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Philadelphia → Boston

Lowest Price
$80
Highest Price
$334
Daily Trains
40

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Schedule

2026-04-14
DepartsArrivesDurationServicePriceTransfers
7:22am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
2:05pm
South Station
6h 43m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#66
$156Direct
7:22am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
1:58pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
6h 36m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#66
$156Direct
9:58am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
4:06pm
South Station
6h 8m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#190
$112Direct
9:58am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
3:59pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
6h 1m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#190
$112Direct
10:37am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
3:44pm
South Station
5h 7m
Amtrak Acela
#2150
$334Direct
10:37am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
3:33pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
4h 56m
Amtrak Acela
#2150
$334Direct
10:58am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
5:11pm
South Station
6h 13m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#170
$207Direct
10:58am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
5:04pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
6h 6m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#170
$207Direct
1:08pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
7:28pm
South Station
6h 20m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#172
$207Direct
1:08pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
7:20pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
6h 12m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#172
$207Direct
2:51pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
8:52pm
South Station
6h 1m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#86
$112Direct
2:51pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
8:45pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
5h 54m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#86
$112Direct
3:05pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
8:22pm
South Station
5h 17m
Amtrak Acela
#2162
$334Direct
3:05pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
8:10pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
5h 5m
Amtrak Acela
#2162
$334Direct
4:32pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
11:04pm
South Station
6h 32m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#174
$156Direct
4:32pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
10:56pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
6h 24m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#174
$156Direct
5:40pm
44 Station Road
1:36am
South Station
7h 56m
AMT
#650:184
$1421 stop
5:40pm
44 Station Road
1:29am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
7h 49m
AMT
#650:184
$1421 stop
5:58pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
1:36am
South Station
7h 38m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#134:184
$971 stop
5:58pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
1:29am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
7h 31m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#134:184
$971 stop
6:14pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
1:36am
South Station
7h 22m
AMT
#650:184
$971 stop
6:14pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
1:29am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
7h 15m
AMT
#650:184
$971 stop
6:32pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
11:51pm
South Station
5h 19m
Amtrak Acela
#2166
$334Direct
6:32pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
11:45pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
5h 13m
Amtrak Acela
#2166
$334Direct
7:23pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
1:36am
South Station
6h 13m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#184
$156Direct
7:23pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
1:29am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
6h 6m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#184
$156Direct
7:33pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
12:49am
South Station
5h 16m
Amtrak Acela
#2168
$334Direct
7:33pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
12:44am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
5h 11m
Amtrak Acela
#2168
$334Direct
7:59pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
2:06am
South Station
6h 7m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#94
$207Direct
7:59pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
2:00am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
6h 1m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#94
$207Direct
8:41pm
44 Station Road
4:15am
South Station
7h 34m
AMT
#652:178
$1051 stop
8:41pm
44 Station Road
4:10am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
7h 29m
AMT
#652:178
$1041 stop
9:17pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
4:15am
South Station
6h 58m
AMT
#652:178
$1021 stop
9:17pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
4:10am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
6h 53m
AMT
#652:178
$1011 stop
9:26pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
3:50am
South Station
6h 24m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#176
$112Direct
9:26pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
3:43am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
6h 17m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#176
$112Direct
9:39pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
3:07am
South Station
5h 28m
Amtrak Acela
#2172
$276Direct
9:39pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
2:56am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
5h 17m
Amtrak Acela
#2172
$276Direct
9:59pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
4:15am
South Station
6h 16m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#178
$80Direct
9:59pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
4:10am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
6h 11m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#178
$80Direct

Price History

Travel DateLowest PriceChecked
2026-04-14$802026-04-13
2026-04-13$1122026-04-12
2026-04-12$1562026-04-11
2026-04-11$2072026-04-10

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About the Philadelphia to Boston Train Route

Amtrak train tickets from Philadelphia to Boston currently range from $80 to $334, with 40 trains running daily. Prices vary based on travel date, time of day, and how far in advance you book.

Services on this route include Amtrak Northeast Regional, Amtrak Acela, AMT. The fastest trip takes 4h 56m, while the longest is 7h 56m.

Trains depart from 30th St Station - 2955 Market St, 44 Station Road and arrive at South Station, Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St.

Tips for Finding Cheap Philadelphia to Boston Train Tickets

  • Book early — Amtrak fares generally increase as the travel date approaches. Booking 2-4 weeks ahead often yields the best prices.
  • Be flexible with dates — Midweek travel (Tuesday-Thursday) is typically cheaper than weekends and holidays.
  • Compare departure times — Early morning and late evening trains often have lower fares than peak-hour departures.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the train from Philadelphia to Boston cost?

Fares currently range from $80 to $334. Prices depend on service class, travel date, and how far in advance you book.

How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Boston?

The fastest train takes about 4 hours and 56 minutes. Travel time varies by service type and number of stops.

How many trains run daily from Philadelphia to Boston?

There are typically 40 trains per day on this route. Frequency may vary on weekends and holidays.

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