The average train between Boston and Philadelphia, PA takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Boston and Philadelphia, PA. The earliest departure is at 4:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Boston is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Philadelphia, PA at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at 30Th Street Station and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Philadelphia, PA. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Philadelphia, PA station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Boston to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Boston and Philadelphia, PA is 435.4 km. The road distance is 520 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 5h 52m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.
