How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Cleveland?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Cleveland start from R 1 289. The average price for this train route is around R 3 091. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Cleveland?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Cleveland is 14h 41m, covering a distance of 576 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 50m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Cleveland 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 Philadelphia to Cleveland?

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Cleveland departs at 09:55. And the latest train departs at 13:20.

Train Philadelphia to Cleveland from R 1 397 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Cleveland on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	14h 11m	02:53	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	Train	13:03	30th Street Station	13h 50m	02:53	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	14h 52m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:12	30th Street Station	14h 41m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	14h 52m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Cleveland on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	14h 11m	02:53	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13	30th Street Station	16h 40m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Train	12:18	30th Street Station	15h 35m	03:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13	30th Street Station	16h 40m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Train	12:18	30th Street Station	15h 35m	03:53	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Cleveland on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	14h 11m	02:53	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	09:55	30th Street Station	17h 58m	03:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13	30th Street Station	16h 40m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Train	09:55	30th Street Station	17h 58m	03:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13	30th Street Station	16h 40m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Cleveland on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	14h 52m	02:53	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	Train	13:03	30th Street Station	13h 50m	02:53	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	14h 52m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:12	30th Street Station	14h 41m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	14h 52m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Cleveland on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	14h 11m	02:53	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	Train	13:03	30th Street Station	13h 50m	02:53	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	14h 52m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:12	30th Street Station	14h 41m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	14h 52m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Cleveland on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	14h 11m	02:53	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	Train	13:03	30th Street Station	13h 50m	02:53	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	14h 52m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:12	30th Street Station	14h 41m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	14h 52m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Cleveland on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	14h 11m	02:53	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	Train	13:03	30th Street Station	13h 50m	02:53	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	14h 52m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:12	30th Street Station	14h 41m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	14h 52m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Cleveland on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	14h 11m	02:53	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	Train	13:03	30th Street Station	13h 50m	02:53	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	14h 52m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:12	30th Street Station	14h 41m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	14h 52m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:53 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Cleveland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Cleveland. The journey takes about 14 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 951, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

14h 15mAverage duration

578 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 951 - R 5 236	Average duration14h 15m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 289 - R 16 602	Average duration14h 41m	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 1 289

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Cleveland, OH, US 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 Philadelphia to Cleveland?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Cleveland start from R 1 289. The average price for this train route is around R 3 091. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Cleveland?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Cleveland is 14h 41m, covering a distance of 576 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 50m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Cleveland 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 Philadelphia to Cleveland?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Cleveland departs at 09:55. And the latest train departs at 13:20.

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 1 811

11/12

R 1 811

Today

R 2 777

13/12

R 1 984

14/12

R 1 708

15/12

R 2 777

16/12

R 2 087

17/12

R 1 984

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Cleveland, OH, US was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 708

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 708 to R 18 693 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Cleveland, OH, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 708, which is on 2025-12-14.