How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Raleigh start from R 1 077. The average price for this train route is around R 2 007. 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 Raleigh?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Raleigh is 9h 28m, covering a distance of 556 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h 46m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Raleigh route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 4 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

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

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Raleigh departs at 04:20. And the latest train departs at 11:10.

Which is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Philadelphia to Raleigh from R 1 176 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Raleigh on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:20	30th Street Station	9h 21m	19:41	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	08:36	30th Street Station	8h 46m	17:22	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	08:36	30th Street Station	8h 46m	17:22	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13	30th Street Station	9h 28m	19:41	Union Station	No tags
	Train	04:20	30th Street Station	13h 2m	17:22	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Raleigh on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	04:20	30th Street Station	13h 2m	17:22	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	08:36	30th Street Station	8h 46m	17:22	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	08:36	30th Street Station	8h 46m	17:22	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13	30th Street Station	9h 28m	19:41	Union Station	No tags
	Train	04:20	30th Street Station	13h 2m	17:22	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Raleigh on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:50	30th Street Station	9h 51m	19:41	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	08:36	30th Street Station	8h 46m	17:22	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	08:36	30th Street Station	8h 46m	17:22	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:10	30th Street Station	9h 31m	19:41	Union Station	No tags
	Train	09:50	30th Street Station	9h 51m	19:41	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Raleigh on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:36	30th Street Station	8h 46m	17:22	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	08:36	30th Street Station	8h 46m	17:22	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:10	30th Street Station	9h 31m	19:41	Union Station	No tags
	Train	09:50	30th Street Station	9h 51m	19:41	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:10	30th Street Station	9h 31m	19:41	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Raleigh on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:50	30th Street Station	9h 51m	19:41	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	08:36	30th Street Station	8h 46m	17:22	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	08:36	30th Street Station	8h 46m	17:22	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:10	30th Street Station	9h 31m	19:41	Union Station	No tags
	Train	09:50	30th Street Station	9h 51m	19:41	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Raleigh on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:36	30th Street Station	8h 46m	17:22	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	08:36	30th Street Station	8h 46m	17:22	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:10	30th Street Station	9h 31m	19:41	Union Station	No tags
	Train	09:50	30th Street Station	9h 51m	19:41	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:10	30th Street Station	9h 31m	19:41	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Raleigh on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:36	30th Street Station	8h 46m	17:22	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	08:36	30th Street Station	8h 46m	17:22	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:10	30th Street Station	9h 31m	19:41	Union Station	No tags
	Train	09:50	30th Street Station	9h 51m	19:41	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:10	30th Street Station	9h 31m	19:41	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:29 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Raleigh

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 9 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 077, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

9h 28mAverage duration

556 kmDistance

51kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 764 - R 4 169	Average duration12h 30m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 077 - R 9 754	Average duration9h 28m	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Raleigh start from R 1 077. The average price for this train route is around R 2 007. 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 Raleigh?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Raleigh is 9h 28m, covering a distance of 556 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h 46m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Raleigh route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 4 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Raleigh?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Raleigh departs at 04:20. And the latest train departs at 11:10.
Which is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Raleigh?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Raleigh?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Raleigh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Raleigh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

R 1 919

10/12

R 2 369

Today

R 2 680

12/12

R 2 559

13/12

R 2 213

14/12

R 2 386

15/12

R 2 213

16/12

R 1 919

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 919

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 Raleigh as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 919 to R 8 419 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 919, which is on 2025-12-16.