Next train departures

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on July 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	3:21pm	Back Bay Station	5h 58m	9:19pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	1:06pm	Back Bay Station	5h 3m	6:09pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	8:12am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 3m	2:15pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	9:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 11m	2:11pm	30th Street Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 31m	3:31pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	9:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 11m	2:11pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	9:20am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 4m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 31m	3:31pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on July 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:45pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 6m	12:51am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	1:09pm	Back Bay Station	5h 2m	6:11pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:35am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 51m	12:26pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	7:15am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 19m	12:34pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:35am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 51m	12:26pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	7:15am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 19m	12:34pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	8:40am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 1m	2:41pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:15am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 20m	2:35pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on July 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:55pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 50m	1:45am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	1:09pm	Back Bay Station	5h 2m	6:11pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:35am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 51m	12:26pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	7:15am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 19m	12:34pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:35am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 51m	12:26pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	7:15am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 19m	12:34pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	8:40am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 1m	2:41pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:15am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 20m	2:35pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on July 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:30pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 15m	11:45pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	1:06pm	Back Bay Station	5h 3m	6:09pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	5:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 9m	10:09am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:10am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 47m	11:57am	30th Street Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 31m	3:31pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 9m	10:09am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:10am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 47m	11:57am	30th Street Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 31m	3:31pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on July 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:47pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 52m	1:39am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	1:06pm	Back Bay Station	5h 3m	6:09pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	5:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 9m	10:09am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:10am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 47m	11:57am	30th Street Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 31m	3:31pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 9m	10:09am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:10am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 47m	11:57am	30th Street Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 31m	3:31pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on July 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:47pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 52m	1:39am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	1:06pm	Back Bay Station	5h 3m	6:09pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	5:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 9m	10:09am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:10am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 47m	11:57am	30th Street Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 32m	3:32pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 9m	10:09am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:10am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 47m	11:57am	30th Street Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 32m	3:32pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on July 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:20am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 8m	4:28pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	5:05am	Back Bay Station	5h 3m	10:08am	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	5:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 9m	10:09am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:10am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 47m	11:57am	30th Street Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 31m	3:31pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 9m	10:09am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:10am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 47m	11:57am	30th Street Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 31m	3:31pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on July 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	9:20am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 5m	3:25pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	1:06pm	Back Bay Station	5h 3m	6:09pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	5:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 9m	10:09am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:10am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 47m	11:57am	30th Street Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 31m	3:31pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 9m	10:09am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:10am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 47m	11:57am	30th Street Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 31m	3:31pm	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 5 hours 58 minutes and with fares starting at just CLP 28,695, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

41train per day

5h 58mAverage Duration

270 milesDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceCLP 36,736 - CLP 268,186	Average Duration7h 45m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCLP 28,695 - CLP 627,797	Average Duration5h 58m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,842 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/516 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4.0

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Boston, MA, US to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Philadelphia start from CLP 28,695. The average price for this train route is around CLP 111,329. 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 Philadelphia?
The average train ride duration from Boston to Philadelphia is 5h 58m, covering a distance of 270 miles (436 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 50m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators service the Boston to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 41 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Boston to Philadelphia?
The earliest train departs from Boston to Philadelphia at 5:00am. And the latest train departs at 8:00pm.
What 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 16 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Boston to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Boston to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveler 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

07/08

CLP 148,274

07/09

CLP 76,038

Today

CLP 106,453

07/11

CLP 148,274

07/12

CLP 247,123

07/13

CLP 148,274

07/14

CLP 63,682

07/15

CLP 63,682

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Jul 14, 2026 with a price of CLP 63,682

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 CLP 63,682 to CLP 786,041 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 CLP 63,682 which is on 2026-07-14.

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.