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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Downingtown, PA | Boston Route 128, MA | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Downingtown, PA | Boston Route 128, MA | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Downingtown, PA | Back Bay Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Downingtown, PA | Back Bay Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Downingtown, PA | Back Bay Station | No tags |
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Get from Downingtown to Boston
The journey takes about 8 hours 2 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 817, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5751 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 817
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Downingtown to Boston, MA, US 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 Downingtown to Boston?
The cheapest train tickets from Downingtown to Boston start from R 817. The average price for this train route is around R 2 886. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Downingtown to Boston?
The average train journey time from Downingtown to Boston is 8h 2m, covering a distance of 470 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 49m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Downingtown to Boston route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Downingtown to Boston?
The earliest train from Downingtown to Boston departs at 06:57. And the latest train departs at 22:16.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Downingtown to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 147To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Downingtown to Boston, MA, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 147 to R 6 291 for a train ticket from Downingtown to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 147, which is on 2026-01-28.
