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.
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.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at South Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 57m.
Philadelphia to South Station train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to South Station train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
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The distance between Philadelphia and South Station is 435.2 km. The road distance is 518 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.