How much is the train ticket from Cary to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Cary to Philadelphia start from R 1 221. The average price for this train route is around R 3 091. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cary to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Cary to Philadelphia is 10h 30m, covering a distance of 561 km. The quickest train can get you there in 9h 13m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Cary to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Cary to Philadelphia departs at 08:33. And the latest train departs at 09:47.

Train Cary to Philadelphia from R 1 277 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Cary to Philadelphia on 23 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:47	Cary Station	9h 13m	19:00	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	09:47	Cary Station	9h 13m	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:33	Cary Station	10h 30m	19:03	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:33	Cary Station	10h 30m	19:03	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	08:33	Cary Station	11h 27m	20:00	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Cary to Philadelphia on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:47	Cary Station	9h 13m	19:00	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	09:47	Cary Station	9h 13m	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	08:33	Cary Station	11h 29m	20:02	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	08:33	Cary Station	11h 29m	20:02	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	08:33	Cary Station	11h 29m	20:02	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Cary to Philadelphia on 25 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:47	Cary Station	9h 13m	19:00	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	09:47	Cary Station	9h 13m	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:33	Cary Station	10h 3m	18:36	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:33	Cary Station	10h 3m	18:36	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	08:33	Cary Station	11h 29m	20:02	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Cary to Philadelphia on 26 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:47	Cary Station	9h 13m	19:00	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	09:47	Cary Station	9h 13m	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:33	Cary Station	10h 30m	19:03	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:33	Cary Station	10h 30m	19:03	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	08:33	Cary Station	11h 27m	20:00	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Cary to Philadelphia on 28 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:47	Cary Station	9h 13m	19:00	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	09:47	Cary Station	9h 13m	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:33	Cary Station	10h 30m	19:03	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:33	Cary Station	10h 30m	19:03	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	08:33	Cary Station	11h 27m	20:00	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 8:26 PM EST.

Get from Cary to Philadelphia

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 10 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 221, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

10h 30mAverage duration

561 kmDistance

51kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 749 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5749 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 R 1 221

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cary, US to Philadelphia, PA by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Cary to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Cary to Philadelphia start from R 1 221. The average price for this train route is around R 3 091. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cary to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Cary to Philadelphia is 10h 30m, covering a distance of 561 km. The quickest train can get you there in 9h 13m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Cary to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cary to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Cary to Philadelphia departs at 08:33. And the latest train departs at 09:47.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

20/01

R 1 840

21/01

R 1 840

Today

R 2 586

23/01

R 1 840

24/01

R 1 442

25/01

R 2 288

26/01

R 1 442

27/01

R 1 326

The cheapest trip from Cary, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 326

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cary, US to Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 326 to R 17 932 for a train ticket from Cary, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 326, which is on 2026-01-27.