How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Boston?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Boston start at $58. The average price for this train route is around $138. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Boston?

The average train trip from Philadelphia to Boston takes 5h 59m and covers 435 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 45m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Boston route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 63 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Boston?

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Boston departs at 12:26am. The latest train departs at 8:04pm.

What is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Boston?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Boston?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Boston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Boston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Philadelphia to Boston from $54 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Boston on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	6h 33m	9:58am	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	6:37am	30th Street Station	4h 47m	11:24am	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	6h 33m	9:58am	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	6:37am	30th Street Station	4h 56m	11:33am	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	5:58am	30th Street Station	6h 1m	11:59am	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Boston on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:15am	30th Street Station	5h 56m	11:11am	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	2:39pm	30th Street Station	4h 57m	7:36pm	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	6h 33m	9:58am	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	9:33am	30th Street Station	5h 35m	3:08pm	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	6h 33m	9:58am	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Boston on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	6h 33m	9:58am	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	2:39pm	30th Street Station	4h 57m	7:36pm	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	6h 33m	9:58am	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	9:33am	30th Street Station	5h 35m	3:08pm	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	5:15am	30th Street Station	5h 56m	11:11am	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Boston on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:58am	30th Street Station	6h 1m	11:59am	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	6:37am	30th Street Station	4h 47m	11:24am	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	6h 33m	9:58am	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	6:37am	30th Street Station	4h 56m	11:33am	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	6h 33m	9:58am	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Boston on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	6h 33m	9:58am	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	6:37am	30th Street Station	4h 47m	11:24am	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	6h 33m	9:58am	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	6:37am	30th Street Station	4h 56m	11:33am	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	5:58am	30th Street Station	6h 1m	11:59am	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Boston on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	6h 33m	9:58am	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	6:37am	30th Street Station	4h 47m	11:24am	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	6h 33m	9:58am	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	6:37am	30th Street Station	4h 56m	11:33am	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	5:58am	30th Street Station	6h 1m	11:59am	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Boston on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	6h 33m	9:58am	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	6:37am	30th Street Station	4h 47m	11:24am	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	6h 33m	9:58am	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	6:37am	30th Street Station	4h 56m	11:33am	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	5:58am	30th Street Station	6h 1m	11:59am	Back Bay Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 8 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

59bus per day

8h 5mAverage Duration

434 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $528	Average Duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$58 - $1,084	Average Duration5h 59m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,636 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5636 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $58

Amtrak Philadelphia Boston recent customer reviews

Staff provided outstanding customer service. Coach seats should be assigned (like business class)

Barbara W.

July 27, 2023

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

US train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Boston?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Boston start at $58. The average price for this train route is around $138. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Boston?
The average train trip from Philadelphia to Boston takes 5h 59m and covers 435 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 45m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Boston route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 63 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Boston?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Boston departs at 12:26am. The latest train departs at 8:04pm.
What is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Boston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Boston?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Boston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Boston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-09

$218

12-10

$159

Today

$313

12-12

$290

12-13

$156

12-14

$290

12-15

$156

12-16

$156

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $156

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $156 to $1,050 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $156 which is on 2025-12-13.

Usually Amtrak Acela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.