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Trip Overview

The average train between Back Bay (Station) and Philadelphia takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Back Bay (Station) to Philadelphia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 39m
Duration
320 mi
Distance
$490
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Back Bay (Station) to Philadelphia train times

Trains run hourly between Back Bay (Station) and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Back Bay (Station) is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 1:45 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 5h 14m • Direct
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    train train 5h 56m • Direct
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    train train 5h 10m • Direct
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    train train 5h 47m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 5h 3m • Direct
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    train train 5h 41m • Direct
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    train train 5h 6m • Direct
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    train train 5h 57m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 5h 3m • Direct
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    train train 5h 41m • Direct
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    train train 5h 6m • Direct
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    train train 5h 57m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 5h 3m • Direct
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    train train 5h 41m • Direct
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    train train 5h 6m • Direct
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    train train 5h 57m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 5h 3m • Direct
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    train train 5h 41m • Direct
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    train train 5h 6m • Direct
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    train train 5h 57m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 5h 3m • Direct
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    train train 5h 41m • Direct
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    train train 5h 6m • Direct
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    train train 5h 57m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    train train 5h 46m • Direct
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    train train 5h 14m • Direct
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    train train 5h 56m • Direct
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    train train 5h 10m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Back Bay (Station) to Philadelphia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 320.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Back Bay (Station), MA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $170–280 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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