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

The average train ticket price from Boston to Philadelphia is $100. 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!

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 271 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains 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 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.

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.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can explore 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.

Train Boston to Philadelphia from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:35am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 50m	12:25pm	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 50m	12:25pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	7:15am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 18m	12:33pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	7:15am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 18m	12:33pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Philadelphia on November 17
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 November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:52pm	Back Bay Station	5h 47m	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 November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:30pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 15m	11:45pm	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 November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	8:12am	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 3m	2:15pm	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 November 21
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 November 22
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 50m	12:25pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:05am	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 10m	11:15am	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 $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

59bus per day

8hAverage Duration

271 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $216	Average Duration8h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$43 - $693	Average Duration5h 52m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,584 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

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Which train companies travel from Boston to Philadelphia?
What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/12

$110

11/13

$205

Today

$205

11/15

$154

11/16

$258

11/17

$56

11/18

$56

11/19

$110

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $56

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 $56 to $753 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 $56 which is on 2025-11-17.

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.