How much does a train ticket cost from New York City to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Philadelphia start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £23. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from New York City to Philadelphia is 1h 24m, covering a distance of 84 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 5m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 52 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Philadelphia?

The earliest train from New York City to Philadelphia departs at 00:11. And the latest train departs at 23:58.

Which is the best train operator from New York City to Philadelphia?

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 New York City to Philadelphia?

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

Which train operator has the most punctual service from New York City to Philadelphia?

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 New York City to Philadelphia?

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 New York City to Philadelphia from £9 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Philadelphia on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:58	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 22m	01:20	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	15:01	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 5m	16:06	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	09:47	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 30m	11:17	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	11:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 11m	12:31	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:47	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 30m	11:17	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Philadelphia on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	00:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 25m	01:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	15:01	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 5m	16:06	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	00:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 25m	01:45	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 11m	10:11	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 24m	07:26	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Philadelphia on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	00:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 25m	01:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 7m	07:37	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	00:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 25m	01:45	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 11m	06:41	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 32m	06:22	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Philadelphia on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	00:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 28m	01:39	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 7m	07:37	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	00:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 28m	01:39	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 11m	06:41	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 32m	06:22	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Philadelphia on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	00:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 28m	01:39	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 7m	07:37	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	00:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 28m	01:39	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 11m	06:41	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 32m	06:22	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Philadelphia on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 32m	06:22	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 7m	07:37	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	00:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 28m	01:39	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 11m	06:41	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	00:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 28m	01:39	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Philadelphia on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	00:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 28m	01:39	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 7m	07:37	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	00:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 28m	01:39	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 11m	06:41	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 32m	06:22	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Philadelphia on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	00:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 28m	01:39	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	15:01	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 5m	16:06	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	00:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 28m	01:39	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	08:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 12m	09:12	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 24m	07:26	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 hour 24 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

52train per day

1h 24mAverage duration

84 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£7 - £101	Average duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £457	Average duration1h 24m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak receives praise for its punctuality, with many users noting timely departures and arrivals. The booking process is described as straightforward, enhancing the experience for travelers. Passengers appreciate the clean coaches and comfortable seating, while courteous staff contribute to a pleasant journey overall. Despite one mention of cleanliness issues during delays, Amtrak maintains a positive reputation among reviewers.

Amtrak New York City Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Amtrak was just what I needed and had I made a mistake or needed to cancel the restrictions were very acceptable.

Sandy P.

18 April 2024

Boarding was quite easy. The coach was clean and very comfortable. We both departed NYC and arrived in Philadelphia on time.

Brent M.

6 November 2023

First time riding Amtrak, boarded at Penn station to Philadelphia, it was a great experience.

Jackie A.

30 September 2023

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 New York City to Philadelphia, PA by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from New York City to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Philadelphia start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £23. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from New York City to Philadelphia is 1h 24m, covering a distance of 84 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 5m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 52 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from New York City to Philadelphia departs at 00:11. And the latest train departs at 23:58.
Which is the best train operator from New York City to Philadelphia?
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 New York City to Philadelphia?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from New York City to Philadelphia?
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 New York City to Philadelphia?
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

27/11

£14

28/11

£14

Today

£9

30/11

£41

01/12

£21

02/12

£14

03/12

£9

04/12

£9

The cheapest trip from New York City to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £9

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

You can expect to pay from £9 to £441 for a train ticket from New York City to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-12-03.