How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to New York City?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to New York City start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £23. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to New York City?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to New York City is 1h 25m, covering a distance of 84 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 11m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to New York City route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 50 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to New York City?

The earliest train from Philadelphia to New York City departs at 00:33. And the latest train departs at 23:18.

Which is the best train operator from Philadelphia to New York City?

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 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to New York City?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Philadelphia to New York City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to New York City?

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 New York City from £9 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to New York City on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:42	30th Street Station	1h 21m	22:03	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	14:32	30th Street Station	1h 14m	15:46	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	12:32	30th Street Station	1h 42m	14:14	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	14:32	30th Street Station	1h 14m	15:46	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	12:32	30th Street Station	1h 42m	14:14	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New York City on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:55	30th Street Station	1h 24m	12:19	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	06:37	30th Street Station	1h 11m	07:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	1h 46m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	06:37	30th Street Station	1h 11m	07:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	1h 46m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New York City on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:35	30th Street Station	1h 42m	22:17	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	06:37	30th Street Station	1h 11m	07:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	07:08	North Philadelphia Station	1h 25m	08:33	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	06:37	30th Street Station	1h 11m	07:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	1h 46m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New York City on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:05	30th Street Station	1h 40m	21:45	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	12:39	30th Street Station	1h 12m	13:51	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	1h 46m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	09:33	30th Street Station	1h 25m	10:58	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	1h 46m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New York City on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	1h 46m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	12:39	30th Street Station	1h 12m	13:51	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	1h 46m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	09:33	30th Street Station	1h 25m	10:58	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	05:15	30th Street Station	1h 25m	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New York City on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:42	30th Street Station	1h 21m	22:03	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	06:37	30th Street Station	1h 11m	07:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	07:08	North Philadelphia Station	1h 25m	08:33	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	06:37	30th Street Station	1h 11m	07:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	1h 46m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New York City on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:42	30th Street Station	1h 21m	22:03	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	06:37	30th Street Station	1h 11m	07:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	07:08	North Philadelphia Station	1h 25m	08:33	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	06:37	30th Street Station	1h 11m	07:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	1h 46m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New York City on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:11	30th Street Station	1h 24m	00:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	06:37	30th Street Station	1h 11m	07:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	07:08	North Philadelphia Station	1h 25m	08:33	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	06:37	30th Street Station	1h 11m	07:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	1h 46m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 06:51 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to New York City

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

50train per day

1h 25mAverage duration

84 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£5 - £102	Average duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £313	Average duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,635 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Users have shared positive experiences with the train service, highlighting its punctuality and comfortable journey. The customer service is described as friendly, and passengers appreciate the clean and quiet environment of the cars. Many plan to use this reliable train service again in future travels.

Amtrak Philadelphia New York City recent customer reviews

I was satisfied with Amtrak, they almost made all arrival times and missed by a few minutes.

Thabisile M.

20 July 2023

I bought a ticket for the wrong train I even purchased the insurance ahead of time beforehand. Amtrak needs to give me a future voucher for another ticket it was a mistake I paid for a train that left Philly to nyc at 1209am it needed to be PM

Suzanne H.

6 September 2022

Very easy to figure out.

Kathy L.

21 September 2025

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to New York City by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to New York City?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to New York City start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £23. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to New York City?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to New York City is 1h 25m, covering a distance of 84 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 11m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to New York City route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 50 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to New York City?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to New York City departs at 00:33. And the latest train departs at 23:18.
Which is the best train operator from Philadelphia to New York City?
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 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to New York City?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Philadelphia to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to New York City?
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

08/12

£9

09/12

£9

Today

£14

11/12

£21

12/12

£21

13/12

£9

14/12

£14

15/12

£14

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to New York City was searched and found on 8 Dec 2025 with a price of £9

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 New York City as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £9 to £386 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-12-13.

Usually Amtrak Acela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.