How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Richmond?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Richmond start at $45. The average price for this train route is around $88. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Richmond route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 15 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

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

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Richmond departs at 4:20am. The latest train departs at 4:36pm.

What is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Richmond?

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 Richmond?

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 best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Richmond?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Richmond?

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.

Train Philadelphia to Richmond from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on March 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:03pm	30th Street Station	5h 13m	6:16pm	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
3:29pm	30th Street Station	4h 51m	8:20pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
1:03pm	30th Street Station	5h 13m	6:16pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
3:29pm	30th Street Station	4h 51m	8:20pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
4:15pm	30th Street Station	5h 24m	9:39pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on March 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:45am	30th Street Station	4h 44m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
9:50am	30th Street Station	4h 25m	2:15pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
7:32am	30th Street Station	7h 21m	2:53pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
7:32am	30th Street Station	7h 21m	2:53pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
8:58am	30th Street Station	6h 17m	3:15pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on March 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:45am	30th Street Station	4h 44m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
9:50am	30th Street Station	4h 25m	2:15pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
7:32am	30th Street Station	7h 21m	2:53pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
7:32am	30th Street Station	7h 21m	2:53pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
8:58am	30th Street Station	6h 17m	3:15pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on March 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:35pm	30th Street Station	5h 40m	9:15pm	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	2:45pm	30th Street Station	4h 33m	7:18pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	4:20am	30th Street Station	4h 43m	9:03am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:13am	30th Street Station	5h 44m	3:57pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	4:20am	30th Street Station	4h 43m	9:03am	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on March 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:20am	30th Street Station	10h 55m	3:15pm	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	2:45pm	30th Street Station	4h 33m	7:18pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	4:20am	30th Street Station	4h 43m	9:03am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:13am	30th Street Station	5h 44m	3:57pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	4:20am	30th Street Station	4h 43m	9:03am	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on March 31
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:40am	30th Street Station	4h 49m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
9:50am	30th Street Station	4h 25m	2:15pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
4:40am	30th Street Station	4h 49m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
7:32am	30th Street Station	7h 21m	2:53pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
7:32am	30th Street Station	7h 21m	2:53pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on April 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:40am	30th Street Station	4h 49m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
9:50am	30th Street Station	4h 25m	2:15pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
4:40am	30th Street Station	4h 49m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
7:32am	30th Street Station	7h 21m	2:53pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
7:32am	30th Street Station	7h 21m	2:53pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Richmond

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 6 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27bus per day

6h 5mAverage Duration

335 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$53 - $191	Average Duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$45 - $425	Average Duration5h 24m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,776 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5776 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 $45

Amtrak Philadelphia Richmond recent customer reviews

A/C was out in Business class Mentally ill woman sat in Business Class & cursed & carried on til she fell asleep Delayed an hr waiting for police

Melissa K.

June 13, 2025

Your staff was outstanding.

Timothy R.

February 12, 2025

Amtrak Acela

4.5/515 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US 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 Richmond?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Richmond start at $45. The average price for this train route is around $88. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Richmond route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 15 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Richmond?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Richmond departs at 4:20am. The latest train departs at 4:36pm.
What is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Richmond?
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 Richmond?
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 best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Richmond?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Richmond?
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.

Best price found

03-23

$152

03-24

$152

Today

$87

03-26

$106

03-27

$176

03-28

$140

03-29

$99

03-30

$106

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Mar 25, 2026 with a price of $87

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 Richmond, VA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $87 to $728 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $99 which is on 2026-03-29.