How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Sandusky?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Sandusky start from R 1 963. The average price for this train route is around R 4 491. 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 Sandusky?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Sandusky is 15h 50m, covering a distance of 657 km. The quickest train can get you there in 14h 59m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Sandusky route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 5 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Sandusky departs at 09:55. And the latest train departs at 13:20.

Train Philadelphia to Sandusky from R 3 287 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Sandusky on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	15h 20m	04:02	Sandusky Station	Cheapest
	Train	13:03	30th Street Station	14h 59m	04:02	Sandusky Station	Fastest
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	16h 1m	04:02	Sandusky Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:12	30th Street Station	15h 50m	04:02	Sandusky Station	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	16h 1m	04:02	Sandusky Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Sandusky on 20 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:29	30th Street Station	15h 33m	04:02	Sandusky Station	CheapestFastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13	30th Street Station	17h 49m	04:02	Sandusky Station	No tags
	Train	12:29	30th Street Station	15h 33m	04:02	Sandusky Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13	30th Street Station	17h 49m	04:02	Sandusky Station	No tags
	Train	12:29	30th Street Station	15h 33m	04:02	Sandusky Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Sandusky on 21 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:29	30th Street Station	15h 33m	04:02	Sandusky Station	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:35	30th Street Station	15h 27m	04:02	Sandusky Station	Fastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13	30th Street Station	17h 49m	04:02	Sandusky Station	No tags
	Train	12:29	30th Street Station	15h 33m	04:02	Sandusky Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13	30th Street Station	17h 49m	04:02	Sandusky Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Sandusky on 22 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:33	30th Street Station	15h 29m	04:02	Sandusky Station	Cheapest
	Train	13:03	30th Street Station	14h 59m	04:02	Sandusky Station	Fastest
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	16h 1m	04:02	Sandusky Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:12	30th Street Station	15h 50m	04:02	Sandusky Station	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	16h 1m	04:02	Sandusky Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Sandusky on 23 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	16h 1m	04:02	Sandusky Station	Cheapest
	Train	13:03	30th Street Station	14h 59m	04:02	Sandusky Station	Fastest
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	16h 1m	04:02	Sandusky Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:12	30th Street Station	15h 50m	04:02	Sandusky Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:12	30th Street Station	15h 50m	04:02	Sandusky Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 8:20 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Sandusky

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Sandusky. The journey takes about 17 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 586, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

17h 20mAverage duration

660 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 586 - R 6 343	Average duration17h 20m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 963 - R 18 934	Average duration15h 50m	CO₂ emissions 60kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 651 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5651 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 1 963

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Sandusky 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 Sandusky?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Sandusky start from R 1 963. The average price for this train route is around R 4 491. 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 Sandusky?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Sandusky is 15h 50m, covering a distance of 657 km. The quickest train can get you there in 14h 59m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Sandusky route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Sandusky?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Sandusky departs at 09:55. And the latest train departs at 13:20.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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R 4 182

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R 4 973

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Sandusky was searched and found on 19 Dec 2025 with a price of R 4 182

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 Sandusky as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 4 182 to R 18 274 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Sandusky based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 4 182, which is on 2025-12-19.