The cheapest and fastest trains from South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£179
Average price
£281
Fastest journey
5 h 7 m
Average duration
5 h 9 m
Trains per day
20
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 £281 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £179.
Of the 20 trains that leave South Station, Boston, MA for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA every day 16 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 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 11 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.
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional12:5012h01South Station, Boston, MA0:5130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£1791One-way2 changes
171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor8:127h53South Station, Boston, MA16:0530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£1851One-way1 change
179 Northeast Regional19:475h52South Station, Boston, MA1:3930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2161One-way0 changes
67 Northeast Regional18:456h06South Station, Boston, MA0:5130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2161One-way0 changes
171 Northeast Regional8:126h03South Station, Boston, MA14:1530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2161One-way0 changes
2167 Acela13:005h07South Station, Boston, MA18:0730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£3481One-way0 changes
2163 Acela11:055h07South Station, Boston, MA16:1230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£3481One-way0 changes
2151 NextGen Acela5:005h08South Station, Boston, MA10:0830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2301One-way0 changes
2155 NextGen Acela7:005h11South Station, Boston, MA12:1130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2781One-way0 changes
2159 NextGen Acela9:005h11South Station, Boston, MA14:1130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£3481One-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 £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a flight costs an average of £45.
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, Wednesday 3 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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95 Northeast Regional | 6:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h46 | 11:56 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 7:00 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h11 | 12:11 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 8:12 South Station, Boston, MA | 7h53 | 16:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
171 Northeast Regional | 8:12 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h03 | 14:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2159 NextGen Acela+ 19 Crescent | 9:00 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h31 | 15:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
2159 NextGen Acela+ 97 Silver Meteor | 9:00 South Station, Boston, MA | 7h05 | 16:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
2159 NextGen Acela | 9:00 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h11 | 14:11 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 9:20 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h04 | 15:24 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 10:20 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h12 | 16:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2163 Acela | 11:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h07 | 16:12 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 11:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h49 | 17:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional | 12:50 South Station, Boston, MA | 12h01 | 0:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2 changes | |
2167 Acela | 13:00 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h07 | 18:07 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 13:37 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h13 | 19:50 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2171 Acela | 15:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h19 | 20:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 15:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h04 | 21:19 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 17:30 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h15 | 23:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 18:45 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h06 | 0:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
179 Northeast Regional | 19:47 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h52 | 1:39 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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2151 NextGen Acela | 5:00 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h08 | 10:08 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 18 times per day, taking around 5h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:47, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 436 km distance in 5h 2m.
Distance 436 km |
Average train duration 5h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 5h 2m |
First train 0:47 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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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 £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: 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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