The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$217
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
40
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 $217 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $31.
Of the 40 trains that leave New York, NY for Philadelphia, PA every day 40 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 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 10 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.
169 Northeast Regional
637 Keystone Service
89 Palmetto
67 Northeast Regional
51 Cardinal
2253 Acela
2275 Acela
2257 Acela
2263 Acela
2265 AcelaTravel 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 $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $12.
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 tomorrow, Sunday, 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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57 Vermonter | 12:01 am Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h22 | 1:23 am 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
671 Keystone Service | 12:53 am Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h22 | 2:15 am 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 1:01 am Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h34 | 2:35 am 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2275 Acela | 2:20 am Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h07 | 3:27 am 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
139 Northeast Regional | 2:22 am Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h23 | 3:45 am 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
1123 Northeast Regional | 2:49 am Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h20 | 4:09 am 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
199 Northeast Regional | 3:45 am Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h16 | 5:01 am 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 4:23 am Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h28 | 5:51 am 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
637 Keystone Service | 4:58 am Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h22 | 6:20 am 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
169 Northeast Regional | 5:20 am Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 6:45 am 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
89 Palmetto | 11:02 am Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h24 | 12:26 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
51 Cardinal | 11:40 am Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 1:07 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
661 Keystone Service | 12:00 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 1:25 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
79 Carolinian | 12:04 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 1:31 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 1:05 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 2:30 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
103 Northeast Regional | 1:49 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h28 | 3:17 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2205 Acela | 2:00 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h11 | 3:11 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 2:05 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h30 | 3:35 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
663 Keystone Service | 2:09 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 3:34 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 2:47 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h30 | 4:17 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
121 Northeast Regional | 3:29 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h22 | 4:51 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
43 Pennsylvanian | 3:52 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h23 | 5:15 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 4:05 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h21 | 5:26 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
157 Northeast Regional | 5:05 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 6:30 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2263 Acela | 5:21 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h08 | 6:29 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
105 Northeast Regional | 5:24 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h26 | 6:50 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
145 Northeast Regional | 5:55 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h23 | 7:18 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2265 Acela | 6:30 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h10 | 7:40 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
1161 Northeast Regional | 6:44 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h23 | 8:07 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
19 Crescent | 7:00 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h31 | 8:31 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 7:30 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h35 | 9:05 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2253 Acela | 8:01 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h05 | 9:06 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 8:04 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 9:31 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
189 Northeast Regional | 9:05 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 10:30 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2255 Acela | 10:00 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h11 | 11:11 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
149 Northeast Regional | 10:04 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h28 | 11:32 pm 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
623 Keystone Service | 10:39 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h29 | 12:08 am 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 11:05 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 12:32 am 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2257 Acela | 11:10 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h08 | 12:18 am 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
107 Northeast Regional | 11:29 pm Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h23 | 12:52 am 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA run on average 44 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 if you book in advance.
There are 44 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 19m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Trains per day 44 |
Direct trains 44 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 00:11 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between New York, NY and Philadelphia, PA from $12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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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