Philadelphia, PA to Boston Trains

Philadelphia, PA to Boston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia, PA and Boston takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. 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.

6h 15m
Duration: 323 mi
Distance: $213
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela

6h 1m

$173–284

Philadelphia, PA to Boston train times

Trains run hourly between Philadelphia, PA and Boston. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia, PA is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Boston at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Drexel Station at 30th St and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:49 AM → 1:11 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 3:34 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 35m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 11:44 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 1:11 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 35m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 11:44 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 1:11 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 35m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 11:44 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 1:11 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 35m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 11:44 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 1:11 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 35m • 1 change
5:00 AM → 11:16 AM
6h 16m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 28m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 1:35 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:30 AM → 9:05 AM
9h 35m • 1 change
5:00 AM → 11:16 AM
6h 16m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 1:35 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
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Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Boston? 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.

Philadelphia, PA to Boston trains

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Philadelphia, PA to Boston train times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:49 AM → 1:11 PM

8:19 AM → 1:56 PM

9:01 AM → 3:28 PM

10:07 AM → 3:34 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM

6:24 AM → 11:44 AM

6:49 AM → 1:11 PM

8:19 AM → 1:56 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM

6:24 AM → 11:44 AM

6:49 AM → 1:11 PM

8:19 AM → 1:56 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM

6:24 AM → 11:44 AM

6:49 AM → 1:11 PM

8:19 AM → 1:56 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM

6:24 AM → 11:44 AM

6:49 AM → 1:11 PM

8:19 AM → 1:56 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM

5:00 AM → 11:16 AM

6:20 AM → 11:48 AM

6:55 AM → 1:35 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:30 AM → 9:05 AM

5:00 AM → 11:16 AM

6:55 AM → 1:35 PM

8:08 AM → 1:46 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from 30th Street Station to Boston

Train from 30th Street Station to Boston

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