The cheapest and fastest trains from South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£98
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 51 m
Trains per day
2
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 £98 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
Of the 2 trains that leave South Station, Boston, MA for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA every day 2 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 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 52 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.




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 £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a flight costs an average of £47.
Distance: 436 km
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£125 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest | £139 Average Price |
6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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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, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2249 Acela | 11:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h10 | 16:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 11:35 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h51 | 17:26 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
195 Northeast Regional · 147 Northeast Regional | 11:35 South Station, Boston, MA | 7h40 | 19:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
99 Northeast Regional | 13:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h01 | 19:41 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
99 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent | 13:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h51 | 20:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
161 Northeast Regional | 14:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h52 | 20:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 14:58 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h33 | 21:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2253 Acela | 16:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h01 | 21:06 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 16:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h52 | 22:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2255 Acela | 18:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h01 | 23:11 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 18:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h52 | 00:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 20:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h25 | 02:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
167 Northeast Regional | 21:25 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h10 | 03:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 23:45 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h06 | 05:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 28 November | |||||
169 Northeast Regional | 00:55 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h50 | 06:45 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 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 436 km distance in 5h 3m.
Distance 436 km |
Average train duration 5h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 5h 3m |
First train 09:05 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between South Station, Boston, MA and 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA from £29. 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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