Train from Greensboro, NC to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Greensboro to Philadelphia on 27 January
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AmtrakTrain
Greensboro Station
30th Street StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Greensboro Station
30th Street StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Greensboro Station
30th Street StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Greensboro Station
30th Street StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Greensboro Station
30th Street StationNo tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Greensboro to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 9 hours 13 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 448, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
9h 13mAverage duration
592 kmDistance
54kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 988 - R 3 722Average duration14h 40m
15kg CO₂e
Average priceR 1 448 - R 16 368Average duration9h 13m
54kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Greensboro, NC to Philadelphia, PA by train

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Greensboro to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest train tickets from Greensboro to Philadelphia start from R 1 448. The average price for this train route is around R 2 161. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Greensboro to Philadelphia?

    The average train journey time from Greensboro to Philadelphia is 9h 13m, covering a distance of 592 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h 39m and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Greensboro to Philadelphia?

    The earliest train from Greensboro to Philadelphia departs at 07:29. And the latest train departs at 08:29.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
25/01
R 1 741
26/01
R 1 478
Today
R 1 741
28/01
R 1 741
29/01
R 1 478
30/01
R 1 741
31/01
R 1 380
01/02
R 1 741
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Greensboro, NC to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 380

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 380 to R 8 029 for a train ticket from Greensboro, NC to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 380, which is on 2026-01-31.

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