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

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Richmond start from SGD 41. The average price for this train route is around SGD 83. 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 SGD 38 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 25 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	30th Street Station	5h 40m	21:15	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
14:45	30th Street Station	4h 33m	19:18	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
14:45	30th Street Station	4h 33m	19:18	Staples Mill Road	No tags
16:15	30th Street Station	5h 24m	21:39	Staples Mill Road	No tags
16:15	30th Street Station	5h 24m	21:39	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 26 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:20	30th Street Station	10h 55m	15:15	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
	04:20	30th Street Station	4h 43m	09:03	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
	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 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
	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 2 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:35	30th Street Station	5h 40m	21:15	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
	04:20	30th Street Station	4h 43m	09:03	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 13:12 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 SGD 41, 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 priceSGD 49 - SGD 214	Average duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceSGD 41 - SGD 623	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 SGD 41

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 SGD 41. The average price for this train route is around SGD 83. 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

23/04

SGD 163

24/04

SGD 163

Today

SGD 125

26/04

SGD 122

27/04

SGD 140

28/04

SGD 52

29/04

SGD 52

30/04

SGD 52

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 28 Apr 2026 with a price of SGD 52

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 SGD 52 to SGD 674 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 SGD 52, which is on 2026-04-28.