Train from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next available departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 26 April
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
30th Street Station
Staples Mill RoadCheapest
Amtrak
30th Street Station
Staples Mill RoadFastest
Amtrak
30th Street Station
Staples Mill RoadNo tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak
30th Street Station
Staples Mill RoadNo tags
Amtrak
30th Street Station
Staples Mill RoadNo 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 priceSGD 49 - SGD 214Average duration6h 25m
8kg CO₂e
Average priceSGD 41 - SGD 623Average duration5h 24m
30kg CO₂e

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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Richmond route?

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

  4. 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
busbud logoThe 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.

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