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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: May 7 atDeparture city: BostonDeparture location: Boston Route 128, MAArrival time: May 8 atDestination city: PhiladelphiaDestination location: 30th Street StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: May 7 atDeparture city: BostonDeparture location: Boston Route 128, MAArrival time: May 7 atDestination city: PhiladelphiaDestination location: 30th Street StationOperated by: Amtrak Acela
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - Departure time: May 7 atDeparture city: BostonDeparture location: Boston Route 128, MAArrival time: May 7 atDestination city: PhiladelphiaDestination location: 30th Street StationOperated by: Amtrak AcelaVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 7 atDeparture city: BostonDeparture location: Boston Route 128, MAArrival time: May 7 atDestination city: PhiladelphiaDestination location: 30th Street StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 7 atDeparture city: BostonDeparture location: Boston Route 128, MAArrival time: May 7 atDestination city: PhiladelphiaDestination location: 30th Street StationOperated by: Amtrak AcelaVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Boston to PhiladelphiaAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 5 hours 47 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Boston to Philadelphia: Trip Overview
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Based on 5098 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $39.00
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Boston to Philadelphia was searched and found on May 5, 2025 with a price of $110To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston to Philadelphia, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $110 to $697 for a train ticket from Boston to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $110 which is on 2025-05-07.
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.
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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Philadelphia, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
By choosing the train between Boston and Philadelphia, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Boston to Philadelphia, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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