How much does a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia to Houston cost?

The average train ticket price from Philadelphia to Houston is R 4 174. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Philadelphia to Houston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Philadelphia to Houston?

A train trip between Philadelphia and Houston is around 2d 3h, although the fastest train will take about 2d 3h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2159 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between Philadelphia and Houston?

The number of trains from Philadelphia to Houston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Philadelphia to Houston by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Philadelphia to Houston?

When taking the train from Philadelphia to Houston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train Philadelphia to Houston from R 3 680 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Houston on 15 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:38	30th Street Station	2d 3h	18:18	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
12:42	30th Street Station	2d 1h	13:15	Amtrak Station	Fastest
15:38	30th Street Station	2d 3h	18:18	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:42	30th Street Station	2d 1h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:42	30th Street Station	2d 1h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Houston on 20 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:42	30th Street Station	2d 1h	13:15	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
12:42	30th Street Station	2d 1h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:42	30th Street Station	2d 1h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 20 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 000, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

97bus per day

1d 20hAverage duration

2166 kmDistance

54kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 000 - R 7 484	Average duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 54kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 957 - R 18 300	Average duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 196kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 584 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5584 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 3 957

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

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

How much does a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia to Houston cost?
The average train ticket price from Philadelphia to Houston is R 4 174. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Philadelphia to Houston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Philadelphia to Houston?
A train trip between Philadelphia and Houston is around 2d 3h, although the fastest train will take about 2d 3h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2159 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Philadelphia and Houston?
The number of trains from Philadelphia to Houston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Philadelphia to Houston by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Philadelphia to Houston?
When taking the train from Philadelphia to Houston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/11

R 7 604

13/11

R 10 039

Today

R 9 321

15/11

R 5 992

16/11

No data

17/11

R 3 802

18/11

No data

19/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, US was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of R 3 802

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 Houston, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 3 802 to R 28 890 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 802, which is on 2025-11-17.