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The average train between Boston University and Philadelphia takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston University 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Boston University and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 12:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Boston University is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 1:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston University East and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Boston University to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at 30th Street Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Boston University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
Boston University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Boston University and Philadelphia is 431.8 km. The road distance is 479 km.
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.
