Philadelphia to Boston University Central Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Boston University Central takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Philadelphia to Boston University Central. 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 10m
Duration: 322 mi
Distance: $212
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela

5h 23m

$180–275

Philadelphia to Boston University Central train times

Trains run hourly between Philadelphia and Boston University Central. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Boston University Central at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:31 PM → 10:18 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
6:02 PM → 12:00 AM
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5h 58m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

3:25 AM → 10:13 AM
6h 48m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 1:20 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 2:10 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

3:25 AM → 10:13 AM
6h 48m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 1:20 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 2:10 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

3:25 AM → 10:22 AM
6h 57m • 1 change
5:15 AM → 11:35 AM
6h 20m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 11:55 AM
5h 23m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 1:52 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:25 AM → 10:19 AM
6h 54m • 1 change
5:15 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 17m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 1:47 PM
6h 33m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 1:58 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:25 AM → 10:13 AM
6h 48m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 1:20 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 2:10 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:25 AM → 10:13 AM
6h 48m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 1:20 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 2:10 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
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Philadelphia to Boston University Central trains

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Train (Amtrak)

Philadelphia to Boston University Central train times

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:31 PM → 10:18 PM

6:02 PM → 12:00 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

3:25 AM → 10:13 AM

6:30 AM → 12:15 PM

6:58 AM → 1:20 PM

8:29 AM → 2:10 PM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

3:25 AM → 10:13 AM

6:30 AM → 12:15 PM

6:58 AM → 1:20 PM

8:29 AM → 2:10 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

3:25 AM → 10:22 AM

5:15 AM → 11:35 AM

6:32 AM → 11:55 AM

8:19 AM → 1:52 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:25 AM → 10:19 AM

5:15 AM → 11:32 AM

7:14 AM → 1:47 PM

8:19 AM → 1:58 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:25 AM → 10:13 AM

6:30 AM → 12:15 PM

6:58 AM → 1:20 PM

8:29 AM → 2:10 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:25 AM → 10:13 AM

6:30 AM → 12:15 PM

6:58 AM → 1:20 PM

8:29 AM → 2:10 PM

Frequently asked questions

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Train from 30th Street Station to Boston

Train from 30th Street Station to Boston

Train trips from Philadelphia

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Alternative transport options

6:02 PM → 12:00 AM
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