Train tickets from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA

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TodayApr 30
from $52
TomorrowMay 1
from $17
FriMay 2
from $27
SatMay 3
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SunMay 4
from $11
MonMay 5
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TueMay 6
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WedMay 7
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York to Philadelphia.

Average Price$17 - $132Average Duration2h 35m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$13 - $300Average Duration1h 23m
12kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from New York to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 hour 23 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

53train per day
1h 23mAverage Duration
$13Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Train New York to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$27
Average train trip duration1h 23m
Number of daily trains53
Earliest train departure12:11am
Distance84 miles (134 km)
Latest train departure11:58pm

New York to Philadelphia Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/28
$17
04/29
$11
Today
$27
05/01
$17
05/02
$27
05/03
$27
05/04
$11
05/05
$11
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York to Philadelphia was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $11

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

You can expect to pay from $11 to $566 for a train ticket from New York to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-05-04.

Usually Amtrak Acela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between New York and Philadelphia is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Philadelphia.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Philadelphia, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between New York and Philadelphia compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from New York to Philadelphia while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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