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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston University and Philadelphia takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. 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 5m
Duration
322 mi
Distance
$492
Average price
Hourly
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 hourly between Boston University and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Boston University is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston University East and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak6h 7m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak6h 2m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 30m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 30m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak6h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak6h 3m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 32m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 33m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela9h 29m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak5h 55m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 21m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela9h 31m • 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.

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  • Distance: 322.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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 $75–190 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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