How much does a train ticket cost from Boston to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Philadelphia start from ZAR 767. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 1,930. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Boston to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Boston to Philadelphia is 5h 55m, covering a distance of 270 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 50m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Boston to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 47 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

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

The earliest train from Boston to Philadelphia departs at 05:00. And the latest train departs at 20:00.

Which is the best train operator from Boston to Philadelphia?

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 16 reviews.

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

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

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Boston to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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

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 Boston to Philadelphia from ZAR 722 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Boston to Philadelphia on 22 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	18:45	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 9m	00:54	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	13:11	Back Bay Station	4h 56m	18:07	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	05:55	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 15m	11:10	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	06:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 46m	11:56	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 21m	15:31	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Philadelphia on 23 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:20	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 12m	16:32	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	13:11	Back Bay Station	4h 56m	18:07	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	05:55	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 15m	11:10	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	06:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 46m	11:56	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 21m	15:31	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Philadelphia on 24 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	17:30	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 18m	23:48	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	13:11	Back Bay Station	4h 56m	18:07	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	05:55	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 15m	11:10	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	06:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 46m	11:56	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 21m	15:31	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Philadelphia on 25 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:55	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 50m	01:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	13:14	Back Bay Station	4h 57m	18:11	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:05	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 11m	11:16	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:35	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 51m	12:26	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:05	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 11m	11:16	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Philadelphia on 26 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:35	South Station (Train Terminal)	7h 43m	14:18	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	13:14	Back Bay Station	4h 57m	18:11	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:35	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 51m	12:26	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	07:15	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 18m	12:33	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:35	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 51m	12:26	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Philadelphia on 27 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	19:47	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 55m	01:42	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	09:15	Back Bay Station	4h 57m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	05:00	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 8m	10:08	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	06:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 46m	11:56	30th Street Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 21m	15:31	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Philadelphia on 28 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	17:30	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 18m	23:48	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	09:15	Back Bay Station	4h 57m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	05:00	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 8m	10:08	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	06:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 46m	11:56	30th Street Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 21m	15:31	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 5 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just ZAR 767, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

47train per day

5h 55mAverage duration

270 milesDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceZAR 357 - ZAR 3,240	Average duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceZAR 767 - ZAR 11,077	Average duration5h 55m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,789 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/516 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi4.0

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

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

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Boston to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Philadelphia start from ZAR 767. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 1,930. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Boston to Philadelphia is 5h 55m, covering a distance of 270 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 50m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Boston to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 47 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Boston to Philadelphia departs at 05:00. And the latest train departs at 20:00.
Which is the best train operator from Boston to Philadelphia?
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 16 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Philadelphia?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Boston to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Boston to Philadelphia?
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

18/04

ZAR 5,367

19/04

ZAR 6,675

Today

ZAR 6,675

21/04

ZAR 3,472

22/04

ZAR 2,617

23/04

ZAR 3,472

24/04

ZAR 2,617

25/04

ZAR 1,879

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 25 Apr 2026 with a price of ZAR 1,879

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

You can expect to pay from ZAR 1,879 to ZAR 15,396 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ZAR 1,879, which is on 2026-04-25.

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.