Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA train with Amtrak

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA

Showing times and prices for Apr 01

Cheapest price

€173

Average price

€343

Fastest journey

4 h 50 m

Average duration

4 h 55 m

Trains per day

40

Distance

435 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA will cost around €343 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €173.

Fast trains

Of the 40 trains that leave Boston, MA for Philadelphia, PA on Wed, Apr 01, 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Apr 01 the direct trains cover the 435 km distance in an average of 4 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .

On Wed, Apr 01 the slowest trains will take 4 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Amtrak171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor
    8:18 AM7h47
    Back Bay station, Boston, MA
    4:05 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    1731One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor
    8:12 AM7h53
    South Station, Boston, MA
    4:05 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    1731One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak179 Northeast Regional
    7:52 PM5h50
    Back Bay station, Boston, MA
    1:42 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    1911One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak179 Northeast Regional
    7:47 PM5h55
    South Station, Boston, MA
    1:42 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    1911One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional
    12:57 PM11h57
    Back Bay station, Boston, MA
    12:54 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    2211One-way
    2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €56.

Distance: 435 km

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Flight

€116

Average price

€52

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Cheapest

€165

Average price

6h 34m

Average total duration

6h 4m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 8m

Average total duration

6h 38m

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6h 1m

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3h 1m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.6kg

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Live departures

Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA train times

The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Tuesday, March 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Tickets
amtrak179 Northeast Regional11:47 PM South Station, Boston, MA
5h55
5:42 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak179 Northeast Regional11:52 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA
5h50
5:42 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, April 1
amtrak_acela2153 Acela9:55 AM South Station, Boston, MA
5h15
3:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2153 Acela10:01 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA
5h09
3:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak95 Northeast Regional10:10 AM South Station, Boston, MA
5h46
3:56 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak95 Northeast Regional10:15 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA
5h41
3:56 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2155 NextGen Acela11:15 AM South Station, Boston, MA
4h55
4:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2155 NextGen Acela11:20 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA
4h50
4:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak171 Northeast Regional12:12 PM South Station, Boston, MA
6h03
6:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor12:12 PM South Station, Boston, MA
7h53
8:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1 transfer
amtrak171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor12:18 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA
7h47
8:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1 transfer
amtrak171 Northeast Regional12:18 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA
5h57
6:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2159 Acela+amtrak97 Silver Meteor1:10 PM South Station, Boston, MA
6h55
8:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1 transfer
amtrak_acela2159 Acela+amtrak19 Crescent1:10 PM South Station, Boston, MA
6h21
7:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1 transfer
amtrak_acela2159 Acela1:10 PM South Station, Boston, MA
5h02
6:12 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2159 Acela+amtrak97 Silver Meteor1:15 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA
6h50
8:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1 transfer
amtrak_acela2159 Acela1:15 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA
4h57
6:12 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2159 Acela+amtrak19 Crescent1:15 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA
6h16
7:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1 transfer
amtrak93 Northeast Regional1:20 PM South Station, Boston, MA
6h04
7:24 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak93 Northeast Regional1:26 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA
5h58
7:24 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak85 Northeast Regional2:20 PM South Station, Boston, MA
6h12
8:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak85 Northeast Regional2:26 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA
6h06
8:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2163 NextGen Acela3:05 PM South Station, Boston, MA
5h03
8:08 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2163 NextGen Acela3:11 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA
4h57
8:08 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak173 Northeast Regional3:40 PM South Station, Boston, MA
5h49
9:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak173 Northeast Regional3:46 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA
5h43
9:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional4:50 PM South Station, Boston, MA
12h04
4:54 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2 transfers
amtrak449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional4:57 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA
11h57
4:54 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2 transfers
amtrak_acela2167 Acela5:05 PM South Station, Boston, MA
5h02
10:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2167 Acela5:11 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA
4h56
10:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak137 Northeast Regional5:37 PM South Station, Boston, MA
6h13
11:50 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak137 Northeast Regional5:43 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA
6h07
11:50 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2171 NextGen Acela7:10 PM South Station, Boston, MA
5h19
12:29 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak175 Northeast Regional7:15 PM South Station, Boston, MA
6h04
1:19 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2171 NextGen Acela7:16 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA
5h13
12:29 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak175 Northeast Regional7:21 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA
5h58
1:19 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak177 Northeast Regional9:30 PM South Station, Boston, MA
6h18
3:48 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak177 Northeast Regional9:35 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA
6h13
3:48 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak67 Northeast Regional10:45 PM South Station, Boston, MA
6h09
4:54 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak67 Northeast Regional10:51 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA
6h03
4:54 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA?

