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Boston to Philadelphia, PA trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Philadelphia, PA takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Philadelphia, PA. 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 45m
Duration
323 mi
Distance
$286
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
5h 7m
$48–792

Boston to Philadelphia, PA train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and Philadelphia, PA. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Philadelphia, PA at 5:12 AM. All services require a transfer at 30Th Street Station and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Boston to Philadelphia, PA.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 322.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to 30th Street Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.

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