How much is the train ticket from Boston to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Philadelphia start at $66. The average price for this train route is around $140. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Boston to Philadelphia?

The average train trip from Boston to Philadelphia takes 5h 52m and covers 437 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 46m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Boston to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 46 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Philadelphia?

The earliest train from Boston to Philadelphia departs at 5:05am. 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 best on-time performance from Boston to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 $62 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on December 4
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	7:20am	Back Bay Station	4h 50m	12:10pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	7:15am	South Station (Train Terminal)	4h 55m	12:10pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	8:12am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 3m	2:15pm	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 5
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	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 6
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	6:05am	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 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:25pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 2m	10:27pm	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 8
Operated by	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	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 9
Operated by	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	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 10
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

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on December 11
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	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

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:51 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Philadelphia

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 $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

56bus per day

8hAverage Duration

434 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $240	Average Duration8h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$66 - $851	Average Duration5h 52m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,623 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling 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 at $66. The average price for this train route is around $140. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Boston to Philadelphia?
The average train trip from Boston to Philadelphia takes 5h 52m and covers 437 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 46m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Boston to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 46 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Boston to Philadelphia departs at 5:05am. 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 best on-time performance from Boston to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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

12-02

$112

12-03

$158

Today

$81

12-05

$294

12-06

$112

12-07

$257

12-08

$81

12-09

$81

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $81

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 $81 to $1,314 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 $81 which is on 2025-12-08.

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.