How much is the train ticket from Richmond to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Philadelphia start from $40. The average price for this train route is around $64. 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 12m, covering a distance of 204 miles (329 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 32m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Richmond to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 18 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 4:52am. And the latest train departs at 5:35pm.

Train Richmond to Philadelphia from $37 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:25am	Staples Mill Road	4h 42m	11:07am	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	4:52am	Staples Mill Road	4h 58m	9:50am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	12:52pm	Staples Mill Road	5h 44m	6:36pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:25am	Staples Mill Road	4h 42m	11:07am	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	8:23am	Staples Mill Road	4h 54m	1:17pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	3:08pm	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	8:31pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	8:23am	Staples Mill Road	4h 41m	1:04pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	4:52am	Staples Mill Road	4h 56m	9:48am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	8:23am	Staples Mill Road	6h 7m	2:30pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	4:52am	Staples Mill Road	4h 56m	9:48am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:27am	Staples Mill Road	5h	12:27pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	8:23am	Staples Mill Road	4h 41m	1:04pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	4:52am	Staples Mill Road	4h 56m	9:48am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	8:23am	Staples Mill Road	6h 7m	2:30pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	4:52am	Staples Mill Road	4h 56m	9:48am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:05am	Staples Mill Road	4h 42m	10:47am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	8:23am	Staples Mill Road	4h 41m	1:04pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	4:52am	Staples Mill Road	4h 56m	9:48am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	8:23am	Staples Mill Road	6h 7m	2:30pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	4:52am	Staples Mill Road	4h 56m	9:48am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on December 5
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	8:23am	Staples Mill Road	4h 41m	1:04pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	4:52am	Staples Mill Road	4h 56m	9:48am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	8:23am	Staples Mill Road	6h 7m	2:30pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	4:52am	Staples Mill Road	4h 56m	9:48am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:13pm	Staples Mill Road	4h 49m	8:02pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	10:19am	Staples Mill Road	4h 41m	3:00pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	4:52am	Staples Mill Road	4h 56m	9:48am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	4:52am	Staples Mill Road	4h 56m	9:48am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:25am	Staples Mill Road	4h 42m	11:07am	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the 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.

29bus per day

6h 25mAverage Duration

208 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $173	Average Duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$40 - $1,790	Average Duration5h 12m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5614 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 $40

Amtrak Richmond Philadelphia recent customer reviews

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

Tina W.

July 18, 2023

Train and bus companies in US: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 $40. The average price for this train route is around $64. 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 12m, covering a distance of 204 miles (329 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 32m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Richmond to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 18 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 4:52am. And the latest train departs at 5:35pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/27

$73

11/28

$105

Today

$105

11/30

$208

12/01

$105

12/02

$59

12/03

$37

12/04

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The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 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 $1,698 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 2025-12-03.