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Find train tickets from Boston to Philadelphia

BOS — PHL
Dec 4 — Dec 111
1 adult
Thu 12/4
Thu 12/11

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Cheapest day to travel

Thursday

Most expensive day to travel

Tuesday

Average price (round-trip)

$163

Average price (one-way)

$108
Train tickets from Boston to Philadelphia are on average 17% less expensive on Thursdays
Train tickets from Boston to Philadelphia are on average 16% more expensive on Tuesdays
(avg. price over the last 2 weeks)
(avg. price over the last 2 weeks)

Top tips for finding Boston to Philadelphia train tickets

  • Trains from Boston to Philadelphia offer travel classes depending on seating and privileges. First-class seating is available exclusively on Acela from Boston to Philadelphia, and customers get complimentary at-seat meal service, access to station lounges, faster trips, and wider seats. Business class features reserved one-by-two seating, conference tables, reclining seats, extra legroom, adjustable tray tables, and fewer stops. Coach class costs less, and it offers reserved seating where travelers can get upper-level seats with great views of the route.
  • Taking a train from Boston to Philadelphia is a great way of viewing the beautiful scenery between the two cities. A train gets you in the heart of Philadelphia, saving you the hassle of commuting from the station to the city. Coach class tickets cost a lot less than flights along the route. When taking a train from Boston to Philadelphia, travelers do not have to worry about traffic or arriving at the station a few hours before departure time for security checks. You can still get to the station one hour or thirty minutes before the scheduled time and still catch your ride.
  • The train station of departure for the trains from Boston to Philadelphia is Boston South Station. It houses elevators, restrooms, and ticket sales offices for disabled passengers. There are vending machines, Quik-Trak kiosks, and ATMs. Travelers can wait at the Metropolitan Lounge before their journeys. There are washrooms at the Grand Concourse. Travelers will find several commercial bus services to get them to their preferred destinations.
  • Amtrak from Boston to Philadelphia allows checked luggage for all passengers. All passengers are limited to two carry-on items and two personal items. Travelers can also bring two extra bags, which are charged per piece of luggage. Personal baggage has to weigh under 26 pounds and at most measure 14*11*7 inches. Checked luggage has to be under 50 pounds and be smaller than 28*22*14 inches. Bags over the size and weight limit have to be repacked to fit the required standard. Bags have to be tagged with their holder’s name and items. Passengers can only store bags in their designated compartments, overhead racks, or under the seat but never on an empty seat.
  • 25% of our users found round-trip train tickets from Boston to Philadelphia for $265 or less.
  • You will generally catch the best train deals if you travel in the evening.
  • The cheapest train from Boston to Philadelphia was found 44 days before departure, on average.

FAQs when traveling from Boston to Philadelphia by train

  • Is there Wi-Fi on trains from Boston to Philadelphia?

    Yes. Amtrak offers free Wi-Fi at the station and on board to keep passengers connected and entertained. However, the Wi-Fi does not have enough connectivity to stream large file content.

  • Is there a restaurant on board for trains from Boston to Philadelphia?

    Most trains on the Boston-Philadelphia route have restaurants that offer a wide range of dining options. Travelers can get sitting areas with wide tables at the restaurant to enjoy meals.

  • Are Pets allowed on trains from Boston to Philadelphia?

    Yes. Amtrak lets passengers bring along small dogs and cats. They have to weigh under 20 pounds, and each passenger is limited to only one pet. Amtrak only allows up to five pets per train, and passengers are served on a first-come, first-served basis. Pets must be confined in carriers that stay under the passenger’s seats. Pets on board have to be older than eight weeks.

  • Which is the arrival train station for trains from Boston to Philadelphia?

    The arrival train station for trains from Boston to Philadelphia is Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station. It has several transport services to transfer you from your location from the station. Passengers with disabilities can find wheelchairs and wheelchair lifts at the station. The station houses a waiting room, a water fountain, a ticket office, and a parking lot. There are elevators to get you from the concourse to the platforms. There are food vending machines where travelers can grab snacks. It also features restrooms, ATMs, and Quik-Trak kiosks for travelers to make a purchase.

  • How long is a train journey to Philadelphia from Boston?

    The train journey from Boston to Philadelphia takes 5h 42m on average and covers a distance of 269 miles.

  • What train companies travel from Boston to Philadelphia?

    Amtrak is the only train operator serving this route.

