How much is the train ticket from Cleveland to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Cleveland to Philadelphia start from R 1 306. The average price for this train route is around R 2 356. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cleveland to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Cleveland to Philadelphia is 15h 37m, covering a distance of 576 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 5m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Cleveland to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 7 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Cleveland to Philadelphia departs at 01:54. And the latest train departs at 05:50.

Train Cleveland to Philadelphia from R 1 242 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Cleveland to Philadelphia on 22 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 6m	15:00	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 6m	15:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	15h 48m	17:42	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 6m	15:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	15h 48m	17:42	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Philadelphia on 23 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 6m	15:00	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 6m	15:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	15h 44m	17:38	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 6m	15:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	15h 44m	17:38	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Philadelphia on 24 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 6m	15:00	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 6m	15:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	15h 44m	17:38	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 6m	15:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	15h 44m	17:38	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Philadelphia on 25 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 6m	15:00	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 6m	15:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	15h 44m	17:38	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 6m	15:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	15h 44m	17:38	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Philadelphia on 26 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 6m	15:00	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 6m	15:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	15h 44m	17:38	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 6m	15:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	15h 44m	17:38	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Philadelphia on 27 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 6m	15:00	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 6m	15:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	15h 44m	17:38	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 6m	15:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	15h 44m	17:38	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Philadelphia on 28 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 6m	15:00	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 6m	15:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	13h 6m	15:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	14h 38m	16:32	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	01:54	Amtrak Station	14h 38m	16:32	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Cleveland to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 16 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 122, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

16h 15mAverage duration

586 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 122 - R 3 919	Average duration16h 15m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 306 - R 22 854	Average duration15h 37m	CO₂ emissions 52kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 773 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5773 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 306

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cleveland, OH, 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 Cleveland to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Cleveland to Philadelphia start from R 1 306. The average price for this train route is around R 2 356. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cleveland to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Cleveland to Philadelphia is 15h 37m, covering a distance of 576 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 5m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Cleveland to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 7 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cleveland to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Cleveland to Philadelphia departs at 01:54. And the latest train departs at 05:50.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

19/03

R 2 186

20/03

R 2 186

Today

R 3 007

22/03

R 2 797

23/03

R 3 199

24/03

R 2 220

25/03

R 2 220

26/03

R 2 028

The cheapest trip from Cleveland, OH, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 26 Mar 2026 with a price of R 2 028

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 028 to R 22 096 for a train ticket from Cleveland, OH, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 028, which is on 2026-03-26.