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9 Jul — 16 Jul1
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Amtrak
With transfers
0h 27m
Amtrak
Amtrak
With transfers
1h 24m
Amtrak
Amtrak
With transfers
1h 13m
Amtrak
Amtrak
With transfers
1h 09m
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1h 27m
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1h 12m
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Philadelphia train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains to Philadelphia

RETURN FROM

£22

ONE-WAY FROM

£6

POPULAR STATION

Philadelphia 30th Street Station

POPULAR TRAIN COMPANY

Amtrak
The cheapest return train ticket to Philadelphia is from New York, starting at £22. This price was found within the last 72 hours.
The cheapest one-way train ticket to Philadelphia is from Philadelphia, starting at £6. This price was found within the last 72 hours.
Philadelphia 30th Street Station is one of the most popular stations in Philadelphia
Amtrak services this train route

Philadelphia Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Newark StationPhiladelphia, 39.669691, -75.753508
Philadelphia NorthPhiladelphia, 39.997289, -75.155199
Philadelphia TrentonPhiladelphia, 40.218334, -74.755
Philadelphia 30th Street StationPhiladelphia, 39.955833, -75.181944

Book return train tickets to Philadelphia

Below are the quickest and cheapest return train tickets to Philadelphia that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
Amtrak
29 Jul
21:00New York Penn Station
1h 27m
22:27Philadelphia 30th Street Station
1 Aug
19:40Philadelphia 30th Street Station
1h 23m
21:03New York Penn Station
Amtrak
21 Aug
20:30New York Penn Station
1h 25m
21:55Philadelphia 30th Street Station
25 Aug
20:42Philadelphia 30th Street Station
1h 21m
22:03New York Penn Station
Amtrak
29 Jul
21:00New York Penn Station
1h 27m
22:27Philadelphia 30th Street Station
5 Aug
20:03Philadelphia 30th Street Station
1h 23m
21:26New York Penn Station
Amtrak
21 Aug
00:11New York Penn Station
1h 28m
01:39Philadelphia 30th Street Station
24 Aug
19:10Philadelphia 30th Street Station
1h 24m
20:34New York Penn Station
Amtrak
29 Jul
05:45New York Penn Station
1h 19m
07:04Philadelphia 30th Street Station
4 Aug
00:33Philadelphia 30th Street Station
1h 46m
02:19New York Penn Station
Amtrak
22 Aug
04:09New York Penn Station
1h 25m
05:34Philadelphia 30th Street Station
25 Aug
20:35Philadelphia 30th Street Station
1h 46m
22:21New York Penn Station

Book one-way train tickets to Philadelphia

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets to Philadelphia found on momondo in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find available train tickets by date.
Amtrak
4 Jul
19:10Philadelphia 30th Street Station
0h 27m
19:37Trenton
Amtrak
9 Aug
05:50Baltimore BWI Thurgood Marshall
1h 24m
07:14Philadelphia 30th Street Station
Amtrak
1 Aug
19:18Baltimore Penn
1h 13m
20:31Philadelphia 30th Street Station
Amtrak
9 Aug
21:52Baltimore Penn
1h 09m
23:01Philadelphia 30th Street Station
Amtrak
28 Jul
05:24Baltimore BWI Thurgood Marshall
1h 27m
06:51Philadelphia 30th Street Station
Amtrak
28 Jul
05:39Baltimore Penn
1h 12m
06:51Philadelphia 30th Street Station

FAQs for booking trains to Philadelphia

How to get to the centre of Philadelphia from Philadelphia train stations?

The main station for Philadelphia train tickets is the William H. Gray III 30th Street Station. The 30th Street train station is just a short walk across the Schuylkill River to the city centre. Or you can catch the MFL line from 30th and Market for a quick ride into central Philadelphia. The train station is also a transportation hub for bus and trolley lines to other parts of the city as well as regional lines to other areas with Pennsylvania and NJ Transit trains. You could also catch a taxi or take a rideshare like Uber or Lyft from the station. Some Philadelphia trains arrive at North Philadelphia station. It is further from central Philadelphia than the 30th Street Station, so you may not want to walk that distance. However, you can catch the 4 or 16 bus into the city centre, or you can grab a cab or hail a rideshare.

