The average train between Philadelphia and South Street Station (MBTA) takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Philadelphia to South Street Station (MBTA). 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 Street Station (MBTA). The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 6:02 PM which arrives into South Street Station (MBTA) at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to South Street Station (MBTA). However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at South Street Station (MBTA) station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Philadelphia to South Street Station (MBTA) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to South Street Station (MBTA) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Philadelphia and South Street Station (MBTA) is 427.7 km. The road distance is 523 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.