How much is the train ticket from Boston to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Philadelphia start from R 791. The average price for this train route is around R 1 686. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 52m, covering a distance of 435 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 46m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Boston to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 45 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 05:05. 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 14 reviews.

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

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

Which train operator offers 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 4.6 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 R 744 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Boston to Philadelphia on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	12h 1m	00:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	07:20	Back Bay Station	4h 50m	12:10	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	05:05	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 3m	10:08	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 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:58	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 33m	16:31	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	11:10	Back Bay Station	4h 56m	16:06	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:05	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 10m	11:15	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 10m	11:15	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Philadelphia on 14 December
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	11:10	Back Bay Station	4h 56m	16:06	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 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:40	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 49m	17:29	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	07:20	Back Bay Station	4h 50m	12:10	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	05:05	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 3m	10:08	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 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	06:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 46m	11:56	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	07:20	Back Bay Station	4h 50m	12:10	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	05:05	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 3m	10:08	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 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	06:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 46m	11:56	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	07:20	Back Bay Station	4h 50m	12:10	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	05:05	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 3m	10:08	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 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	11h 54m	00:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	07:20	Back Bay Station	4h 50m	12:10	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	05:05	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 3m	10:08	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

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 8 hours and with fares starting at just R 550, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

55bus per day

8hAverage duration

434 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 550 - R 2 969	Average duration8h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 791 - R 11 423	Average duration5h 52m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

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

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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Boston to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Philadelphia start from R 791. The average price for this train route is around R 1 686. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 52m, covering a distance of 435 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 46m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Boston to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 45 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 05:05. 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 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Philadelphia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers 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 4.6 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

09/12

R 1 903

10/12

R 2 664

Today

R 3 546

12/12

R 4 082

13/12

R 1 903

14/12

R 3 546

15/12

R 1 903

16/12

R 1 903

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 903

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 R 1 903 to R 13 645 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 R 1 903, 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.