The average train between Philadelphia and Boston University takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Philadelphia and Boston University. 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 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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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Boston University station via Boston. 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 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 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.