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.

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 .

Which train operators serve the Petersburg to Philadelphia route?

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

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.

Train Petersburg to Philadelphia from £31 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Petersburg to Philadelphia on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:30	Petersburg, VA	5h 32m	20:02	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	13:11	Petersburg, VA	5h 49m	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	13:11	Petersburg, VA	5h 49m	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	14:30	Petersburg, VA	5h 32m	20:02	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	15:44	Petersburg, VA	6h 7m	21:51	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Petersburg to Philadelphia on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:04	Petersburg, VA	7h 56m	20:00	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	10:25	Petersburg, VA	5h 31m	15:56	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	03:53	Petersburg, VA	5h 55m	09:48	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	12:04	Petersburg, VA	6h 59m	19:03	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	03:53	Petersburg, VA	5h 55m	09:48	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Petersburg to Philadelphia on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	07:40	Petersburg, VA	5h 37m	13:17	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	14:30	Petersburg, VA	5h 32m	20:02	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	03:53	Petersburg, VA	5h 55m	09:48	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	12:04	Petersburg, VA	6h 32m	18:36	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	07:40	Petersburg, VA	5h 37m	13:17	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Petersburg to Philadelphia on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	07:40	Petersburg, VA	5h 37m	13:17	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	07:40	Petersburg, VA	5h 37m	13:17	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	12:04	Petersburg, VA	6h 32m	18:36	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	03:53	Petersburg, VA	7h 14m	11:07	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	03:53	Petersburg, VA	7h 14m	11:07	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Petersburg to Philadelphia on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	07:40	Petersburg, VA	7h 40m	15:20	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	07:40	Petersburg, VA	5h 24m	13:04	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	03:53	Petersburg, VA	5h 55m	09:48	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:40	Petersburg, VA	6h 50m	14:30	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	03:53	Petersburg, VA	5h 55m	09:48	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Petersburg to Philadelphia on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	07:40	Petersburg, VA	5h 24m	13:04	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	03:53	Petersburg, VA	5h 55m	09:48	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:40	Petersburg, VA	6h 50m	14:30	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	03:53	Petersburg, VA	5h 55m	09:48	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:40	Petersburg, VA	6h 50m	14:30	30th Street Station	No tags

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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	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£25 - £145	Average duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£33 - £1,179	Average duration6h 7m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5608 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £33

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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.

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.
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.
Which train operators serve the Petersburg to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.
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

The 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.