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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston University and Philadelphia takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston University to Philadelphia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 9m
Duration
322 mi
Distance
$492
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
6h 51m
$72–802

Boston University to Philadelphia train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Boston University and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 12:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Boston University is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 1:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston University East and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela9h 25m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak6h 1m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 29m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak10h 49m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak6h 1m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 29m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 27m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak6h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela9h 25m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak6h 1m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 29m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela9h 25m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak6h 1m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 29m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela9h 25m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak6h 1m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 29m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston University to Philadelphia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Boston University to Philadelphia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 322.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $170–280 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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