The cheapest and fastest trains from Framingham, MA to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$170
Average price
$170
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 50 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Framingham, MA to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Framingham, MA to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $170 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $170.
Of the 1 trains that leave Framingham, MA for Philadelphia, PA on Sat, Apr 11, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 11 the direct trains cover the 407 km distance in an average of 5 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Sat, Apr 11 the slowest trains will take 5 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:01 AM5h50Framingham, MA5:51 AMPhiladelphia, PA$1701One-way0 transfers
12:01 AM5h50Framingham, MA5:51 AMPhiladelphia, PA$1701One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Framingham, MA to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Framingham, MA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, and a train costs an average of $156.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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$178 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price |
6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Framingham, MA to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Framingham, MA to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Saturday, April 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2249 Acela | 10:10 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h06 | 3:16 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2249 Acela | 10:20 AM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 4h56 | 3:16 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 10:40 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h46 | 4:26 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional · 147 Northeast Regional | 10:40 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 7h39 | 6:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
195 Northeast Regional | 10:50 AM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 5h36 | 4:26 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional · 147 Northeast Regional | 10:50 AM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 7h29 | 6:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
2271 NextGen Acela | 11:20 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h13 | 4:33 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2271 NextGen Acela | 11:30 AM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 5h03 | 4:33 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 12:45 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h56 | 6:41 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent | 12:45 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 6h46 | 7:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
99 Northeast Regional | 12:55 PM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 5h46 | 6:41 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent | 12:55 PM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 6h36 | 7:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
161 Northeast Regional | 1:45 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h47 | 7:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 1:55 PM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 5h37 | 7:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 2:04 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 6h27 | 8:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 2:15 PM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 6h16 | 8:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 3:45 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h47 | 9:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 3:55 PM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 5h37 | 9:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2255 Acela | 5:14 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h57 | 10:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2255 Acela | 5:23 PM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 4h48 | 10:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 5:45 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h47 | 11:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 5:55 PM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 5h37 | 11:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 7:16 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 6h19 | 1:35 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 7:26 PM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 6h09 | 1:35 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2259 NextGen Acela | 8:30 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h05 | 1:35 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2259 NextGen Acela | 8:39 PM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 4h56 | 1:35 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
167 Northeast Regional | 8:45 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 6h06 | 2:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
167 Northeast Regional | 8:56 PM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 5h55 | 2:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
65 Northeast Regional · 51 Cardinal | 10:51 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 13h16 | 12:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
65 Northeast Regional | 10:51 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 6h00 | 4:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
65 Northeast Regional · 51 Cardinal | 11:01 PM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 13h06 | 12:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
65 Northeast Regional | 11:01 PM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 5h50 | 4:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, April 5 | |||||
169 Northeast Regional | 12:00 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h45 | 5:45 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:01 AM Framingham, MA | 5h50 | 5:51 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
169 Northeast Regional | 12:11 AM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 5h34 | 5:45 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Framingham, MA to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Framingham, MA to Philadelphia, PA run on average 36 times per day, taking around 5h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $156 (€127) but you can travel from only $72 (€59) by bus.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 20:11. The fastest train covers the 252 miles (407 km) distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 252 miles (407 km) |
Average train duration 5h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $156 (€127) |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 5h 50m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 8:11 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak, MBTA from Framingham, MA to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak, MBTA trains will get you between Framingham, MA and Philadelphia, PA from $72 (€59). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Framingham, MA to Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Framingham, MA to Philadelphia, PA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Framingham, MA to Philadelphia, PA
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
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