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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 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. 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 52m
Duration
323 mi
Distance
$491
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
5h 57m
$76–794

Boston to Philadelphia, PA train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and Philadelphia, PA. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Philadelphia, PA at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at 30Th Street Station and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    AmtrakSEPTA6h 16m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakSEPTA9h 25m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 15m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA5h 56m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 19m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 15m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA5h 56m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 19m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 15m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA5h 56m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 19m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 15m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA5h 56m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 19m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Philadelphia, PA? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Boston to Philadelphia, PA.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 322.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Boston, 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 52m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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