The cheapest and fastest trains from South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$254
Average price
$413
Fastest journey
4 h 55 m
Average duration
5 h 3 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
436 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA will cost around $413 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $254.
Of the 20 trains that leave South Station, Boston, MA for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA on Thu, Apr 02, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct trains cover the 436 km distance in an average of 5 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest trains will take 5 h 15 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.
171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor8:12 AM7h53South Station, Boston, MA4:05 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2541One-way1 transfer
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional12:50 PM12h04South Station, Boston, MA12:54 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$3151One-way2 transfers
2159 Acela+
19 Crescent9:10 AM6h21South Station, Boston, MA3:31 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$3581One-way1 transfer
95 Northeast Regional6:10 AM5h46South Station, Boston, MA11:56 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$3641One-way0 transfers
137 Northeast Regional1:37 PM6h13South Station, Boston, MA7:50 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$3641One-way0 transfers
2155 NextGen Acela7:15 AM4h55South Station, Boston, MA12:10 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$4771One-way0 transfers
2167 Acela1:05 PM5h02South Station, Boston, MA6:07 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$4771One-way0 transfers
2159 Acela9:10 AM5h02South Station, Boston, MA2:12 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$5951One-way0 transfers
2163 NextGen Acela11:05 AM5h03South Station, Boston, MA4:08 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$5951One-way0 transfers
2153 Acela5:55 AM5h15South Station, Boston, MA11:10 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$4771One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $52.
Distance: 270 miles (436 km)
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$142 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price |
6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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2153 Acela | 9:55 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h15 | 3:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 10:10 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h46 | 3:56 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 11:15 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h55 | 4:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 12:12 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 6h03 | 6:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 12:12 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 7h53 | 8:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
2159 Acela | 1:10 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h02 | 6:12 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2159 Acela+ 97 Silver Meteor | 1:10 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 6h55 | 8:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
2159 Acela+ 19 Crescent | 1:10 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 6h21 | 7:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
93 Northeast Regional | 1:20 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 6h04 | 7:24 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 2:20 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 6h12 | 8:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2163 NextGen Acela | 3:05 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h03 | 8:08 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 3:40 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h49 | 9:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional | 4:50 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 12h04 | 4:54 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2 transfers | |
2167 Acela | 5:05 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h02 | 10:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 5:37 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 6h13 | 11:50 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2171 NextGen Acela | 7:10 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h19 | 12:29 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 7:15 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 6h04 | 1:19 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 9:30 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 6h18 | 3:48 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 10:45 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 6h09 | 4:54 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
179 Northeast Regional | 11:47 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h55 | 5:42 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Trains from South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA run on average 19 times per day, taking around 5h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:47, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 270 miles (436 km) distance in 5h 3m.
Distance 270 miles (436 km) |
Average train duration 5h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 5h 3m |
First train 12:47 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak from South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between South Station, Boston, MA and 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA from $31 (€25). 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 South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, 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 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from South Station, Boston, MA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
- Legal Sea Foods
- Tavern in the Square
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $0.50
- InterContinental Boston
- The Langham, Boston
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: platforms 6-13 for MBTA Commuter Rail services
- Bus terminal located on the upper level.
- Subway: Red Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
- 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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