Trains from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA

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TodayDec 4
from $96
TomorrowDec 5
from $96
WedDec 6
from $96
ThuDec 7
from $96
FriDec 8
from $135
SatDec 9
from $135
SunDec 10
from $96
MonDec 11

Upcoming Train Schedules

One passenger / one way

8:11PM
5h33m
1:44AM
Boston - Boston Route 128, MA
Cheapest
Philadelphia - 30th Street Station
Cheapest
7:55PM
5h49m
1:44AM
Boston - South Station
2nd Cheapest
Philadelphia - 30th Street Station
2nd Cheapest
7:29AM
4h42m
12:11PM
Boston - Boston Route 128, MA
Fastest
Philadelphia - 30th Street Station
Fastest
9:25AM
4h45m
2:10PM
Boston - Boston Route 128, MA
Philadelphia - 30th Street Station
11:27AM
5h35m
5:02PM
Boston - Boston Route 128, MA
Philadelphia - 30th Street Station
Train Boston to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Train Boston to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$168
Average train trip duration5h 45m
Number of daily trains58
Earliest train departure5:00 AM
Distance270 miles (435 km)
Latest train departure8:11 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

United States train company: Brightline

Boston to Philadelphia Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains58
Earliest and Latest Train Departures5:00AM - 8:11PM
Minimum Price$96
Average Ticket Price$168
Minimum Trip Duration4h39m
Average Train Trip Duration5h45m
Distance270 miles (435 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Boston - Philadelphia

The average train ticket price from Boston to Philadelphia is $168. The best way to find train tickets from Boston to Philadelphia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Boston and Philadelphia is around 5h 45m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 39m. This is the time it takes to travel the 271 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Boston to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 58. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Boston to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Boston to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Once in Philadelphia, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Eastern State Penitentiary, Liberty Bell, Citizens Bank Park, Please Touch Museum, National Museum of Jewish History.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
12/02
$190
12/03
$190
Today
$96
12/05
$96
12/06
$96
12/07
$96
12/08
$135
12/09
$135
The cheapest trip from Boston to Philadelphia was searched and found on Dec 4, 2023 with a price of $96

To 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 $96 to $494 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 $96 which is on 2023-12-05.

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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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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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Train from Philadelphia to Boston

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Bus from Boston to Philadelphia


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