Train from Philadelphia, PA to Cleveland, OH, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Cleveland on 13 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Amtrak StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
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30th Street Station
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AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Amtrak StationNo tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
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30th Street Station
Amtrak StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Amtrak StationNo tags

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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 priceR 951 - R 5 236Average duration14h 15m
14kg CO₂e
Average priceR 1 289 - R 16 602Average duration14h 41m
52kg CO₂e

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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

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

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

  4. 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
busbud logoThe 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.

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