Train from Petersburg to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Petersburg to Philadelphia on 28 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Petersburg, VA
30th Street StationCheapest
AmtrakTrain
Petersburg, VA
30th Street StationFastest
AmtrakTrain
Petersburg, VA
30th Street StationNo tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Train
Petersburg, VA
30th Street StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Petersburg, VA
30th Street StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 02:41 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Petersburg to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
10h 50mAverage duration
225 milesDistance
9kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£25 - £145Average duration10h 50m
9kg CO₂e
Average price£33 - £1,179Average duration6h 7m
33kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Petersburg 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.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Petersburg to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest train tickets from Petersburg to Philadelphia start from £33. The average price for this train route is around £99. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Petersburg to Philadelphia?

    The average train journey time from Petersburg to Philadelphia is 6h 7m, covering a distance of 223 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 24m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Petersburg to Philadelphia route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Petersburg to Philadelphia?

    The earliest train from Petersburg to Philadelphia departs at 03:53. And the latest train departs at 15:44.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
25/11
£101
26/11
£117
Today
£31
28/11
£100
29/11
£162
30/11
£162
01/12
£76
02/12
£60
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Petersburg to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £31

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

You can expect to pay from £31 to £1,160 for a train ticket from Petersburg to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £60, which is on 2025-12-02.

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