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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Boston University takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. 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.

6h 9m
Duration
322 mi
Distance
$211
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain train Acela
5h 27m
$180–275

Philadelphia to Boston University train times

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 7:35 PM which arrives into Boston University at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 56m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 56m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 19m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 22m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 53m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 16m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 32m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 47m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 44m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 21m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 47m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 44m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 21m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 47m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 44m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 21m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 47m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 44m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 21m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 322.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Boston University, 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 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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