Cheapest price
$66
Average price
$97
Fastest journey
4 h 41 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
333 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
Of the 5 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Richmond, VA on Tue, Jun 24, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 24 the direct trains cover the 333 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 41 m .
On Tue, Jun 24 the slowest trains will take 4 h 50 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 Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€78 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest |
5h 21m Average duration Fastest 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:39 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h50 | 1:29 PM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:39 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h21 | 2:00 PM Main Street Station, Richmond, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h41 | 4:11 PM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:36 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h52 | 5:28 PM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:44 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h55 | 6:39 PM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:44 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h08 | 7:52 PM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 2:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h42 | 7:52 PM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h51 | 8:52 PM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:03 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h51 | 10:54 PM Main Street Station, Richmond, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:03 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h18 | 10:21 PM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h51 | 12:20 AM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 8:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h11 | 1:21 AM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 8:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h42 | 1:52 AM Main Street Station, Richmond, VA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h24 | 1:39 AM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:33 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h19 | 1:52 AM Main Street Station, Richmond, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:33 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h48 | 1:21 AM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 206 miles (332 km) |
Average train duration 4h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 4h 28m |
First train 09:20 |
Last train 21:36 |
Travel to Richmond, VA from Philadelphia, PA from $39 (€31) with Omio’s train partners Amtrak! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.
Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.
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