How much is Amtrak train from Philadelphia to Boston?

How much is Amtrak train from Philadelphia to Boston?

PHL — BOS

Nov 18 — Nov 251

  1. Trains
  2. Boston
  3. Trains from Philadelphia to Boston

Cheapest day to travel

Monday

Most expensive day to travel

Thursday

Average price (round-trip)

$66

Average price (one-way)

$33

  • Amtrak from Philadelphia to Boston offers first-class seating on the Acela train, and privileges include a wider reclining seat. Seats come in one-by-two arrangements, and passengers get at-seat meals. Seats have reading lights, and passengers get complimentary beverages. Business-class passengers are entitled to complimentary drinks and wide seats. Coach class seating is cheaper, and if you reserve seats earlier, privileges include better views, ample legroom, and seats with curtains.
  • If you are traveling from Philadelphia to Boston, you have a limit of two checked pieces of luggage and two personal bags. Personal bags have a limit of 26 pounds per bag and 14*11*7 inches. Checked bags may weigh up to 50 pounds and measure 28*22*11. Ensure to tag your bags with your address and name. Overweight bags can be repacked in boxes purchased at the station if you do not have extra bags. Trains from Philadelphia to Boston allow a maximum of two extra bags. Passengers traveling with infants can bring extra infant items.
  • The departure train station for trains on the Boston Philadelphia route is 30th Street Train Station. It lies on 2955 Market Street and is a hub for most commuter trains. Travelers will find luggage storage facilities and checked baggage service. There is a waiting room open 24h for passengers to wait for their rides. If you are driving to the facility, the station has daily and overnight parking areas. Visitors can ride the Megabus to the train station or get a taxi from their preferred destinations.
  • The arrival train station for trains from Philadelphia to Boston is South Station. It lies on 700 Atlantic Avenue, just a mile from the station. A car ride will get you from the city center to the train station within 7min. If you are coming from other areas outside Philadelphia, there are plenty of means of public transport to get you to the station. You can also get a taxi, an Uber, or rideshare to the station. The station is wheelchair accessible to get passengers from the concourse to the platform. There are also food vending machines for passengers to get snacks while awaiting their train rides. A waiting room is available for passengers to sit before and after their journey.
  • 25% of our users found round-trip train tickets from Philadelphia to Boston for $62 or less.
  • You will generally catch the best train deals if you travel at noon.
  • The cheapest train from Philadelphia to Boston was found 66 days before departure, on average.

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How much is an Amtrak ticket from Philadelphia to Boston?

Philadelphia to Boston train information.

How much is the Acela train from Philadelphia to Boston?

Which train should you take from Philadelphia to Boston?.

Is it cheaper to fly or go by Amtrak?

Train travel is often cheaper than flying, in part because you can generally take more with you before paying extra baggage fees. It can also be more convenient and relaxing than driving, especially if you'd be driving in an unfamiliar place or driving for many hours nonstop to get to your destination.

How long is the train ride to Philadelphia from Massachusetts?

The train journey from Boston to Philadelphia takes 5h 59m on average and covers a distance of 269 miles.