Train tickets from Boston, MA, US to Philadelphia, PA

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Next departures from Boston to Philadelphia on 3 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
    South Station (Train Terminal)
    30th Street StationCheapest
    Amtrak Acela
      Back Bay Station
      30th Street StationFastest
      Amtrak Acela
        South Station (Train Terminal)
        30th Street StationNo tags
        Amtrak
          South Station (Train Terminal)
          30th Street StationNo tags
          Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
            South Station (Train Terminal)
            30th Street StationNo tags

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            We recommend taking the bus

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 8 hours and with fares starting at just US$34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            59bus per day
            8hAverage duration
            437 kmDistance
            11kgCO₂ emissions
            Average priceUS$34 - US$216Average duration8h
            11kg CO₂e
            Average priceUS$43 - US$693Average duration5h 52m
            40kg CO₂e

            Train Boston, MA, US to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

            Please note, this information is subject to change.

            Average ticket priceUS$100
            Average train trip duration5h 52m
            Number of daily trains46
            Earliest train departure05:05
            Distance436 km
            Latest train departure20:00

            Boston to Philadelphia Train

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            Frequently asked questions on the trip Boston, MA, US - Philadelphia, PA

            1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Boston to Philadelphia cost?

              The average train ticket price from Boston to Philadelphia is US$100. The best way to find cheap 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!

            2. How long is the train trip from Boston to Philadelphia?

              A train trip between Boston and Philadelphia is around 5h 52m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 436 km that separates the two cities.

            3. How many daily train are there between Boston and Philadelphia?

              The number of trains from Boston to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 46. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Boston to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

            4. Which train companies travel from Boston to Philadelphia?

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

            Find cheapest prices for trains

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

            Best price found
            31/10
            US$154
            01/11
            US$154
            Today
            US$258
            03/11
            US$110
            04/11
            US$78
            05/11
            US$78
            06/11
            US$205
            07/11
            US$205
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 04 Nov 2025 with a price of US$78

            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 US$78 to US$918 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 US$78, which is on 2025-11-04.

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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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