The average train between Philadelphia and Boston takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Philadelphia 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 hourly between Philadelphia and Boston. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Boston at 12:48 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Boston station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 6h.
Philadelphia to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
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The distance between Philadelphia and Boston is 435.4 km. The road distance is 518 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.
