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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | 30th Street Station | Union Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | 30th Street Station | Union Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Raleigh
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as the good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 9 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Raleigh?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Raleigh start from $63. The average price for this train route is around $81. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Raleigh?
The average train ride duration from Philadelphia to Raleigh is 9h 28m, covering a distance of 345 miles (556 km). The quickest train can get you there in 8h 46m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Philadelphia to Raleigh route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Philadelphia to Raleigh?
The earliest train departs from Philadelphia to Raleigh at 4:20am. And the latest train departs at 10:38am.
What is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Raleigh?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Raleigh?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Raleigh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Raleigh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh was searched and found on Jan 31, 2026 with a price of $62To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $62 to $456 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2026-01-31.
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