The cheapest and fastest trains from Paoli Station, Paoli, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
23 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paoli Station, Paoli, 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 Paoli Station, Paoli, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 14 trains that leave Paoli Station, Paoli, PA for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA on Thu, May 07, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 26 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.
640 Keystone Service6:19 AM0h27Paoli Station, Paoli, PA6:46 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$141One-way0 transfers
600 Keystone Service8:04 AM0h30Paoli Station, Paoli, PA8:34 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$141One-way0 transfers
652 Keystone Service4:29 PM0h30Paoli Station, Paoli, PA4:59 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$141One-way0 transfers
626 Keystone Service9:13 PM0h27Paoli Station, Paoli, PA9:40 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$141One-way0 transfers
658 Keystone Service7:55 PM0h26Paoli Station, Paoli, PA8:21 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$141One-way0 transfers
646 Keystone Service10:19 AM0h23Paoli Station, Paoli, PA10:42 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$141One-way0 transfers
648 Keystone Service11:16 AM0h25Paoli Station, Paoli, PA11:41 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$141One-way0 transfers
658 Keystone Service7:55 PM0h26Paoli Station, Paoli, PA8:21 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$141One-way0 transfers
622 Keystone Service10:29 PM0h26Paoli Station, Paoli, PA10:55 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$141One-way0 transfers
644 Keystone Service9:05 AM0h26Paoli Station, Paoli, PA9:31 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Paoli Station, Paoli, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paoli Station, Paoli, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paoli Station, Paoli, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paoli Station, Paoli, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA costing on average $28 (€22).
Other travel options to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (27m by train vs 42m by car). Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $5 (€4) 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.
Live departures
Paoli Station, Paoli, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Paoli Station, Paoli, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
656 Keystone Service | 7:00 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h28 | 7:28 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
658 Keystone Service | 7:55 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h26 | 8:21 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
626 Keystone Service | 9:13 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h27 | 9:40 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
622 Keystone Service | 10:29 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h26 | 10:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
640 Keystone Service | 6:19 AM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h27 | 6:46 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
642 Keystone Service | 7:13 AM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h28 | 7:41 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 Keystone Service | 8:04 AM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h30 | 8:34 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
644 Keystone Service | 9:05 AM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h26 | 9:31 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
646 Keystone Service | 10:19 AM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h23 | 10:42 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
648 Keystone Service | 11:16 AM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h25 | 11:41 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
650 Keystone Service | 1:27 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h31 | 1:58 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian | 2:29 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h31 | 3:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
652 Keystone Service | 4:29 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h30 | 4:59 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
654 Keystone Service | 5:52 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h35 | 6:27 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paoli Station, Paoli, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Paoli Station, Paoli, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA run on average 12 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:55, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 22m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 12:55 AM |
Last train 10:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Amtrak from Paoli Station, Paoli, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Paoli Station, Paoli, PA and 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Paoli Station, Paoli, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paoli Station, Paoli, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Paoli Station, Paoli, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station with several spots for daily and long-term parking.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Free for passengers
- The Airdrie at Paoli Station
- Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Great Valley/Malvern
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-Great Valley
- Located in the main hall
- The station has a main entrance with access to platforms for Amtrak and SEPTA services.
- SEPTA Regional Rail: Paoli/Thorndale Line
- Bus: SEPTA Bus Route 204
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
