The average train between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Boston takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Boston. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Boston at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) station and arriving at Boston station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Boston train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Boston is 446.5 km. The road distance is 530 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.