The average train between Pennsylvania and Boston takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Pennsylvania to Boston. 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 every 2 hours between Pennsylvania and Boston. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Pennsylvania is at 5:43 PM which arrives into Boston at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Drexel Station at 30th St and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pennsylvania to Boston. However, there are services departing from Pennsylvania station and arriving at Boston station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Pennsylvania to Boston train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Pennsylvania to Boston train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Pennsylvania and Boston is 574.8 km. The road distance is 519 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.