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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 56m 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.

5h 56m
Duration
323 mi
Distance
$491
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
5h 57m
$77–793

Boston to Philadelphia, PA train times

Trains run every 3 hours 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 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at 30Th Street Station and take an average of 5h 56m. 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 56m

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 $90–200 and the journey takes 5h 52m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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