The cheapest and fastest trains from Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$128
Average price
$218
Fastest journey
5 h 31 m
Average duration
5 h 59 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
359 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA 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 Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA will cost around $218 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $128.
Of the 7 trains that leave Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA on Thu, May 07, 5 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 359 km distance in an average of 5 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 31 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 6 h 22 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.
94 Northeast Regional10:25 AM5h31Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA3:56 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1281One-way0 transfers
138 Northeast Regional2:25 PM6h06Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA8:31 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1511One-way0 transfers
40 Floridian · 196 Northeast Regional12:04 PM7h56Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA8:00 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1891One-way1 transfer
98 Silver Meteor2:53 AM6h22Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA9:15 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2031One-way0 transfers
80 Carolinian1:11 PM5h49Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA7:00 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2401One-way0 transfers
94 Northeast Regional10:25 AM5h31Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA3:56 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1281One-way0 transfers
80 Carolinian1:11 PM5h49Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA7:00 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2401One-way0 transfers
138 Northeast Regional2:25 PM6h06Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA8:31 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1511One-way0 transfers
90 Palmetto3:44 PM6h07Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA9:51 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2811One-way0 transfers
98 Silver Meteor2:53 AM6h22Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA9:15 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2031One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $276.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$96 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $373 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $36 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA costing on average $96 (€77).
A bus is $312 (€249) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA costing on average $373 (€297).
Other travel options to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
Tickets start at around $96 (€77) compared to roughly $66 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-30.61 (€-24.41). The journey takes 5h 38m versus 5h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:44 PM Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA | 6h07 | 2:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
98 Silver Meteor | 2:53 AM Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA | 6h22 | 9:15 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 10:25 AM Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA | 5h31 | 3:56 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Floridian+ 2122 Acela | 12:04 PM Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA | 6h25 | 6:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
40 Floridian · 196 Northeast Regional | 12:04 PM Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA | 7h56 | 8:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
80 Carolinian | 1:11 PM Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA | 5h49 | 7:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 2:25 PM Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA | 6h06 | 8:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 3:44 PM Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA | 6h07 | 9:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€35) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:53, the last at 22:38. The fastest train covers the 223 miles (359 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 223 miles (359 km) |
Average train duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€35) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 5h 30m |
First train 7:53 AM |
Last train 10:38 PM |
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Train companies: Amtrak from Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA and 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA from $44 (€35). 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 Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA 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 Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on-site with designated spaces for Amtrak passengers.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free for passengers
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a single-level plan with a waiting area, ticket office, and platforms.
- Bus: Petersburg Area Transit (PAT) services available
- 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

