The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$167
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $167 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $31.
Of the 39 trains that leave New York, NY for Philadelphia, PA every day 39 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
179 Northeast Regional12:11 AM1h28Penn Station, New York, NY1:39 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$311One-way0 changes
637 Keystone Service11:58 PM1h22Penn Station, New York, NY1:20 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$591One-way0 changes
167 Northeast Regional9:19 PM1h32Penn Station, New York, NY10:51 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$831One-way0 changes
65 Northeast Regional11:23 PM1h28Penn Station, New York, NY12:51 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1151One-way0 changes
135 Northeast Regional6:05 PM1h27Penn Station, New York, NY7:32 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1151One-way0 changes
2259 Acela8:24 PM1h10Penn Station, New York, NY9:34 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1771One-way0 changes
2205 Acela9:00 AM1h11Penn Station, New York, NY10:11 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$4081One-way0 changes
2255 NextGen Acela5:00 PM1h11Penn Station, New York, NY6:11 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1441One-way0 changes
2249 NextGen Acela10:07 AM1h11Penn Station, New York, NY11:18 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$3271One-way0 changes
2271 NextGen Acela11:20 AM1h13Penn Station, New York, NY12:33 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$3271One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 130 km
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Live departures
New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Friday, 29 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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129 Northeast Regional | 4:24 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h33 | 5:57 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2167 Acela | 5:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h07 | 6:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
193 Northeast Regional | 5:27 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h21 | 6:48 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2123 NextGen Acela | 6:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h07 | 7:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
197 Northeast Regional | 6:08 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h20 | 7:28 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2171 Acela | 7:18 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h11 | 8:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 7:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 9:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 10:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h40 | 11:45 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 11:23 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h28 | 12:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday, 30 May | |||||
179 Northeast Regional | 12:11 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h28 | 1:39 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
109 Northeast Regional | 5:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h28 | 7:03 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
89 Palmetto | 6:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h24 | 7:26 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2201 NextGen Acela | 6:55 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h13 | 8:08 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
79 Carolinian | 7:04 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h45 | 8:49 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
101 Northeast Regional | 7:49 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 9:14 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2203 NextGen Acela | 7:57 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h15 | 9:12 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 8:05 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 9:30 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
103 Northeast Regional | 8:49 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h28 | 10:17 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2205 Acela | 9:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h11 | 10:11 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 9:05 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h30 | 10:35 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
663 Keystone Service | 9:09 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h26 | 10:35 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 9:47 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h32 | 11:19 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2249 NextGen Acela | 10:07 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h11 | 11:18 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
127 Northeast Regional | 10:08 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 11:35 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
43 Pennsylvanian | 10:52 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h24 | 12:16 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 11:05 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h21 | 12:26 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2271 NextGen Acela | 11:20 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h13 | 12:33 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 12:50 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h29 | 2:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
665 Keystone Service | 1:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h22 | 2:27 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 1:17 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h24 | 2:41 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
19 Crescent | 2:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h31 | 3:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 2:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 3:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 2:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h35 | 4:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 3:04 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 4:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
667 Keystone Service | 3:13 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h26 | 4:39 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 4:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 5:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA run on average 43 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 if you book in advance.
There are 43 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Trains per day 43 |
Direct trains 43 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 91 days |
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FAQs: New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in New York, NY and Philadelphia, PA
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
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