257 NextGen Acela | 14:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h13 | 19:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Trains from South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA run on average 19 times per day, taking around 5h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:47, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 436 km distance in 5h 3m.
Distance 436 km |
Average train duration 5h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 5h 3m |
First train 0:47 |
Last train 23:45 |
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Train companies: Amtrak from South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between South Station, Boston, MA and 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, 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 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in South Station, Boston, MA and 30th Street Station, 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
- 5:15 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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