How much is the train ticket from Syracuse to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Syracuse to Philadelphia start from R 1 203. The average price for this train route is around R 2 796. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Syracuse to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Syracuse to Philadelphia is 8h 49m, covering a distance of 357 km. The quickest train can get you there in 7h 58m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Syracuse to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 13 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Syracuse to Philadelphia departs at 07:06. And the latest train departs at 14:54.

Train Syracuse to Philadelphia from R 1 142 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Syracuse to Philadelphia on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	14:54	Amtrak Station	9h 57m	00:51	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	14:54	Amtrak Station	9h 57m	00:51	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Syracuse to Philadelphia on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:54	Amtrak Station	10h 51m	01:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	14:54	Amtrak Station	9h 57m	00:51	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	11:42	Amtrak Station	10h 53m	22:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	11:42	Amtrak Station	10h 53m	22:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	11:42	Amtrak Station	10h 53m	22:35	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Syracuse to Philadelphia on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	14:54	Amtrak Station	10h 51m	01:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	09:59	Amtrak Station	8h 12m	18:11	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	07:06	Amtrak Station	8h 25m	15:31	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	09:59	Amtrak Station	8h 12m	18:11	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	07:06	Amtrak Station	8h 26m	15:32	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Syracuse to Philadelphia on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:42	Amtrak Station	12h 3m	23:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:06	Amtrak Station	7h 6m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:06	Amtrak Station	7h 6m	14:12	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	07:06	Amtrak Station	8h 18m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	07:06	Amtrak Station	8h 18m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Syracuse to Philadelphia on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:42	Amtrak Station	12h 3m	23:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:06	Amtrak Station	7h 6m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:06	Amtrak Station	7h 6m	14:12	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	07:06	Amtrak Station	8h 18m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	07:06	Amtrak Station	8h 18m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Syracuse to Philadelphia on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	14:54	Amtrak Station	9h 57m	00:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:06	Amtrak Station	7h 6m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:06	Amtrak Station	7h 6m	14:12	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	07:06	Amtrak Station	8h 18m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	07:06	Amtrak Station	8h 18m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Syracuse to Philadelphia on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	14:54	Amtrak Station	9h 57m	00:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:06	Amtrak Station	7h 6m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:06	Amtrak Station	7h 6m	14:12	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	07:06	Amtrak Station	8h 18m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	07:06	Amtrak Station	8h 18m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Syracuse 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 9 hours and with fares starting at just R 920, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40bus per day

9hAverage duration

357 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 920 - R 4 482	Average duration9h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 203 - R 12 551	Average duration8h 49m	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 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 1 203

Amtrak Syracuse Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Great service Amtrak is normally known for being delays stretching from 30 mins - 1hr+ but my service was on time and punctual.

Julien J.

19 November 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Syracuse, 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 Syracuse to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Syracuse to Philadelphia start from R 1 203. The average price for this train route is around R 2 796. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Syracuse to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Syracuse to Philadelphia is 8h 49m, covering a distance of 357 km. The quickest train can get you there in 7h 58m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Syracuse to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 13 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Syracuse to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Syracuse to Philadelphia departs at 07:06. And the latest train departs at 14:54.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

R 2 491

10/12

R 2 854

Today

R 2 093

12/12

R 4 410

13/12

R 3 321

14/12

R 1 989

15/12

R 2 301

16/12

R 2 958

The cheapest trip from Syracuse, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 989

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 989 to R 12 106 for a train ticket from Syracuse, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 989, which is on 2025-12-14.