How much is the train ticket from Richmond to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Philadelphia start from R 506. The average price for this train route is around R 824. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Richmond to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Richmond to Philadelphia is 5h 23m, covering a distance of 329 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 4m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Richmond to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 14 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Richmond to Philadelphia departs at 03:52. And the latest train departs at 18:21.

Train Richmond to Philadelphia from R 470 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Richmond to Philadelphia on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	09:15	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	11:06	Staples Mill Road	4h 50m	15:56	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	05:54	Staples Mill Road	4h 53m	10:47	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:54	Staples Mill Road	4h 53m	10:47	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	11:06	Staples Mill Road	4h 50m	15:56	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Philadelphia on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:21	Staples Mill Road	4h 54m	23:15	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	15:13	Staples Mill Road	4h 49m	20:02	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	09:15	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	09:15	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:58	Staples Mill Road	5h 4m	11:02	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Philadelphia on 1 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	17:34	Staples Mill Road	4h 49m	22:23	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	15:13	Staples Mill Road	4h 49m	20:02	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	5h 16m	09:08	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	5h 44m	18:36	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	5h 16m	09:08	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Philadelphia on 2 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	17:35	Staples Mill Road	4h 50m	22:25	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	11:06	Staples Mill Road	4h 50m	15:56	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	09:15	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	6h 11m	19:03	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	09:15	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Philadelphia on 3 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	05:54	Staples Mill Road	4h 53m	10:47	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	11:06	Staples Mill Road	4h 50m	15:56	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	09:15	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	6h 11m	19:03	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	09:15	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Philadelphia on 4 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	05:54	Staples Mill Road	4h 53m	10:47	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	11:06	Staples Mill Road	4h 50m	15:56	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	09:15	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	6h 11m	19:03	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	09:15	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Philadelphia on 5 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:06	Staples Mill Road	4h 50m	15:56	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	09:15	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	6h 11m	19:03	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	09:15	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	6h 11m	19:03	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 598, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

6h 25mAverage duration

335 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 598 - R 2 154	Average duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 506 - R 9 378	Average duration5h 23m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5752 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 506

Amtrak Richmond Philadelphia recent customer reviews

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

Tina W.

18 July 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, 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 Richmond to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Philadelphia start from R 506. The average price for this train route is around R 824. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Richmond to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Richmond to Philadelphia is 5h 23m, covering a distance of 329 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 4m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Richmond to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 14 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Richmond to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Richmond to Philadelphia departs at 03:52. And the latest train departs at 18:21.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

27/01

R 955

28/01

R 599

Today

R 955

30/01

R 1 699

31/01

R 599

01/02

R 599

02/02

R 599

03/02

R 599

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 599

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 R 599 to R 5 807 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 R 599, which is on 2026-01-31.