How much is the train ticket from Richmond to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Philadelphia start from $32. The average price for this train route is around $44. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Richmond to Philadelphia?

The average train ride duration from Richmond to Philadelphia is 5h 23m, covering a distance of 207 miles (333 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 4m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Richmond to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 13 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Richmond to Philadelphia?

The earliest train departs from Richmond to Philadelphia at 3:52am. And the latest train departs at 6:21pm.

Train Richmond to Philadelphia from $37 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on March 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:06am	Staples Mill Road	6h 9m	5:15pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	5:34pm	Staples Mill Road	4h 49m	10:23pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	9:15am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	11:06am	Staples Mill Road	5h 29m	4:35pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:54am	Staples Mill Road	5h 8m	11:02am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on March 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:54am	Staples Mill Road	5h 8m	11:02am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	5:34pm	Staples Mill Road	4h 49m	10:23pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	9:15am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	11:06am	Staples Mill Road	5h 29m	4:35pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:54am	Staples Mill Road	5h 8m	11:02am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on March 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:35pm	Staples Mill Road	4h 50m	10:25pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	11:06am	Staples Mill Road	4h 50m	3:56pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	9:15am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	9:15am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	5:54am	Staples Mill Road	4h 53m	10:47am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on March 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:35pm	Staples Mill Road	4h 50m	10:25pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	11:06am	Staples Mill Road	4h 50m	3:56pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	9:15am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	9:15am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	5:54am	Staples Mill Road	4h 53m	10:47am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on March 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:35pm	Staples Mill Road	4h 50m	10:25pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	11:06am	Staples Mill Road	4h 50m	3:56pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	9:15am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	12:52pm	Staples Mill Road	6h 10m	7:02pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	9:15am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on March 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	9:15am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	11:06am	Staples Mill Road	4h 50m	3:56pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	9:15am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	12:52pm	Staples Mill Road	6h 10m	7:02pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:54am	Staples Mill Road	4h 53m	10:47am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on March 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	9:15am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	11:06am	Staples Mill Road	4h 50m	3:56pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	9:15am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	12:52pm	Staples Mill Road	6h 10m	7:02pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:54am	Staples Mill Road	4h 53m	10:47am	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:14 AM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond 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 6 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day

6h 25mAverage Duration

208 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $106	Average Duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$32 - $449	Average Duration5h 23m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,767 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5767 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $32

Amtrak Richmond Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Convenient from point A to point B, and reasonably priced.

Tina W.

July 18, 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA 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 Richmond to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Philadelphia start from $32. The average price for this train route is around $44. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Richmond to Philadelphia?
The average train ride duration from Richmond to Philadelphia is 5h 23m, covering a distance of 207 miles (333 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 4m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Richmond to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 13 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Richmond to Philadelphia?
The earliest train departs from Richmond to Philadelphia at 3:52am. And the latest train departs at 6:21pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

03/11

$73

03/12

$105

Today

$105

03/14

$90

03/15

$105

03/16

$59

03/17

$37

03/18

$59

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Mar 17, 2026 with a price of $37

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

You can expect to pay from $37 to $458 for a train ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2026-03-17.

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time6h 25m	Avg Price$49	Daily Departures26
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 23m	Avg Price$44	Daily Departures13

The best way to travel between Richmond, VA, US and Philadelphia, PA is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $44 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $32. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Philadelphia, PA, choose the train, as it will take you from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA in about 5h 23m - that's the fastest way to get there!