How much is the train ticket from Ashland to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Ashland to Philadelphia start from R 666. The average price for this train route is around R 2 134. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Ashland to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Ashland to Philadelphia is 4h 37m, covering a distance of 316 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 27m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Ashland to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 6 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Ashland to Philadelphia?

The earliest train from Ashland to Philadelphia departs at 06:19. And the latest train departs at 17:48.

Train Ashland to Philadelphia from R 485 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Ashland to Philadelphia on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	15:23	Ashland Station	5h 8m	20:31	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	06:19	Ashland Station	4h 28m	10:47	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	06:19	Ashland Station	4h 28m	10:47	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:36	Ashland Station	5h 54m	14:30	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	08:36	Ashland Station	4h 28m	13:04	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Ashland to Philadelphia on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	06:19	Ashland Station	4h 28m	10:47	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	06:19	Ashland Station	4h 28m	10:47	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:36	Ashland Station	5h 54m	14:30	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	08:36	Ashland Station	4h 28m	13:04	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:36	Ashland Station	5h 54m	14:30	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Ashland to Philadelphia on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	06:19	Ashland Station	4h 28m	10:47	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	06:19	Ashland Station	4h 28m	10:47	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:36	Ashland Station	5h 54m	14:30	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	08:36	Ashland Station	4h 28m	13:04	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:36	Ashland Station	5h 54m	14:30	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Ashland to Philadelphia on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	06:19	Ashland Station	4h 28m	10:47	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	06:19	Ashland Station	4h 28m	10:47	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:36	Ashland Station	5h 54m	14:30	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	08:36	Ashland Station	4h 28m	13:04	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:36	Ashland Station	5h 54m	14:30	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Ashland to Philadelphia on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:21	Ashland Station	4h 35m	15:56	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	06:19	Ashland Station	4h 28m	10:47	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	06:19	Ashland Station	4h 28m	10:47	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:36	Ashland Station	5h 54m	14:30	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	08:36	Ashland Station	4h 28m	13:04	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Ashland to Philadelphia on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:47	Ashland Station	4h 36m	22:23	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:40	Ashland Station	4h 27m	11:07	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:40	Ashland Station	4h 27m	11:07	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	07:40	Ashland Station	4h 35m	12:15	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	07:40	Ashland Station	4h 35m	12:15	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Ashland 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 4 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 219, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 45mAverage duration

315 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 219 - R 1 219	Average duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 666 - R 6 537	Average duration4h 37m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 646 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5646 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 R 666

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ashland, VA to Philadelphia, PA by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Ashland to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Ashland to Philadelphia start from R 666. The average price for this train route is around R 2 134. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Ashland to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Ashland to Philadelphia is 4h 37m, covering a distance of 316 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 27m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Ashland to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Ashland to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Ashland to Philadelphia departs at 06:19. And the latest train departs at 17:48.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/12

R 813

13/12

R 2 422

Today

R 1 747

15/12

R 986

16/12

R 1 246

17/12

R 1 246

18/12

R 1 747

19/12

R 2 041

The cheapest trip from Ashland, VA to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of R 813

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

You can expect to pay from R 813 to R 4 238 for a train ticket from Ashland, VA to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 986, which is on 2025-12-15.