The average train between South Philadelphia and Boston takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from South Philadelphia to Boston. 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 Philadelphia and Boston. The service departs South Philadelphia at 12:33 AM at night, which arrives into Boston at 10:05:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Philadelphia station and arriving at Boston station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 6h.
South Philadelphia to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
South Philadelphia to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Boston station.
Book your South Philadelphia to Boston train tickets online with Amtrak Northeast Regional.
The distance between South Philadelphia and Boston is 437.6 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 22m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.