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Philadelphia, PA to Boston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia, PA and Boston takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Philadelphia, PA 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.

5h 53m
Duration
321 mi
Distance
$393
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via New York (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
6h 6m
$45–1,353

Philadelphia, PA to Boston train times

Trains run hourly between Philadelphia, PA and Boston. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia, PA is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Boston at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Drexel Station at 30th St and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Philadelphia, PA to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 321.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a subway from 15th St/City Hall to Boston via Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 6m.

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