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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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Amtrak + Amtrak Acela | Train | Back Bay Station | Downingtown, PA | No tags | ||||
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela | Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Downingtown, PA | No tags | ||||
 | Train | South Station | Downingtown, PA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Back Bay Station | Downingtown, PA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Downingtown, PA | No tags |
Get from Boston to Downingtown
The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $130, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Boston, MA, US to Downingtown by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Boston to Downingtown?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Downingtown start from $130. The average price for this train route is around $284. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to Downingtown?
The average train ride duration from Boston to Downingtown is 7h 40m, covering a distance of 282 miles (455 km). The quickest train can get you there in 6h 10m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators service the Boston to Downingtown route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 28 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Boston to Downingtown?
The earliest train departs from Boston to Downingtown at 5:05am. And the latest train departs at 7:01pm.
What is the best train operator from Boston to Downingtown?
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 Downingtown?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Boston to Downingtown?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Downingtown?
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.
The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Downingtown was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $70To 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 Downingtown, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $70 to $197 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Downingtown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $70 which is on 2025-12-15.
