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

The average train ticket price from Boston to Allentown is $223. The best way to find train tickets from Boston to Allentown 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 Allentown?

A train trip between Boston and Allentown is around 8h 29m, although the fastest train will take about 6h 58m. This is the time it takes to travel the 262 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Boston and Allentown?

The number of trains from Boston to Allentown can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Boston to Allentown by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Trains from Boston (MA), US to Allentown | Amtrak

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from $224

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Next departures to Allentown

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: April 28 at 10:20am
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: South Station
Arrival time: April 28 at 6:55pm
Destination city: Allentown
Destination location: Allentown, PA
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 35m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: April 28 at 10:37am
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston Route 128, MA
Arrival time: April 28 at 6:55pm
Destination city: Allentown
Destination location: Allentown, PA
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 18m
Departure time: April 28 at 10:20am
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: South Station
Arrival time: April 28 at 6:55pm
Destination city: Allentown
Destination location: Allentown, PA
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 35m
Departure time: April 28 at 10:26am
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Back Bay Station
Arrival time: April 28 at 6:55pm
Destination city: Allentown
Destination location: Allentown, PA
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 29m
Departure time: April 28 at 10:26am
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Back Bay Station
Arrival time: April 28 at 6:55pm
Destination city: Allentown
Destination location: Allentown, PA
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 29m

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Train Boston to Allentown: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$223

Average train trip duration8h 29m

Number of daily trains4

Earliest train departure10:03am

Distance250 miles (402 km)

Latest train departure11:57am

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,072 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5072 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $134.00

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Boston to Allentown Train

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

Best price found

04/21

$219

04/22

No data

Today

$335

04/24

$277

04/25

No data

04/26

$172

04/27

$325

04/28

$224

The cheapest trip from Boston to Allentown was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $172

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston to Allentown, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $172 to $414 for a train ticket from Boston to Allentown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $172 which is on 2025-04-26.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Boston and Allentown is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Allentown.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Allentown you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Boston and Allentown, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Boston to Allentown, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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Trains tickets from Boston (MA), US to Allentown