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The average train between Philadelphia and South Station takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Philadelphia to South Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 57m
Duration
322 mi
Distance
$210
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Philadelphia to South Station train times

Trains run hourly between Philadelphia and South Station. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 7:35 PM which arrives into South Station at 12:49 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 6h 32m • Direct
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    train train 5h 28m • Direct
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    train train 6h 13m • Direct
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    train train 6h 7m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 6h 40m • Direct
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    train train 6h 8m • Direct
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    train train 5h 14m • Direct
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    train train 6h 13m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 6h 40m • Direct
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    train train 6h 8m • Direct
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    train train 5h 14m • Direct
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    train train 6h 13m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 6h 40m • Direct
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    train train 6h 8m • Direct
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    train train 5h 14m • Direct
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    train train 6h 13m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 6h 40m • Direct
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    train train 6h 8m • Direct
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    train train 5h 14m • Direct
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    train train 6h 13m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 6h 40m • Direct
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    train train 6h 1m • Direct
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    train train 5h 16m • Direct
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    train train 6h 21m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 6h 40m • Direct
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    train train 6h 1m • Direct
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    train train 6h 21m • Direct
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    train train 5h 27m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to South Station? 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 Philadelphia to South Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 321.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and South Station, MA, USA?

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.

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