The best time to book your train from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA

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Trains from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA run on average 38 times per day, taking around 6h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €39 but you can travel from only €29 by bus.

There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 20:42. The fastest train covers the 435 km distance in 5h 3m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €29
Distance
435 km
Average train duration
6h 4m
Cheapest ticket price
€39
Trains per day
38
Direct trains
32
Fastest train
5h 3m
First train
12:26 AM
Last train
8:42 PM
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €29

Train companies: Amtrak from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Boston, MA and Philadelphia, PA from €29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak

About
Amtrak is the main passenger train operator in the United States, providing medium- and long-distance intercity services across 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Operating over 300 trains daily and serving more than 500 destinations, Amtrak connects cities and regions nationwide through routes such as the high-speed Acela in the Northeast Corridor, the scenic Coast Starlight along the West Coast, and the Empire Builder linking Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest. Other notable services include the Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the unique Auto Train, which allows passengers to bring their cars onboard. Amtrak offers a variety of classes to suit different budgets and travel needs, including Coach, Business, First Class, and Sleeper Class with options like Roomettes, Bedrooms, and Bedroom Suites for overnight journeys. Ticket types include Saver, Value, Flexible, Business, and Premium. Onboard amenities vary by service but may include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, dining options, and lounge access on select trains. Popular routes include Washington, D.C.–Boston, San Diego–San Luis Obispo, San Jose–Sacramento, and Chicago–Seattle.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 45m
Cheapest Price
€39
Amtrak frequency
23 a day
Luggage included
2 personal items and 2 carry-on bags included free
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at end of cars
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type and timing
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Amtrak
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café car with snacks, beverages, and light meals. Long-distance trains have full-service dining cars
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for Business and First Class. Optional fee for Coach Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, Red Cap assistance service, accessible platforms and stations
Pets
Small pets under 20 pounds allowed for $26 fee. Must be in carrier. Service animals travel free
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA can start from as little as €39 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA is €116; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA is 5h 3m to travel the 435 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA leaves at 12:26 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA leaves at 8:42 PM.
Yes,there are 32 direct trains a day from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA with Amtrak, Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA. You can choose between Amtrak. Amtrak trains take around 5h 3m
When taking a train from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA, you can count on Amtrak, Amtrak for the best way to get you to Philadelphia, PA. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Boston, MA and Philadelphia, PA and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Philadelphia, PA from Boston, MA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 5h 3m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Boston, MA and Philadelphia, PA including taking a train, bus, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA

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Philadelphia
The major train station for departures in Boston is South Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at South Station for your trip from Boston to Philadelphia.
South StationWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
13
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
Dining
Dining
  • Legal Sea Foods
  • Tavern in the Square
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • $0.50
Hotel
Hotel
  • InterContinental Boston
  • The Langham, Boston
  • Boston Harbor Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Enterprise
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for Amtrak services
  • Hall 2: platforms 6-13 for MBTA Commuter Rail services
  • Bus terminal located on the upper level.
Public transit options for South Station
  • Subway: Red Line
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
Back Bay StationWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
5
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • Parking is available nearby with several garages in the vicinity.
Dining
Dining
  • Sorellina
  • Atlantic Fish Company
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • $0.50
Hotel
Hotel
  • Copley Square Hotel
  • The Westin Copley Place
  • Fairmont Copley Plaza
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Enterprise
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail
  • Hall 2: Orange Line subway platforms
Public transit options for Back Bay Station
  • Subway: Orange Line
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line

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