The average train between Philadelphia and Methuen takes 8h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Methuen. 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 every 3 hours between Philadelphia and Methuen. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Methuen at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Methuen? 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 Methuen. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Methuen station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Philadelphia to Methuen train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Methuen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Philadelphia and Methuen is 452.8 km. The road distance is 561 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.