Book Amtrak tickets from Boston to Philadelphia (round-trip)

11/18Tue
nonstopAmtrak
5h 47mZTY-ZFV
11/19Wed
nonstopAmtrak
6h 33mZFV-ZTY
$121
11/18Tue
nonstopAmtrak
5h 47mZTY-ZFV
11/20Thu
nonstopAmtrak
6h 07mZFV-ZTY
$121
12/26Fri
nonstopAmtrak
5h 47mZTY-ZFV
12/29Mon
nonstopAmtrak
6h 07mZFV-ZTY
$134
11/18Tue
nonstopAmtrak
6h 15mZTO-ZFV
11/20Thu
nonstopAmtrak
6h 14mZFV-ZTO
$134
12/26Fri
nonstopAmtrak
5h 52mZTO-ZFV
12/28Sun
nonstopAmtrak
6h 40mZFV-ZTO
$134
12/26Fri
nonstopAmtrak
5h 52mZTO-ZFV
12/29Mon
nonstopAmtrak
6h 16mZFV-ZTO
$134
12/26Fri
nonstopAmtrak
5h 47mZTY-ZFV
12/28Sun
nonstopAmtrak
6h 33mZFV-ZTY
$134
11/17Mon
nonstopAmtrak
6h 10mZTY-ZFV
11/19Wed
nonstopAmtrak
6h 33mZFV-ZTY
$156
11/17Mon
nonstopAmtrak
5h 54mZTO-ZFV
11/19Wed
nonstopAmtrak
6h 40mZFV-ZTO
$156
11/15Sat
nonstopAmtrak
5h 50mZTO-ZFV
11/17Mon
nonstopAmtrak
6h 14mZFV-ZTO
$156
11/18Tue
nonstopAmtrak
6h 01mZTO-ZFV
11/19Wed
nonstopAmtrak
6h 40mZFV-ZTO
$156
11/15Sat
nonstopAmtrak
5h 45mZTY-ZFV
11/17Mon
nonstopAmtrak
6h 07mZFV-ZTY
$156
11/17Mon
nonstopAmtrak
6h 10mZTY-ZFV
11/20Thu
nonstopAmtrak
6h 07mZFV-ZTY
$156
11/8Sat
nonstopAmtrak
5h 50mZTO-ZFV
11/12Wed
nonstopAmtrak
6h 14mZFV-ZTO
$166
11/8Sat
nonstopAmtrak
5h 45mZTY-ZFV
11/12Wed
nonstopAmtrak
6h 07mZFV-ZTY
$166
11/18Tue
nonstopAmtrak
5h 47mZTY-ZFV
11/20Thu
1 stopAmtrak
6h 52mZFV-ZTY
$180
11/12Wed
nonstopAmtrak
6h 10mZTO-ZFV
11/12Wed
nonstopAmtrak
6h 40mZFV-ZTO
$188
11/12Wed
nonstopAmtrak
6h 07mZTY-ZFV
11/12Wed
nonstopAmtrak
6h 33mZFV-ZTY
$188
11/8Sat
nonstopAmtrak
5h 50mZTO-ZFV
11/11Tue
nonstopAmtrak
6h 16mZFV-ZTO
$188
11/12Wed
nonstopAmtrak
6h 10mZTY-ZFV
11/13Thu
nonstopAmtrak
6h 07mZFV-ZTY
$188

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Book train tickets from Boston to Philadelphia (one-way)

2/3Tue
nonstopAmtrak
6h 00mZTY-ZFV
$43
2/3Tue
nonstopAmtrak
5h 52mZTO-ZFV
$43
12/13Sat
nonstopAmtrak
5h 45mZTY-ZFV
$56
12/13Sat
nonstopAmtrak
5h 50mZTO-ZFV
$56
11/11Tue
nonstopAmtrak
6h 15mZTO-ZFV
$78
11/20Thu
nonstopAmtrak
5h 54mZTO-ZFV
$78
11/11Tue
nonstopAmtrak
5h 58mZTY-ZFV
$78
11/15Sat
nonstopAmtrak
5h 45mZTY-ZFV
$78
11/10Mon
nonstopAmtrak
5h 52mZTO-ZFV
$78
11/20Thu
nonstopAmtrak
5h 48mZTY-ZFV
$78
11/15Sat
nonstopAmtrak
5h 50mZTO-ZFV
$78
12/4Thu
2 stopsAmtrak
12h 01mZTO-ZFV
$83
11/8Sat
nonstopAmtrak
5h 50mZTO-ZFV
$110
11/8Sat
nonstopAmtrak
5h 45mZTY-ZFV
$110
12/4Thu
nonstopAcela
5h 15mZTO-ZFV
$144
11/24Mon
nonstopAmtrak
5h 08mZTY-ZFV
$146
11/24Mon
nonstopAmtrak
5h 14mZTO-ZFV
$146
11/24Mon
nonstopAmtrak
5h 08mZTY-ZFV
$146
11/24Mon
nonstopAmtrak
5h 14mZTO-ZFV
$146
11/28Fri
nonstopAmtrak
6h 00mZTY-ZFV
$154

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