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

The cheapest train tickets from Raleigh to Philadelphia start from US$74. The average price for this train route is around US$127. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Raleigh to Philadelphia is 9h 45m, covering a distance of 556 km. The fastest train gets you there in 8h 47m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Raleigh to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Raleigh to Philadelphia departs at 09:17. And the latest train departs at 10:13.

Train Raleigh to Philadelphia from US$70 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Raleigh to Philadelphia on 6 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:17	Union Station	10h 43m	20:00	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	10:13	Union Station	8h 47m	19:00	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	10:13	Union Station	8h 47m	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	09:17	Union Station	9h 12m	18:29	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	09:17	Union Station	9h 12m	18:29	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Philadelphia on 7 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:13	Union Station	8h 47m	19:00	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:13	Union Station	8h 47m	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	09:17	Union Station	9h 12m	18:29	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	09:17	Union Station	9h 12m	18:29	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	09:17	Union Station	10h 43m	20:00	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Philadelphia on 8 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:17	Union Station	10h 43m	20:00	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	10:13	Union Station	8h 47m	19:00	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	09:17	Union Station	9h 12m	18:29	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	09:17	Union Station	10h 43m	20:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	09:17	Union Station	9h 12m	18:29	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Philadelphia on 9 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:13	Union Station	8h 47m	19:00	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:13	Union Station	8h 47m	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:17	Union Station	10h 45m	20:02	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:17	Union Station	10h 45m	20:02	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:17	Union Station	10h 45m	20:02	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Philadelphia on 10 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:17	Union Station	10h 45m	20:02	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	10:13	Union Station	8h 47m	19:00	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	10:13	Union Station	8h 47m	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:17	Union Station	10h 45m	20:02	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:17	Union Station	10h 45m	20:02	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Philadelphia on 11 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:17	Union Station	10h 43m	20:00	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	10:13	Union Station	8h 47m	19:00	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	10:13	Union Station	8h 47m	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	09:17	Union Station	9h 12m	18:29	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	09:17	Union Station	9h 12m	18:29	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Philadelphia on 12 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:17	Union Station	10h 43m	20:00	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	10:13	Union Station	8h 47m	19:00	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	10:13	Union Station	8h 47m	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	09:17	Union Station	9h 12m	18:29	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	09:17	Union Station	9h 12m	18:29	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:44 EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Raleigh to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 11 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just US$55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

37bus per day

11h 55mAverage duration

553 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceUS$55 - US$213	Average duration11h 55m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$74 - US$519	Average duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,793 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5793 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 US$74

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Raleigh to Philadelphia, PA 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 Raleigh to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Raleigh to Philadelphia start from US$74. The average price for this train route is around US$127. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Raleigh to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Raleigh to Philadelphia is 9h 45m, covering a distance of 556 km. The fastest train gets you there in 8h 47m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Raleigh to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Raleigh to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Raleigh to Philadelphia departs at 09:17. And the latest train departs at 10:13.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

03/05

US$237

04/05

US$161

Today

US$132

06/05

US$152

07/05

US$181

08/05

US$213

09/05

US$158

10/05

US$164

The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 5 May 2026 with a price of US$132

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

You can expect to pay from US$132 to US$551 for a train ticket from Raleigh to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$152, which is on 2026-05-06.