How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Richmond?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Richmond start at $46. The average price for this train route is around $91. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Richmond?

The average train trip from Philadelphia to Richmond takes 5h 12m and covers 329 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 43m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Richmond route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 18 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Richmond?

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Richmond departs at 4:20am. The latest train departs at 4:36pm.

What is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Richmond?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Richmond?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Richmond?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Richmond?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Philadelphia to Richmond from $53 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	4:45am	30th Street Station	4h 44m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	Train	7:30am	30th Street Station	4h 41m	12:11pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	Train	4:45am	30th Street Station	4h 44m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:10am	30th Street Station	5h 47m	3:57pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	Train	7:30am	30th Street Station	4h 41m	12:11pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:29pm	30th Street Station	4h 29m	4:58pm	Staples Mill Road	CheapestFastest
	Train	4:20am	30th Street Station	4h 43m	9:03am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13am	30th Street Station	5h 44m	3:57pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	Train	4:20am	30th Street Station	4h 43m	9:03am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13am	30th Street Station	5h 44m	3:57pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	4:20am	30th Street Station	9h 7m	1:27pm	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	Train	12:29pm	30th Street Station	4h 29m	4:58pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	Train	4:20am	30th Street Station	4h 43m	9:03am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13am	30th Street Station	5h 44m	3:57pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	Train	4:20am	30th Street Station	4h 43m	9:03am	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	8:36am	30th Street Station	4h 51m	1:27pm	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	Train	7:30am	30th Street Station	4h 41m	12:11pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	Train	4:45am	30th Street Station	4h 44m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:10am	30th Street Station	5h 47m	3:57pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	Train	4:45am	30th Street Station	4h 44m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	4:45am	30th Street Station	4h 44m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	Train	7:30am	30th Street Station	4h 41m	12:11pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	Train	4:45am	30th Street Station	4h 44m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:10am	30th Street Station	5h 47m	3:57pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	Train	7:30am	30th Street Station	4h 41m	12:11pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	4:45am	30th Street Station	4h 44m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	Train	7:30am	30th Street Station	4h 41m	12:11pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	Train	4:45am	30th Street Station	4h 44m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:10am	30th Street Station	5h 47m	3:57pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	Train	7:30am	30th Street Station	4h 41m	12:11pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	4:45am	30th Street Station	4h 44m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	Train	7:30am	30th Street Station	4h 41m	12:11pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	Train	4:45am	30th Street Station	4h 44m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:10am	30th Street Station	5h 47m	3:57pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	Train	7:30am	30th Street Station	4h 41m	12:11pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on December 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	1:03pm	30th Street Station	5h 13m	6:16pm	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	Train	7:30am	30th Street Station	4h 41m	12:11pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	Train	4:45am	30th Street Station	4h 44m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:10am	30th Street Station	5h 47m	3:57pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	Train	4:45am	30th Street Station	4h 44m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:31 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Richmond

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

335 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$51 - $301	Average Duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$46 - $591	Average Duration5h 12m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5638 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $46

Amtrak Philadelphia Richmond recent customer reviews

A/C was out in Business class Mentally ill woman sat in Business Class & cursed & carried on til she fell asleep Delayed an hr waiting for police

Melissa K.

June 13, 2025

Your staff was outstanding.

Timothy R.

February 12, 2025

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

US train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Richmond?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Richmond start at $46. The average price for this train route is around $91. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Richmond?
The average train trip from Philadelphia to Richmond takes 5h 12m and covers 329 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 43m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Richmond route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 18 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Richmond?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Richmond departs at 4:20am. The latest train departs at 4:36pm.
What is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Richmond?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Richmond?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Richmond?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Richmond?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-09

$84

12-10

$84

Today

$149

12-12

$104

12-13

$104

12-14

$145

12-15

$104

12-16

$84

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $84

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $84 to $830 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2025-12-16.