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The average train between Philadelphia and Boston University takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Boston University. 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 5 times a day between Philadelphia and Boston University. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Boston University at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h 44m • 1 change6h 21m • 1 change5h 40m • 1 change6h 47m • 1 change5h 44m • 1 change6h 21m • 1 change5h 40m • 1 change6h 47m • 1 change5h 44m • 1 change6h 21m • 1 change5h 40m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Boston University? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to Boston University. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Boston station via Boston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Philadelphia to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Philadelphia and Boston University is 431.8 km. The road distance is 482 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.
