Trains from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA

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Today28 Mar
Tomorrow29 Mar
from US$24
Sat30 Mar
from US$68
Sun31 Mar
from US$11
Mon1 Apr
from US$22
Tue2 Apr
Wed3 Apr
from US$11
Thu4 Apr
from US$11

Trains leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

07:17
1h29m
08:46
New York - Moynihan Train Hall
Cheapest
Philadelphia - 30th Street Station
Cheapest
23:15
1h25m
00:40
New York - Moynihan Train Hall
2nd Cheapest
Philadelphia - 30th Street Station
2nd Cheapest
12:00
1h6m
13:06
New York - Moynihan Train Hall
Fastest
Philadelphia - 30th Street Station
Fastest
00:20
1h25m
01:45
New York - Moynihan Train Hall
Philadelphia - 30th Street Station
00:20
1h25m
01:45
New York - Moynihan Train Hall
Philadelphia - 30th Street Station
Train New York to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Train New York to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$27
Average train trip duration1h 24m
Number of daily trains50
Earliest train departure00:20
Distance84 miles
Latest train departure23:58
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

According to customer reviews, the service offers easy booking and check-in, on-time departures and arrivals, polite staff members. The journey is described as very comfortable with good seats at a reasonable price.

Amtrak New York Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Boarding was quite easy. The coach was clean and very comfortable. We both departed NYC and arrived in Philadelphia on time.

Brent M.6 November 2023

On time and very friendly staff

Herizo R.2 November 2023

First time riding Amtrak, boarded at Penn station to Philadelphia, it was a great experience.

Jackie A.30 September 2023
US train company: Brightline

New York to Philadelphia Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains50
Earliest and Latest Train Departures00:20 - 23:58
Minimum PriceUS$11
Average Ticket PriceUS$27
Minimum Trip Duration1h5m
Average Train Trip Duration1h24m
Distance84 miles
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip New York - Philadelphia

The average train ticket price from New York to Philadelphia is US$27. The best way to find cheap train tickets from New York to Philadelphia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between New York and Philadelphia is around 1h 24m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 81 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from New York to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 50. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from New York to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from New York to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
26/03
US$11
27/03
US$11
Today
US$11
29/03
US$11
30/03
US$11
31/03
US$11
01/04
US$11
02/04
US$11
The cheapest trip from New York to Philadelphia was searched and found on 26 Mar 2024 with a price of US$11

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

You can expect to pay from US$11 to US$270 for a train ticket from New York to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$11, which is on 2024-03-29.

Usually Amtrak Acela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between New York and Philadelphia is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Philadelphia.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Philadelphia, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between New York and Philadelphia compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from New York to Philadelphia while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60m under the Great Wall of China!

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Train from Philadelphia to New York

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