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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | 30th Street Station | Southern Pines Station | Cheapest | ||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | 30th Street Station | Southern Pines Station | Fastest | ||||
| Train | 30th Street Station | Southern Pines Station | No tags | ||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | 30th Street Station | Southern Pines Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | 30th Street Station | Southern Pines Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Southern Pines
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Southern Pines. The journey takes about 11 hours 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Southern Pines by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Southern Pines?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Southern Pines start at $116. The average price for this train route is around $319. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Southern Pines?
The average train trip from Philadelphia to Southern Pines takes 11h 16m and covers 649 km. The quickest train gets you there in 10h 48m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Southern Pines route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Southern Pines?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Southern Pines departs at 9:44am. The latest train departs at 10:38am.
What is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Southern Pines?
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 Southern Pines?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Southern Pines?
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 Southern Pines?
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.
The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Southern Pines was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $174To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Southern Pines, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $174 to $915 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Southern Pines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $174 which is on 2025-12-04.
