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Philadelphia, PA to Boston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia, PA and Boston takes 6h 18m 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 18m
Duration
323 mi
Distance
$113
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain train Acela
6h 1m
$98–203

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 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 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 322.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

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.

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