How much is the train ticket from Boston to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Philadelphia start from $46. The average price for this train route is around $98. 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 52m, covering a distance of 270 miles (435 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 46m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Boston to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 45 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 5:05am. 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 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 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 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 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 $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	12h 1m	12:51am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	7:20am	Back Bay Station	4h 50m	12:10pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	5:05am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 3m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:10am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 46m	11:56am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:10am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 21m	3:31pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:58am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 33m	4:31pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	11:10am	Back Bay Station	4h 56m	4:06pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:05am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 10m	11:15am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:35am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 51m	12:26pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:05am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 10m	11:15am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on December 14
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	11:10am	Back Bay Station	4h 56m	4:06pm	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 18m	12:33pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:35am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 51m	12:26pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:40am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 49m	5:29pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	7:20am	Back Bay Station	4h 50m	12:10pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	5:05am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 3m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:10am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 46m	11:56am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:10am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 21m	3:31pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:10am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 46m	11:56am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	7:20am	Back Bay Station	4h 50m	12:10pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	5:05am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 3m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:10am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 46m	11:56am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:10am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 21m	3:31pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:10am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 46m	11:56am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	7:20am	Back Bay Station	4h 50m	12:10pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	5:05am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 3m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:10am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 46m	11:56am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:10am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 21m	3:31pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:57pm	Back Bay Station	11h 54m	12:51am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	7:20am	Back Bay Station	4h 50m	12:10pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	5:05am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 3m	10:08am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:10am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 46m	11:56am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:10am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 21m	3:31pm	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 8 hours and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

55bus per day

8hAverage Duration

269 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $172	Average Duration8h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$46 - $661	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

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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 $46. The average price for this train route is around $98. 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 52m, covering a distance of 270 miles (435 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 46m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Boston to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 45 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 5:05am. 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 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 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 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 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

12/09

$110

12/10

$154

Today

$205

12/12

$236

12/13

$110

12/14

$205

12/15

$110

12/16

$110

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $110

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 $110 to $789 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 $110 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.