4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Trains per day
1
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD 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 College Park, MD will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 1 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for College Park, MD on Tue, Jun 23, 1 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 187 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
On Tue, Jun 23 the slowest trains will take 2 h 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.
1:23 AM2h00Philadelphia, PA3:23 AMCollege Park, MD$121One-way0 transfers
- 1:23 AM2h00Philadelphia, PA3:23 AMCollege Park, MD$121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $107.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $375 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD costing on average $32 (€27).
A train is $349 (€286) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD costing on average $375 (€307).
Other travel options to College Park, MD take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
Flight takes on average 5h 10m.
The journey is about 28m faster (1h 50m by train vs 2h 18m by car) and roughly $7 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($26 (€21) vs $33 (€27)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Amtrak.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:20 AM Philadelphia, PA | 1h51 | 10:11 AM College Park, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:20 AM Philadelphia, PA | 1h49 | 11:09 AM College Park, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
| 1:23 AM Philadelphia, PA | 2h00 | 3:23 AM College Park, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD by train, bus, or flight
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 22
Jun 23
Jun 24
Jun 25
Jun 26
Jun 27
Jun 28
Why should you book Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Amtrak?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Amtrak, but also compare tickets for the likes of Amtrak to find the best option for your trip from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Amtrak with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD
USAUSA
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD run on average 44 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 42 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 116 miles (187 km) distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 116 miles (187 km) |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 44 |
Direct trains 42 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and College Park, MD from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak
FAQs: Trains from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD 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 College Park, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD
Most Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD trains use the 30th Street Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Philadelphia, PA and College Park, MD train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Philadelphia, PA station do trains to College Park, MD leave from?
Getting to 30th Street Station from Philadelphia city centre
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
30th Street Station train station facilities and services
30th Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
Most popular train connections from Philadelphia, PA
More options for your journey from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from College Park, MD and Philadelphia, PA
Most popular train connections to College Park, MD
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
