- Must visit
The Franklin Institute
Major science museum with interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and the iconic giant heart. One of Philadelphia’s best-known family attractions.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$176
Fastest journey
1 h 1 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
142 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD 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 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA will cost around $176 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 35 trains that leave Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA on Fri, Jun 19, 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 142 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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.
198 Northeast Regional
66 Northeast Regional
186 Northeast Regional
192 Northeast Regional
196 Northeast Regional
2150 Acela
2170 NextGen Acela
2122 Acela
2126 NextGen Acela
2124 NextGen AcelaOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA costing on average $31 (€26).
Other travel options to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 16m.
You'll arrive about 49m sooner (1h 6m by train vs 1h 55m by car). Tickets start at around $31 (€26) compared to roughly $27 (€23) 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, 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 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2124 NextGen Acela | 5:57 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h06 | 7:03 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2126 NextGen Acela | 6:45 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h06 | 7:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
196 Northeast Regional | 6:49 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h11 | 8:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 7:18 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h13 | 8:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
192 Northeast Regional | 7:54 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h14 | 9:08 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 8:40 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h11 | 9:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
186 Northeast Regional | 9:14 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h11 | 10:25 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
198 Northeast Regional | 9:59 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h12 | 11:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 10:51 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h15 | 12:06 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
2150 Acela | 5:34 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h01 | 6:35 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
170 Northeast Regional | 5:44 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h11 | 6:55 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2102 NextGen Acela | 6:21 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h14 | 7:35 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
130 Northeast Regional | 7:17 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h10 | 8:27 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 7:50 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h15 | 9:05 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2104 Acela | 8:02 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h07 | 9:09 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
112 Northeast Regional | 8:27 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h10 | 9:37 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
56 Vermonter | 8:48 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h10 | 9:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 9:33 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h14 | 10:47 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2162 Acela | 10:00 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h08 | 11:08 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
182 Northeast Regional | 10:15 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h16 | 11:31 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2108 NextGen Acela | 10:47 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h08 | 11:55 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 11:18 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h09 | 12:27 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
84 Northeast Regional | 11:50 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h14 | 1:04 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
134 Northeast Regional | 12:38 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h17 | 1:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2166 NextGen Acela | 1:21 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h09 | 2:30 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 2:07 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h13 | 3:20 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2110 NextGen Acela | 2:22 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h15 | 3:37 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 2:43 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h13 | 3:56 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2170 NextGen Acela | 3:24 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h05 | 4:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 3:38 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h14 | 4:52 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
176 Northeast Regional | 4:08 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h15 | 5:23 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2172 NextGen Acela | 4:27 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h11 | 5:38 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 4:37 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h11 | 5:48 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2122 Acela | 5:23 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h06 | 6:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 5:43 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1h10 | 6:53 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:00, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 88 miles (142 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 88 miles (142 km) |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 12:00 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Discover the best of 30th Street Station — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect 30th Street Station trip today.
Major science museum with interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and the iconic giant heart. One of Philadelphia’s best-known family attractions.
World-famous art museum known for its vast collections, landmark building, and the popular 'Rocky Steps' overlooking the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Renowned collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early Modern paintings displayed in an intimate, carefully arranged setting.
Philadelphia’s grand cultural boulevard lined with museums, flags, and major public spaces. A classic route for sightseeing and skyline views.
Popular riverside path for walking, running, and cycling with excellent skyline views and easy access from 30th Street Station.
Elegant central park and surrounding neighborhood known for people-watching, historic character, and one of the city’s most pleasant urban settings.
The city’s signature sandwich: thin-sliced beef on a long roll, typically with fried onions and melted cheese. It is Philadelphia’s most famous local comfort food.
A classic Philadelphia sandwich made with slow-roasted pork, sharp provolone, and broccoli rabe on an Italian roll. Many locals consider it the city’s best sandwich.
Philadelphia-style soft pretzels are dense, salty, and often sold as an everyday snack. They are a long-standing local street food tradition.
Historic public market with many long-running Philadelphia food vendors. Excellent for trying local specialties such as roast pork, cheesesteaks, pretzels, and Pennsylvania Dutch treats.
Celebrated modern Israeli restaurant known for refined small plates, house-baked laffa, and an acclaimed tasting experience. One of Philadelphia’s most established destination restaurants.
Famous market counter best known for its roast pork sandwich with broccoli rabe and sharp provolone. Casual, iconic, and closely tied to Philadelphia food culture.
Costs are moderate for a major U.S. city. Budget eats are easy to find, while hotels and fine dining can be pricey.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis 10-15%, hotel staff a few dollars, and round up for cafes if desired.
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