Trains tickets from Boston (MA), US to Philadelphia (PA)

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FriApr 25
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SatApr 26
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SunApr 27
from $198
MonApr 28
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TueApr 29
from $78
WedApr 30
from $110
ThuMay 1
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FriMay 2

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Boston to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$98
Average train trip duration5h 46m
Number of daily trains65
Earliest train departure5:00am
Distance271 miles (436 km)
Latest train departure8:28pm

Boston to Philadelphia 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
$384
04/22
$251
Today
$150
04/24
$198
04/25
$182
04/26
$110
04/27
$198
04/28
$110
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston to Philadelphia was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $110

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

You can expect to pay from $110 to $697 for a train ticket from Boston to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $110 which is on 2025-04-26.

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.

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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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