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Trip Overview

The average train between South Philadelphia and Boston takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

5h 57m
Duration
322 mi
Distance
$210
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

South Philadelphia to Boston train times

Trains run hourly between South Philadelphia and Boston. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from South Philadelphia is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Boston at 12:49 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 5h 39m • Direct
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    train train 6h 19m • Direct
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    train train 6h 6m • Direct
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    train train 6h 3m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 6h 40m • Direct
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    train train 6h 8m • Direct
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    train train 5h 14m • Direct
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    train train 6h 13m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 6h 40m • Direct
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    train train 6h 8m • Direct
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    train train 5h 14m • Direct
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    train train 6h 13m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 6h 40m • Direct
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    train train 6h 8m • Direct
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    train train 5h 14m • Direct
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    train train 6h 13m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 6h 40m • Direct
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    train train 6h 8m • Direct
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    train train 5h 14m • Direct
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    train train 6h 13m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 6h 40m • Direct
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    train train 6h 8m • Direct
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    train train 5h 14m • Direct
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    train train 6h 13m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    train train 6h 40m • Direct
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    train train 6h 1m • Direct
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    train train 5h 16m • Direct
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    train train 6h 21m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Philadelphia to Boston? 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.

Map of how to get from South Philadelphia to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 321.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between South Philadelphia, PA, USA and Boston, 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 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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