The average train between South Boston and Philadelphia takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from South Boston to Philadelphia. 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 South Boston and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Boston is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 1:39 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Boston station and arriving at Philadelphia station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 29m.
South Boston to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Boston station.
South Boston to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Book your South Boston to Philadelphia train tickets online with Amtrak Northeast Regional and Amtrak Acela.
The distance between South Boston and Philadelphia is 434.4 km. The road distance is 515 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to 30th Street Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 4h 57m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.
