How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Boston?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Boston start from R 669. The average price for this train route is around R 1 352. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Boston?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Boston is 5h 59m, covering a distance of 421 km. The quickest train can get 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 64 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 00:33. And the latest train departs at 20:04.

Which 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 15 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 highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service 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 4.7 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 R 627 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Boston on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:17	30th Street Station	6h 41m	23:58	Boston Route 128, MA	Cheapest
Train	15:33	30th Street Station	4h 59m	20:32	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	12:32	30th Street Station	6h 24m	18:56	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	15:33	30th Street Station	5h 11m	20:44	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	15:23	30th Street Station	6h 6m	21:29	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Boston on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:17	30th Street Station	6h 41m	23:58	Boston Route 128, MA	Cheapest
Train	06:37	30th Street Station	4h 47m	11:24	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	6h 33m	09:58	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	06:37	30th Street Station	4h 56m	11:33	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	6h 33m	09:58	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Boston on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	6h 33m	09:58	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	06:37	30th Street Station	4h 47m	11:24	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	6h 33m	09:58	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	06:37	30th Street Station	4h 56m	11:33	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	05:58	30th Street Station	6h 1m	11:59	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Boston on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:58	30th Street Station	6h 1m	11:59	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	06:37	30th Street Station	4h 47m	11:24	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	6h 33m	09:58	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	06:37	30th Street Station	4h 56m	11:33	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	6h 33m	09:58	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Boston on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:58	30th Street Station	6h 1m	11:59	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	06:37	30th Street Station	4h 47m	11:24	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	6h 33m	09:58	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	06:37	30th Street Station	4h 56m	11:33	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	6h 33m	09:58	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Boston on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	6h 33m	09:58	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	12:39	30th Street Station	5h	17:39	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	6h 33m	09:58	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	09:33	30th Street Station	5h 35m	15:08	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	05:15	30th Street Station	5h 56m	11:11	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Boston on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	6h 33m	09:58	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	12:39	30th Street Station	5h	17:39	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	6h 33m	09:58	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	09:33	30th Street Station	5h 35m	15:08	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	05:15	30th Street Station	5h 56m	11:11	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Boston on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:17	30th Street Station	6h 41m	23:58	Boston Route 128, MA	Cheapest
Train	06:37	30th Street Station	4h 47m	11:24	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	6h 33m	09:58	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	06:37	30th Street Station	4h 56m	11:33	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	6h 33m	09:58	Back Bay Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:28 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 539, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

62bus per day

8h 5mAverage duration

434 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 539 - R 2 478	Average duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 669 - R 12 657	Average duration5h 59m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5750 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 669

Amtrak Philadelphia Boston recent customer reviews

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

Barbara W.

27 July 2023

Amtrak Acela

4.5/515 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

US train 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 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 Philadelphia to Boston?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Boston start from R 669. The average price for this train route is around R 1 352. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Boston?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Boston is 5h 59m, covering a distance of 421 km. The quickest train can get 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 64 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 00:33. And the latest train departs at 20:04.
Which 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 15 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 highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service 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 4.7 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

24/01

R 7 277

25/01

R 7 277

Today

R 908

27/01

R 990

28/01

R 1 287

29/01

R 1 287

30/01

R 1 815

31/01

R 1 287

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of R 908

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 R 908 to R 12 193 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 R 990, which is on 2026-01-27.

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.