The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Paoli, PA
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
26 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Paoli, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Paoli, PA will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 3 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Paoli, PA on Tue, Jun 23, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 23 the direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .
On Tue, Jun 23 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.
1:14 AM0h26Philadelphia, PA1:40 AMPaoli, PA$131One-way0 transfers
2:06 AM0h25Philadelphia, PA2:31 AMPaoli, PA$131One-way0 transfers
12:14 AM0h26Philadelphia, PA12:40 AMPaoli, PA$141One-way0 transfers
2:06 AM0h25Philadelphia, PA2:31 AMPaoli, PA$131One-way0 transfers
1:14 AM0h26Philadelphia, PA1:40 AMPaoli, PA$131One-way0 transfers
12:14 AM0h26Philadelphia, PA12:40 AMPaoli, PA$141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Philadelphia, PA to Paoli, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Paoli, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $32.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Paoli, PA:
A train is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Paoli, PA costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Paoli, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 40m.
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Paoli, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Paoli, PA trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
661 Keystone Service | 8:35 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h24 | 8:59 AM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
663 Keystone Service | 10:50 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h24 | 11:14 AM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
615 Keystone Service | 1:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h25 | 2:20 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
665 Keystone Service | 2:45 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h25 | 3:10 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
667 Keystone Service | 4:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h25 | 5:20 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
669 Keystone Service | 6:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h26 | 7:21 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
![]() | 12:14 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0h26 | 12:40 AM Paoli, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:14 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0h26 | 1:40 AM Paoli, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
671 Keystone Service | 9:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h24 | 9:59 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
![]() | 2:06 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0h25 | 2:31 AM Paoli, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Paoli, PA
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Paoli, PA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 22:34. The fastest train covers the 17 miles (28 km) distance in 22m.
Distance 17 miles (28 km) |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 4:40 AM |
Last train 10:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, SEPTA from Philadelphia, PA to Paoli, PA trainsAmtrak, SEPTA trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Paoli, PA from $13 (€11). 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 Philadelphia, PA to Paoli, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Paoli, 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 Paoli, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Paoli, PA
- 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
- 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
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