How much is the train ticket from Cleveland to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Cleveland to Philadelphia start from R 1 292. The average price for this train route is around R 2 938. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cleveland to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Cleveland to Philadelphia is 15h 36m, covering a distance of 576 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 5m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Philadelphia?

The earliest train from Cleveland to Philadelphia departs at 01:54. And the latest train departs at 05:50.

Train Cleveland to Philadelphia from R 1 487 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Cleveland to Philadelphia on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	14h 38m	16:32	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	14h 38m	16:32	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	14h 38m	16:32	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	15h 21m	17:15	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	15h 21m	17:15	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Philadelphia on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	16h 22m	18:16	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	14h 38m	16:32	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	14h 38m	16:32	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	15h 48m	17:42	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	14h 38m	16:32	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Philadelphia on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 5m	14:59	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 5m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	14h 34m	16:28	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 5m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	14h 34m	16:28	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Philadelphia on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	14h 58m	16:52	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 5m	14:59	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 5m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	14h 34m	16:28	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 5m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Philadelphia on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	14h 58m	16:52	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 5m	14:59	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 5m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	14h 34m	16:28	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 5m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Philadelphia on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 5m	14:59	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 5m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	14h 34m	16:28	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 5m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	14h 34m	16:28	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Philadelphia on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 5m	14:59	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 5m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	14h 34m	16:28	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 5m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	14h 34m	16:28	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 8:24 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Cleveland 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 16 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 014, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

16h 35mAverage duration

578 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 014 - R 4 964	Average duration16h 35m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 292 - R 26 717	Average duration15h 36m	CO₂ emissions 52kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 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 1 292

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cleveland, OH, US 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 Cleveland to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Cleveland to Philadelphia start from R 1 292. The average price for this train route is around R 2 938. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cleveland to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Cleveland to Philadelphia is 15h 36m, covering a distance of 576 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 5m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Cleveland to Philadelphia departs at 01:54. And the latest train departs at 05:50.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

R 2 784

11/12

R 1 816

Today

R 4 115

13/12

R 2 818

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R 2 818

15/12

R 1 712

16/12

R 2 784

17/12

R 2 784

The cheapest trip from Cleveland, OH, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 712

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 712 to R 17 703 for a train ticket from Cleveland, OH, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 712, which is on 2025-12-15.