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Philadelphia Museum Of Art
One of the largest art museums in the US, known for major collections, landmark architecture, and the famous Rocky Steps.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 7 trains that leave Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA on Thu, Jun 04, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 114 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $34, and a bus costs an average of $29.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA:
A train is $0.32 (€0.26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (1h 25m by train vs 1h 40m by car). Tickets start at around $36 (€29) compared to roughly $31 (€25) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
640 Keystone Service | 5:23 AM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1h22 | 6:45 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
642 Keystone Service | 6:09 AM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1h31 | 7:40 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 Keystone Service | 7:03 AM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1h30 | 8:33 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
646 Keystone Service | 9:23 AM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1h18 | 10:41 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
650 Keystone Service | 12:34 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1h23 | 1:57 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
652 Keystone Service | 3:33 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1h25 | 4:58 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
654 Keystone Service | 4:53 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1h33 | 6:26 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
656 Keystone Service | 6:03 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1h25 | 7:28 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
626 Keystone Service | 8:22 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1h18 | 9:40 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
622 Keystone Service | 9:37 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1h18 | 10:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:28, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 70 miles (114 km) distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 70 miles (114 km) |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 12:28 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
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One of the largest art museums in the US, known for major collections, landmark architecture, and the famous Rocky Steps.
Renowned collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early modern art displayed in an intimate, highly regarded setting.
Major science museum with interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and family-friendly displays near the Parkway museums district.
Grand boulevard lined with major museums, flags, fountains, and cultural institutions, ideal for a classic city walk.
Elegant central park and surrounding neighborhood known for people-watching, historic character, and refined city atmosphere.
Historic district with cobblestone streets, heritage sites, galleries, and a strong concentration of colonial-era attractions.
A Philadelphia classic of thin-sliced beef and melted cheese in a long roll, often ordered with fried onions. It is the city’s most iconic sandwich.
A traditional South Philadelphia sandwich with slow-roasted pork, sharp provolone, and broccoli rabe. Many locals consider it as essential as the cheesesteak.
Philadelphia-style soft pretzels are chewier and denser than many others, commonly eaten as a street snack with mustard.
A historic public market with many established Philadelphia food vendors, ideal for trying local specialties in a lively casual setting.
A well-known French brasserie on Rittenhouse Square with polished service, classic dishes, and a stylish atmosphere popular for breakfast through dinner.
A long-running seafood restaurant and oyster bar known for fresh shellfish, lobster rolls, and a classic city dining atmosphere.
Moderate for a major U.S. city. Casual meals are reasonable, but hotels and fine dining near Center City cost more.
Restaurants: 18-20% standard, 20%+ for great service. Bars: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis: 10-15%. Hotel staff: USD 2-5. Tip on pre-tax total; service charges are uncommon.
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