Trains tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US

TodayAug 1
from $149
TomorrowAug 2
from $110
SunAug 3
from $110
MonAug 4
from $77
TueAug 5
from $77
WedAug 6
from $63
ThuAug 7
from $63
FriAug 8
from $110

Trains leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
    Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Richmond.

Bus
Average Price$30 - $231Average Duration6h 25m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$32 - $468Average Duration4h 55m
30kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Philadelphia to Richmond

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 4 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day
4h 55mAverage Duration
$32Cheapest ticket
30kgCO₂ emissions

Train Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$63
Average train trip duration4h 55m
Number of daily trains14
Earliest train departure4:20am
Distance204 miles (328 km)
Latest train departure4:36pm

Philadelphia to Richmond Train

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

Best price found
07/30
$122
07/31
$105
Today
$142
08/02
$105
08/03
$105
08/04
$73
08/05
$73
08/06
$59
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Aug 6, 2025 with a price of $59

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 Richmond, VA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $59 to $587 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $59 which is on 2025-08-06.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Richmond you take, 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Philadelphia and Richmond, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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!

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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