How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to Richmond?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Richmond start from COP 113,773. The average price for this train route is around COP 230,642. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Richmond?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Richmond is 5h 24m, covering a distance of 204 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 25m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Richmond route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 16 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Richmond departs at 04:15. And the latest train departs at 16:39.

Train Philadelphia to Richmond from COP 105,649 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 26 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:20	30th Street Station	5h 15m	16:35	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	14:45	30th Street Station	4h 33m	19:18	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	10:38	30th Street Station	4h 48m	15:26	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:13	30th Street Station	5h 44m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	10:38	30th Street Station	4h 48m	15:26	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 27 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:07	30th Street Station	5h 9m	18:16	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	09:50	30th Street Station	4h 25m	14:15	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	04:40	30th Street Station	4h 49m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:10	30th Street Station	5h 47m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	04:40	30th Street Station	4h 49m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 28 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:40	30th Street Station	4h 49m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	09:50	30th Street Station	4h 25m	14:15	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	04:40	30th Street Station	4h 49m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:10	30th Street Station	5h 47m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	07:32	30th Street Station	7h 21m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 29 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:40	30th Street Station	4h 49m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	09:50	30th Street Station	4h 25m	14:15	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	04:40	30th Street Station	4h 49m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:10	30th Street Station	5h 47m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	07:32	30th Street Station	7h 21m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 30 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:40	30th Street Station	4h 49m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	09:50	30th Street Station	4h 25m	14:15	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	04:40	30th Street Station	4h 49m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:10	30th Street Station	5h 47m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	07:32	30th Street Station	7h 21m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 1 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:40	30th Street Station	4h 49m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	09:50	30th Street Station	4h 25m	14:15	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	07:32	30th Street Station	7h 21m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:10	30th Street Station	5h 47m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	07:32	30th Street Station	7h 21m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 2 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:20	30th Street Station	4h 43m	09:03	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	14:45	30th Street Station	4h 33m	19:18	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	04:20	30th Street Station	4h 43m	09:03	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	10:13	30th Street Station	5h 44m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	07:32	30th Street Station	7h 21m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 3 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:20	30th Street Station	4h 43m	09:03	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	14:45	30th Street Station	4h 33m	19:18	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	04:20	30th Street Station	4h 43m	09:03	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:13	30th Street Station	5h 44m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	07:32	30th Street Station	7h 21m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:14 EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Richmond

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 5 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just COP 113,773, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16train per day

5h 24mAverage duration

204 milesDistance

30kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCOP 134,684 - COP 594,363	Average duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCOP 113,773 - COP 1,735,110	Average duration5h 24m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,789 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5789 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 Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at COP 113,773

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.

13 June 2025

Your staff was outstanding.

Timothy R.

12 February 2025

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

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

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to Richmond?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Richmond start from COP 113,773. The average price for this train route is around COP 230,642. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Richmond?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Richmond is 5h 24m, covering a distance of 204 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 25m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Richmond route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 16 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Richmond?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Richmond departs at 04:15. And the latest train departs at 16:39.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

24/04

COP 451,738

25/04

COP 222,226

Today

COP 222,226

27/04

COP 273,229

28/04

COP 142,079

29/04

COP 142,079

30/04

COP 222,226

01/05

COP 389,806

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 28 Apr 2026 with a price of COP 142,079

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 COP 142,079 to COP 1,748,662 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 COP 142,079, which is on 2026-04-28.