How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Burlington?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Burlington start from R 1 650. The average price for this train route is around R 2 133. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Burlington?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Burlington is 10h 25m, covering a distance of 528 km. The quickest train can get you there in 9h 32m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Burlington route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Burlington departs at 09:55. And the latest train departs at 12:18.

Train Philadelphia to Burlington from R 1 574 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Burlington on 12 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:15	30th Street Station	10h 12m	00:27	Burlington International Airport - BTV, VT	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	14:32	30th Street Station	9h 55m	00:27	Burlington International Airport - BTV, VT	Fastest
	14:15	30th Street Station	10h 27m	00:42	Pearl St	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	14:32	30th Street Station	10h 10m	00:42	Pearl St	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	14:32	30th Street Station	10h 10m	00:42	Pearl St	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Burlington on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:00	30th Street Station	9h 50m	21:50	Burlington Union Station	Cheapest
12:18	30th Street Station	9h 32m	21:50	Burlington Union Station	Fastest
11:10	30th Street Station	10h 40m	21:50	Burlington Union Station	No tags
11:10	30th Street Station	10h 40m	21:50	Burlington Union Station	No tags
11:25	30th Street Station	10h 25m	21:50	Burlington Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Burlington on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:00	30th Street Station	9h 50m	21:50	Burlington Union Station	CheapestFastest
09:55	30th Street Station	14h 47m	00:42	Pearl St	No tags
09:55	30th Street Station	14h 47m	00:42	Pearl St	No tags
09:55	30th Street Station	14h 47m	00:42	Pearl St	No tags
09:55	30th Street Station	14h 32m	00:27	Burlington International Airport - BTV, VT	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Burlington on 15 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:05	30th Street Station	9h 45m	21:50	Burlington Union Station	CheapestFastest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	08:32	30th Street Station	16h 10m	00:42	Pearl St	No tags
	10:50	30th Street Station	13h 52m	00:42	Pearl St	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	08:32	30th Street Station	16h 10m	00:42	Pearl St	No tags
	10:50	30th Street Station	13h 52m	00:42	Pearl St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:10 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Burlington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Burlington. The journey takes about 10 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 650, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

10h 25mAverage duration

528 kmDistance

48kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 954 - R 8 007	Average duration14h 30m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 650 - R 9 612	Average duration10h 25m	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 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 R 1 650

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Burlington, VT, US by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Burlington?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Burlington start from R 1 650. The average price for this train route is around R 2 133. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Burlington?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Burlington is 10h 25m, covering a distance of 528 km. The quickest train can get you there in 9h 32m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Burlington route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Burlington?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Burlington departs at 09:55. And the latest train departs at 12:18.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

R 3 354

11/12

R 2 248

Today

R 4 340

13/12

R 3 717

14/12

R 4 634

15/12

R 2 473

16/12

R 2 110

17/12

R 1 677

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Burlington, VT, US was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 677

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 Burlington, VT, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 677 to R 9 975 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Burlington, VT, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 677, which is on 2025-12-17.