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- This trip is recommended because it is the: CheapestDeparture time: 25 April atDeparture city: BostonDeparture location: Boston Route 128, MAArrival time: 25 April atDestination city: PhiladelphiaDestination location: 30th Street Station
- This trip is recommended because it is the: 2nd CheapestDeparture time: 25 April atDeparture city: BostonDeparture location: Boston Route 128, MAArrival time: 25 April atDestination city: PhiladelphiaDestination location: 30th Street Station
- This trip is recommended because it is the: FastestDeparture time: 25 April atDeparture city: BostonDeparture location: Boston Route 128, MAArrival time: 25 April atDestination city: PhiladelphiaDestination location: 30th Street Station
- Departure time: 25 April atDeparture city: BostonDeparture location: Boston Route 128, MAArrival time: 25 April atDestination city: PhiladelphiaDestination location: 30th Street Station
- Departure time: 25 April atDeparture city: BostonDeparture location: Boston Route 128, MAArrival time: 25 April atDestination city: PhiladelphiaDestination location: 30th Street Station
Train Boston to Philadelphia: Trip Overview
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Based on 3639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at US$40.00
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Boston to Philadelphia Trains
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Information on this train trip
Daily Trains | 59 |
Earliest and Latest Train Departures | 05:05 - 20:11 |
Minimum Price | US$102 |
Average Ticket Price | US$122 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 4h41m |
Average Train Trip Duration | 5h45m |
Distance | 270 miles |
Train Companies on This Route | Amtrak |
Frequently asked questions on the trip Boston - Philadelphia
The average train ticket price from Boston to Philadelphia is US$122. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Boston to Philadelphia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
A train trip between Boston and Philadelphia is around 5h 45m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 41m. This is the time it takes to travel the 271 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of trains from Boston to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 59. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Boston to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the train from Boston to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston to Philadelphia as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$35 to US$381 for a train ticket from Boston to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$35, which is on 2024-04-30.
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.
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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Philadelphia, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
By choosing the train between Boston and Philadelphia, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Boston to Philadelphia and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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