What services, including those that are accessible, are available at the Philadelphia train stations?

Passengers arriving on trains to Philadelphia at the 30th Street Station can find a wide range of services. There are waiting areas, restrooms, and ATM services as well as vending machines and a ticket sales office. If you want more than vending machine refreshments, 30th Street Station also has a wide range of dining options, from fast food and specialty snacks to coffee shops and full-service restaurants. Also, if you want to pick up some essentials before heading into Philadelphia, there are convenience shops and a bookstore for a bit of shopping. The station also allows unaccompanied minors. Many facilities at 30th Street are accessible for impaired train passengers, including restrooms, platforms, a waiting area, a water fountain, and the ticket office. Wheelchairs are also available for those in need. The passengers arriving on Philadelphia trains to the North Philadelphia train station will mainly find a platform with no accessible services available.

Is there anything to do or see at the 30th Street Station?

The 30th Street station is a destination in itself and not just for trains to Philadelphia. Built in the late 1920s to early 1930s, the steel building is on the National Register of Historic Places for its Neoclassical and Art Deco designs. The exteriors feature Alabama limestone while the main concourse has floors of Tennessee marble and Art Deco chandeliers. There are also works of art on display, including Karl Bitter’s 1895 The Spirit of Transportation. This bas-relief in the North Waiting Room shows transportation’s progress at the time, beginning with a horse-drawn carriage and moving into steam power. You can also visit the Pennsylvania Railroad War Memorial, depicting the archangel Michael carrying a soldier out of flames to honor the railroad employees who died in service during World War II. If you want to explore the outside of the station further, there’s The Porch, a public space between the station and Market Street, a landscaped garden area with seating that hosts many activities.

Do I need photo ID to travel by train to Philadelphia?

If you are a US citizen over the age of 18, you may have to show valid identification when travelling on Philadelphia train tickets. This includes if you are checking luggage, buying tickets onboard, and other transactions. There may also be random spot checks onboard when a conductor will ask for your ticket and ID. The ID you show must not have expired. In some cases, you may have to show two forms of ID, where at least one is issued by the government. Accepted photo identification includes passports, state driver’s licenses, military IDs, and official government IDs.

How much is a train ticket to Philadelphia?

Train tickets from New York to Philadelphia tend to start from around £29, while you can usually find tickets from Springfield to Philadelphia from £64 and Atlantic City to Philadelphia from £125. These were some of the lowest prices from the most popular departure points to Philadelphia.

What is the main train station in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia 30th Street Station is a transportation hub in Philadelphia. You’ll find trains arriving and departing from here daily. Some common major cities you can get to by train from Philadelphia 30th Street Station are New York, Springfield, and Washington, D.C..

What train companies go to Philadelphia?

Amtrak is a common choice made by travellers seeking to travel by train to Philadelphia. More rail options may be available, depending on where you’re coming from.

How far in advance should I book a train to Philadelphia?

For £6 one-way on average, you can catch a train ride to Philadelphia. We don’t expect any changes in price for the next 3 months. We recommend booking when you can, as seats may be limited.

How far is the centre of Philadelphia from Philadelphia 30th Street Station, Trenton and Newark Station stations?

It is 6.2 mi to get from Philadelphia 30th Street Station station to the centre of Philadelphia, 34.8 mi to get from Trenton station to the centre of Philadelphia, and 30.8 mi to get from Newark Station station to the centre of Philadelphia.


Popular train routes to Philadelphia

Most frequently searched train routes to Philadelphia, along with the cheapest price and shortest travel time.
Trains to Philadelphia from New York
Fastest travel time1h 19m
Cheapest price£29

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